One of our favorite debuts of the year, Montclare and Reeder’s “Rocket Girl” is best summed up as ‘pure comic joy.’ Starring a teen cop who goes back in time to save the future, the book is a mix of hilarity and just absolute wonder, perfectly encapsulating why everyone wants to be a hero. Montclare and Reeder have certianly succeeded on putting a terrific book on the stands, and the instant sell-out of the book on the eve of NYCC certainly shows you why it was the talk of the town at the convention.
“Rocket Girl” #2 goes on sale next week, and to whet your appetite we’ve got an exclusive preview for you here today. Take a look:
And the solicit is as follows:
Story By: Brandon Montclare
Art By: Amy Reeder
Cover By: Amy Reeder“BODIES IN MOTION TEND TO STAY IN MOTION…”
Teen future-cop DaYoung Johansson hits 1980s NYC like a meteor. People can’t get enough of the Rocket Girl: she’s fighting crime, saving citizens, and causing a sensation. But she’s also trying to right a wrong in a mystery so deep it could change the future forever. There’s a lot more going on here than anyone knows about — and it might be more than the 15-year-old super detective can handle.
“A time-travelling teen police force is the stuff my dreams are made of. It’s drawn elegantly and masterfully by Amy Reeder. It looks like she and Brandon Montclare came up with the perfect story to go wild on.” —FIONA STAPLES, artist of the Eisner Award-winning ongoing series SAGA
Rush out and grab that first issue if you haven’t already. You’re going to need it.
