In the beginning of this comic, an ordinary man who works in a menial job suddenly discovers he has the ability to fly. At first, it was the just ability to float upwards towards the sky gently until Paul took control and started really flying. This is the first part of a three part mini-series that explores the "Bizarre New World" that has just opened up for Paul who struggles to come to terms with his new identity.
The book isn't about becoming a new superhero at all if that's what you're thinking. No, it's simply about a man who tests the limitations of his incredible gift. It's exactly what I would do if I was in the same position. The comic takes you on a journey through the man's mind as he learns what it feels like to be able to fly, so you really can experience the world through his eyes in an imaginative yet realistic way. The story takes a fluid turn, with Paul's young son helping him out whilst knowing nothing of his father's special talent. Paul also has no idea when or why he gained the ability to fly. All that matters is testing his limits and what he should do. He also does a lot of thinking about where to test out his new power without being seen and safely as well.
Instead of questioning how it's possible to do something as extraordinary as unchain themselves from Earth's gravity and soar above tall buildings, Paul investigates how far above the Earth he can go. The story gave me a chance to experience Paul's world as he struggled to understand what was happening to him. So many superhero comics rush into the action sequences as soon as possible without showing how the superpowered characters explore the limits and possibilities of their powers. I enjoyed the scenes with Paul and his son, it was well written and the easy rapport between the two characters feels real. The story ends with a great cliffhanger, where you just have to know what happens next. I won't give away what's happened, but let's just say Paul's come across a major problem with flying and he doesn't know how to handle it yet.
I enjoyed the art, especially as it is usually very hard to show in comics what's happening as well as show how the character feels but the artist pulled it off really well. I loved this particular scene where Paul is looking up at the sky, you can just tell that he's itching to take off and explore the sky using his own body like a bird. Since there isn't much dialogue on the action pages, the art just beckons you to take a closer look at the story through the visuals. The pretty blue sky never looked quite so stunning, and the place Paul visits to practise his flying is also quite beautiful, I almost felt as if I was really there instead of just reading about it.
I'm very impressed with what I see, especially as the writer let the story flow naturally. I'm curious to see where the writer is going to take the story next, and what's in store for Paul now. If you're looking for a light-hearted and fun story with superb art, this is a great read.
