[.uk] PSY-COMM Volume 1 (v. 1) (ISBN 1598162691)

The start of something good.:
Psy-Comm is a fun romp through a sci-fi future in which war is a form of entertainment controlled by the media. It's running-man meets Mutant X. Its got a little bit of everything: action, politics, super-powers, romance... This first book (in what I hope ends up as a long on-going series) sets up the world and story very quick and very efficiently. I think it uses a lot of familiar themes from old cartoons/comics to its advantage, yet does not feel like more of the same. The writing does not over/underexplain and the art is very detailed. You can tell alot of thought and effort went into both. All around this is a quality book and if you are interested in US-bred manga then it is not one to pass up. Can't wait til the next one comes out.

Go Psy-Comm!:
I'm terribly excited about this book and where it's going! The art was absolutely beautiful and polished (in just about every way conceivable), and the story was captivating. And as far as a book made by Americans under the name of "manga", this is definitely one of the best I've seen so far. It's clearly not imitating and it has a lot to offer! Most importantly, it's not the type of sci-fi that only sci-fi fans will be able to enjoy. It has some real human elements that I think will help it to cross all types of genres. Take me--I read almost nothing but shoujo (Japanese comics geared toward girls that are more drama based), and yet I can't wait to read their next book. Go Psy-Comm!

O.K...just O.K.:
The first book in the series asked a lot of provoking questions about a country infatuated with war and reality television; these questions fall flat in the second installment. While the series certainly keeps its action, it just isn't as though-provoking or even interesting. It is like a generic popcorn movie flick. The ending sets up for a promising third installment that may be good enough to forgive this in between work, but I'm not holding my breath.

Great Sequel!!!:
I really enjoyed the first one, but Volume 2 is much more action packed. Also it feels like more happens in this volume and I know and care about the characters much more. The art is a bit different from the first but equally excellent. There are some great action sequences in there that I could see in a movie for sure. And I definitely want to know how this can possibly work out for Mark and Snow.

A good read:
I liked book two better than book one. Since there are no new characters to introduce with new backstory, this flows a lot better, with a tighter story. Artwork is great. Plenty of action.