I read a lot of comics from DC, Marvel, Image, and other places, but it’s not often that I find a comic that feels good for a kid to read either due to how complicated the story is, too much text, or mature themes. Probably one of the comic’s bigger strengths, at least in this first issue, is how accessible it is for all ages. The dialogue is fun to read and the humor shown is amusing. The pacing is just right, with a good balance of action, setup, and exposition. Maybe the exceptions to that are her brother (who only appeared in one page so it’s understandable) and Black Cat (which is a whole other discussion entirely), but it’s not too bad. Besides Silk, all of the characters introduced or shown so far are interesting and display some depth through their actions and words. Robbie Thompson’s writing on the book is very good. The whole issue is setup, but it’s executed very well and provides you an entertaining lead, giving you everything you need to know to jump on in. So be sure to read the whole issue before judging it. There’s the also the deal with her being bad now, but for those who are concerned, there are some extra layers to this situation (which I liked personally). It does an excellent job introducing her character and personality in the way she interacts with others to the types of things she has scattered around her apartment, making her likeable and charming.

With that in mind, Silk #1 is a strong first issue for new readers just jumping aboard now. I approached this comic from a new reader perspective, since I’m not terribly familiar with her. Things seem to be looking up for her… also, she’s gone bad. Silk’s got a promotion at Fact Channel and is making more money, she got her brother into a hospital to help treat him, and she’s been taking down the Goblin Nation one small group at a time. Listen to the latest episode of our weekly comics podcast! The Lowdown

Silk (2015) #2 by Robbie Thompson