![]() Marcelo Costa’s art is a major part of why Radiant Black works. His heavy line work combined with a high-contrast coloring style make every panel jump off the page. Early on in the comic, the world is colored in shades of orange and black, setting up the book’s turn where Costa’s art truly shines: the superhero transformation. This seems to disturb Nathan more than the fact that he just gained gravity-manipulation powers that allowed him to throw a train off the tracks. Still, it sets up a very interesting dynamic for Nathan and Marshall’s relationship moving forward. All in all, the story does tread in recognizable territory but still provides a unique perspective and a setup for a compelling adventure. Marshall is immediately antagonistic, almost sinister when addressing the police. ![]() At first, annoyed by the sudden appearance of his childhood friend, Nathan is smirking at Marshall’s friendly verbal jabs by the issue’s end. More than that, Marshall is hinted at having his own problems. The friendship between Marshall and Nathan is developed quickly, but it feels natural. It’s a familiar tale, yet Higgins and Costa give it their own unique spin. They know that they are dancing with clichés, so they keep the pace quick and put the focus early in the story on intimate character interactions. But soon, they start to feel as if they were given their new powers for a reason: to make a difference. They can neither understand nor control these powers at first. ![]() A person happens to stumble upon a peculiar object or thing that imbues them with superhuman powers. But, as the issue’s ending reveals, he isn’t the only one on earth with these abilities. After all, what’s a hero without a villain? The Ole Origin Story: Familiar But Necessary In a genuinely human moment, Nathan freaks out instead of celebrating this new feeling. His initial reaction, understandably, is to vomit, to which Marshal quips, “Oh, you should not do that in a helmet.” i During a brief encounter with two police officers, Nathan discovers that his fancy new suit comes with some fancy new powers. “Radiant Black #1” Radiant Black. Image Comics.
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