Writer: Zeb Wells
Artist: Dylan Burnett
Rating: 6 of 8
Ant-Man #1
Good things can come in small packages. That's certainly the case with Ant-Man #1, the first Ant-Man comic in years. One of it's highlights is definitely it's humour. Whether it's an ant giving out to Scott, or a beekeeper telling him they should've called Bee-Man, the issue's filled with a very welcome humour that really helps it stand apart from other comics on the market.
Instead of hearing what insects said from Ant-Man, we get to see what they said from the insect's mouth. Instead of having them speak like people, they have a shorter, more straightforward speech pattern. I really loved Well's using a lesser known villain, one that I never expected to see, but makes perfect sense for Ant-Man to take on.
Here, Scott and his daughter Cassie have a more fractious relationship than I expected, though that could be because they're not used to fighting crime together, so it could take some time to adjust. The art isn't as defined as I'd like, though it really shines at times, like when Scott pops out to greet Cassie, or when he's shrinking.
I don't usually praise lettering, but Cory Petit did a great job, particularly when Cassie's shouting for her Dad, or when he leaves his 'house'. Overall, a pretty good 1st issue and one I'd happily recommend. It's not perfect, but I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected to. It'll be interesting to see where things go from here, particularly due to how it ends. Definitely worth a read.
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