Rating: 5/5
Black Science starts off a little weird. The reader follows Grant McKay running for his life with little information on why he is running. It turns out he is part of a research team that has found a way to travel to alternate dimensions in order to obtain vital resources that are limited in our universe. The device used to travel between dimensions activated unexpectedly and the team has to be within its range when it jumps again or be lost.
There is animosity among some of the team members, which creates tension and makes things more interesting. The personality of some of the characters is flat though. It's not that they lack personality, but they are predictable at times. They are still engaging though, which is a triumph for the creators.
I like the art. It is playful at times because the creators are able to explore worlds that are different from and reminiscent of Earth. I am often amazed at the strange creatures that other people can think up. The illustrations can be jumbled at times though. Overall, they hit the mark and pulled me in.
The story and art are similar to another Rick Remender work, Low. I highly recommend this book if you enjoyed his other work. Despite a confusing opening, this is a very well done book.
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