I realize this isn't a title aimed at a guy of my advanced years, but c'mon - is Her-oes the best title they could dream up for this comic about a group of super-powered teens in high school? Was "She-roes" already taken?Strange title aside, this is a comic that may throw longtime readers because it takes Marvel heroines and places them in a completely different continuity (not that there's anything wrong with that).
The focus in this issue is on Janet van Dyne (who's happily still alive in this version of the Marvel Universe). She's a student at Cresskill High School and facing the usual teen problems - fitting in, feeling like an outcast, trying to work up the nerve to ask a cute boy out - that sort of thing.
We meet her friends and enemies and the setup seems at least somewhat more realistic than, say, an issue of Betty & Veronica.
We have no clue about the origins of the powers demonstrated here - Janet, for example, hides her powers from her friends and family, and is surprised when additional abilities appear.
Perhaps it'll all be cleared up in future issues. Writer Grace Randolph has provided a reasonable foundation for future stories here, although until the final page, the issue is mostly low-key.
The art by Craig Rousseau (with colors by Veronica Gandini) is fun, with a light, graceful touch. The characters are expressive, likeable and easily identified - not always easy when there are no colorful costumes to set them apart.
This is obviously aimed at the "young girls" market, to which I can only say - good on 'em! It's long past time for the comics companies to reach out to different audiences and expand their line.
It may not be my cup of tea, but there should be plenty of young readers who would really enjoy this comic - if they can find it.
I just hope they aren't driven away by the silly title.
Grade: B
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