Storm #1

It is a difficult task reinventing the near unstoppable hero. Ayodele's writing challenges Storm on many fronts while planting the foundation for a greater future. Werneck and the art team mix in solid action moments with the strong presence that only a goddess can carry with the art. For anyone thinking they know Storm have never seen her challenged in this manner. It's a superb start to a new chapter in a legendary character's history. You won't want to miss this. Read Full Review

Storm #1 starts with a celebration of the character. It begins with Storm at her most powerful and most respected because that is how many readers view her. Read Full Review

OverallA solid first issue that seems to be setting up an interesting storyline that will challenge both the characters and readers. I love the fact that this is set in a world where the public has finally accepted Mutants and is no longer as fearful as they once more. Hence why Storm's decision is such a difficult one for her to make. I look forward to the next issue of this to see how the cards are dealt. Read Full Review

A fresh angle, with a new mission sets the Wind-rider on her brand new mission in the post Krakoan world. No X-Men. No Avengers. No Morlocks, or ORCHIS, just a women who was once thought of as a goddess ascending to a new life. Fresh dialogue, and lush, beautiful art, helps to propel Marvels most prominent woman of color in their stable to becoming their most prominent female period. If the rest of the issues for this storyline are as good as this one, Marvels going to have a stone groove hit on their hands. Read Full Review

Werneck delivers some beautifully detailed and visually stunning art throughout the issue. I love the visual style of this story and how it presents Storm throughout it. Read Full Review

Storm #1 is a big, bold comic that is the kind of story you'd expect from Ororo Munroe, and if the last page is any indication the best is yet to come. Read Full Review

Storm #1 does an excellent job at showcasing what makes Ororo Munroe one of Marvel's most compelling characters. The depth of character goes beyond her Omega-Level mutant powers. How she utilizes her leadership and compassion to inspire others provides a strong foundation for what is to be expected from this series. That foundation provides Storm with strong potential to be a top-tier solo series. Read Full Review

Storm #1 is a promising debut that showcases the character's potential for her own solo series. Ayodele's writing is strong and engaging, and Hudson's artwork is visually stunning. While the issue introduces a compelling conflict, the full scope of the series remains to be seen. Overall, Storm #1 is a promising start for a new era of Storm comics, offering a compelling and complex portrayal of the iconic X-Men character. Read Full Review

At a time when new superhero comics often struggle to justify their existence, Storm #1 creates the framework to position Storm as a leading superheroine she perhaps should have become a long time. Here's hoping they can build on this strong start. Read Full Review

The creative team of Storm is incredibly solid, with writer Ayodele who I believe to be the first person of African origin writing an ongoing series with the character having a reverence for the subject that is entirely expected. Storm is one of the coolest characters in Marvels roster, yet hasnt been given a spotlight like this as often as you might assume she has. Theres a lot to explore with her. But Ayodele is not alone; Lucas Wernecks art is fantastic, as it usually is. Each scene is stunningly gorgeous, lush, and full of detail. Storm #1 is worth the price of admission alone just on the visuals, but the entire package is exceedingly quality and worth checking out. Read Full Review

Storm #1 doesn't need to exist. Murewa Ayodele's voice for Ororo is somehow off-putting, the action is illogical, and Storm's bid for Congress gets off to a very bad start through her own actions. This isn't the worst From The Ashes debut, but it sure won't help you appreciate or like the titular character. Read Full Review

Labetedunoire

Oct 02, 2024

This was a debut worthy of a character like Storm! The art, script, action and execution were excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish.

NostalgiaKills

Oct 03, 2024

Ignore the review bombing. These people hate black excellence.

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JBL Reviews - Oct 3, 2024

I’d if ignore it if I saw it, but I see 9.0 and 8.1. Where’s the review bombing?

fthissite - Oct 4, 2024

One 4.5 equals bigotry I guess.

NostalgiaKills - Oct 4, 2024

Acting like y’all frequent one site. The disingenuousness

JBL Reviews - Oct 4, 2024

@NostalgiaKills I’m confused, this is the only compiled review site I know of, so it’s the only review site I go to. Your “review” and comments make huge assumptions.

fthissite - Oct 5, 2024

Some folks just see what they want to see.

