REVIEW: ‘Betty and Veronica #1′ features more of Adam Hughes’ words
To sum it all up..
Adam Hughes is undeniably a great illustrator in the comic industry, especially when he draws covers and focuses more on women. However, I think he jumps the shark in becoming the overall visual narrator in the new BETTY AND VERONICA series, as seen in the premier issue – Betty and Veronica #1. Let’s put […]
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July 21, 2016 by Paul Ramos
FULL REVIEW
Adam Hughes is undeniably a great illustrator in the comic industry, especially when he draws covers and focuses more on women. However, I think he jumps the shark in becoming the overall visual narrator in the new BETTY AND VERONICA series, as seen in the premier issue – Betty and Veronica #1.
Let’s put this way. The plot presents the current animosity of former best friends Betty Copper and Veronica Lodge. The rest starts why such conflict emerged. Not only that, another fourth-wall breaker trope is utilized in the form of a famous canine while it/he narrates/explains/guides readers some of the basics among other things.
Artistically speaking, Adam is nothing short of average, simply showcasing great illustrations of female characters. Even his facial portrayal present his keen articulations of emotional projections.
Yet, that’s just about it. His sequential paneling is basically average at best, but his script is virtually littered every panel and page that sometimes, I needed to pace myself to comprehend why and how these former buddies become the worst of the worst.Sometimes, his fourth-wall breaking execution is a bit tad that messes the supposed flow of the story. Also, his way of “censoring” cuss words is just plain boring. Yes, there are Frank Miller, Jeff Smith, Mike Mignolia, Stan Sekai and Jack Kirby who could both write and draw, but they are the very few. But not Adam. He needs some hand in script breakdowns or polishing his dialogues. His work reminds me of Todd McFarlane’s solo Spider-Man run–artistically beautiful but his writing is wanting.
So, Betty and Veronica #1 is Adam Hughes’s foray as a solo creator. Artistically pleasing but his writing is anything but. If he does that in the nineties, his work would be highly exceptional. Yet, we are living in the era where good overall writing execution is given emphasis. I hope his succeeding chapters improve, so to speak.
