We Can Never Go Home focuses on two kids in high school facing the usual pressures: peer pressure, sex, bullies, mean girls - but this is no after-school special.
Madison is a beautiful girl who's part of the elite group at school, until a mysterious event reveals her secret abilities. As her so-called friends turn against her, she finds the only one who understands her is a smart-aleck "geek" named Duncan.
The writing by Matthew Rosenberg and Patrick Kindlon is terrific - the characters are real, and their reactions are all too real.
I really like the artwork by Joshua Hood - I don't think I've ever seen his work before. The layouts are strong and original, and the character designs are fresh and believable. He's crafting a real world here, and the art meshes perfectly with the script.
This is a comic for older readers - it includes profanity and adult situations.
The first issue is a home run! I'm looking forward to seeing where the series goes from here!
Grade: A
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