NostalgiaKills - Oct 6, 2024

Y’all still going? 😂

fthissite - Oct 6, 2024

Just talking to JBL here. No biggie.

NostalgiaKills - Oct 7, 2024

Give that you’re the same person, maybe you should see someone about that. 😂

fthissite - Oct 7, 2024

you still going? the disingenuousness

JBL Reviews - Oct 9, 2024

Oh. Another assumption. Same person? What a weird thing to say.

derbycomics

Oct 03, 2024

Storm #1 excels in character-driven storytelling, delivering a debut issue that does justice to Ororo's rich history & elevates her to even new heights. Ayodele's writing is a love letter to the iconic X-Men, Avengers, and Wakandan queen, distilling the essence of her past titles into a narrative that's deeply human. Murewa Ayodele's script is a thoughtful exploration of that very aspect, peeling back the layers that reveal a vulnerable, empathetic person beneath w/o sacrificing her strengths. He acknowledges her impressive résumé, but never loses sight of her emotional core. This is the X-Men at their best – a celebration of mutant powers and human frailties, reminding us that even the strongest mutant is still a person. Ayodele's use of third-party narration sets the stage, while his use of dialogue gives Storm ample opportunities to showcase why she’s achieved her current status. As outstanding as Ayodele's writing is, Lucas Werneck's art is the true star of the issue. His designs bring Ororo to life in breathtaking fashion, radiating an otherworldly energy that's simply captivating. Every panel is a testament to Werneck's skill, as he effortlessly captures Storm's regal presence, her fierce determination, and her quiet vulnerability. As promised, the multiple outfit changes throughout the issue are a delightful bonus, each one a stunning showcase of her beauty & Werneck's attention to dramatic detail. Beyond her outfits, even subtle body movement conveyed Storm’s gravitas. Colors by Alex Guimares & Fer Sifuentes-Sijo add extra vibrancy to the artwork, imbuing pages w/ a celestial energy that's nothing short of mesmerizing. In short, Storm #1 is not only the best solo title launch of this new era but also a landmark issue that cements Storm's position as a singular superhero. Building on the foundations laid by Al Ewing's X-Men Red, Ayodele & the creative team gave us everything you could want in a debut issue, especially one for a goddess. more

J_whatever

Oct 11, 2024

This seems like the Storm book I've been wanting for a long time.

Screaming Enigma

Jan 10, 2025

Genuinely surprised I enjoyed this as much as I did. While I'm very familiar with Werneck's art and love it, I've never read anything from Ayodele prior to this, which is why I wasn't sure how this would play out. Luckily, this was great. With that said, I do have some gripes. For example, the last page really felt like it came out of nowhere. Furthermore, I do think certain moments would have used a little more time to breathe. That said, if we continue to get the type of stuff we got here with some improvements, this could end up being a really great series.

Veela

Oct 22, 2024

Storm rocks. I'm liking the attempts at solo books for X-characters. But many of the team books are week rn.

Kenjamin

Jan 06, 2025

Art: 3.5/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 7/10

fzanca

Oct 05, 2024

The reason the rating is this high is because of the art. It's a beautiful book. Too bad this isn't a Storm book. It's a writer who wants to tell a story and simply shoves the character into it. Storm is a team leader, not a Congresswoman, not a ruler of a habitat of animals hovering over a city like some kind of despot. As a Storm fan, I was looking forward to this book, but will be dropping it. My Comic Book Channel - https://youtu.be/3YhmGswxenw

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Labetedunoire - Nov 20, 2024

And leaves your comic book channel as if anyone cares lol. She isn't even running for congress so clearly your comprehension skills leave much to be desired.

KittyNone

Oct 07, 2024

I found this to be a terribly frustrating start. It's filled with wonderful moments (the "Until you see the one that finally succeeds" bit was perfect) and powerful ideas about trying to navigate when justice and truth are at odds with one another, but it skims past the details so quickly that it feels like large portions of the story are missing. (Did the young mutant at the core of the story ever even get a name?) And then we hit a cliffhanger that seems like the intrusion of not just a different story, but a completely different genre. Overall this is a promising start and I can see it becoming a great book when it finds its feet, but even so, this issue felt like a strong draft in need of editorial guidance.