I wasn't looking to start a new comic series. Leave it to an ambiguous title and an awesome promotional poster (utilizing the image to the right) to pique my interest in IDW's recent offering, now two issues in, Mystery Society.The story follows Nick and Anastasia Mystery as they form the investigative group to which the series owes its title. Their purpose is, essentially, to uncover conspiracies (often involving the weird and unexplained) in the search for truth.
Penned by Steve Niles (who co-created the series with Ashley Wood), Mystery Society's dialogue practically sprints, leading the reader from page to page at a breathtaking pace. The characters are well-developed, funny, and - most importantly - absolutely believable.
Bringing Niles' brilliant dialogue to life is the fantastic art of Fiona Staples. Her unique style is immediately eye-catching and perfectly suited to Niles' sharp wit. She, along with Niles and Wood, have created a a sci-fi fantasy world at its finest that still manages to remain relatable thanks to a steady base of genuine human emotion and good old fashioned fun.
I can't wait to see what's in store for the Mystery Society in issues to come.
I had got to agree. I am really enjoying this series.
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