BURNING MIND COMIC BOOK REVIEW: ELSEWHERE #1 & 2

ELSEWHERE
#1 & 2

Creators Jay Faerber & Sumeyye Kesgin

Writer Jay Faerber

Artist Sumeyye Kesgin

Colorist Ron Riley

Publisher IMAGE COMICS

Did you know that Amelia Earhart (link) disappeared into another dimension, meet DB Cooper (link) there and become embroiled in a rebellion against an oppressor named Lord Kragen? No?

Why Not!!

Obviously you aren’t reading Elsewhere by Jay Faerber & Sumeyye Kesgin coming forth from Image Comics.

I picked up Elsewhere on the strength of Faerber’s CooperHead (which I love) and so far, so good through two issues.

Elsewhere is an fantasy action/adventure title that tells us Amelia’s adventures in this new world, as she searches for her co-pilot Fred and wants to go home. She’s befriended by two aliens, Cort and Tavel, gets thrown into a dungeon, meets DB Copper who finds himself here after his own airplane jump, and is basically in a lot of trouble.

There are two interesting tidbits in these two issues that aren’t really touched on yet – but feel important.

One: This world’s language is identical to English.

Two: Lord Kragen wants her dead because her arrival was foretold. (See, that seems important.)

The first issue was very fast paced, more action packed and introduced us to Amelia and her two new allies. The second issue has less action, a slower pace but expands the world, and gives us more of a view of what is going on – introducing new characters.

The ultimate strength of Elsewhere is Faerber’s writing. The ultimate strength of the writing is in the characterization. Amelia, Cort and Tavel are full fledge characters with their own personalities, they – so far – are the driving points of the story.

Sumeyye Kesgin’s art is solid, but not spectacular. It complements Faerber’s story very well and never threatens to overwhelm the narrative. The real strength of Kesgin’s art is the layout and flow to the story.

Overall Elsewhere is an expertly crafted title, filled with adventure that promised to only get ramped up in future issues.

It’s time to disappear into Elsewhere.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
Fun and entertaining.

RATING: 7.5 – Recommended Reading.