Stop me if you've heard this one: an orphan wonders about her unknown history - and when she notices something extraordinary, it may be linked to the society of super-heroes.
That's the basic premise of the new series Naomi, but there's a lot more going on here.
For one thing, the cast feels and talks and looks like real teenagers. You'd expect that from writer Brian Michael Bendis, working here with David F. Walker.
The artwork by Jamal Campbell is very fresh and manages to create a small army of unique and interesting characters.
The story starts with a literal bang, as Superman and Mongul crash into the small town of Port Oswego on the Pacific Coast - and just as quickly crash back out again. It's an earth-shaking event for Naomi and her friends - but there a surprising twist that only Naomi seems to notice.
It leads her to an investigation that reveals a mystery at the heart of the DC Universe - and we don't know what will happen next (which is a good thing, of course).
Aside from the action sequence at the top, this is a low-key series - and a refreshing change of pace. Recommended!
Grade: A-
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