'Black Science, Vol. 1: How to Fall Forever' is a great read. Showing how pride and greed can lead to all kinds of problems. I really loved the book and can't imagine where it will go next, but the possibilities are worth thinking about.
Grant McKay has created a device called a Pillar. With the device, he can travel between dimensions. The only problem is, it gets triggered before it is ready, sending Grant, his kids, a group of scientists and a greedy company man careening off to who knows where. The book starts off in the middle of a chase and then catches the reader up. There are numerous flashbacks throughout the book to fill in gaps. Compounding things, the Pillar has decided not to work correctly, or perhaps was sabotaged, so when it activates, the team is not sure where they will end up. Things go from bad to worse like a slow motion car wreck. Alternate versions of people try to intervene to stop things and save the kids. You know it will end badly, but you can't stop reading.
The writing by Rick Remender is solid. The arrogance and danger had me wanting to yell at the character's stupidity in their choices. Art by Matteo Scalera is simply stunning. Gorgeous panels filled with strange alternate times. It all feels like the plot of a 1960s science fiction show like Lost in Space with a decidedly modern take. This is really good and I can't wait to see where it goes next.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this great SF graphic novel.
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