Copperhead Vol. 1

In the myriad world of comics and graphic novels, Copperhead Vol. 1 by Jay Faeber (writer) and Scott Godlewski (illustrator) had passed me by, until a friend lent it to me.  They suggested it had a sort of 'Firefly' feel to it (not copying though) and was a good read, they weren't wrong. Copperhead is a mining town on an alien planet, where Clara Bronson takes up her new position as Sheriff, along with her son Zeke; Bronson has a history that's not explained, although is alluded to. There's been a war at some point in the recent past between humans, their artificial soldiers and the aliens; the humans won and now they all exist together in a type of space western frontier land (the Firefly similarity). Copperhead itself is a hostile place, set in a hostile landscape populated by hostile aliens. Shortly after Bronson arrives there's a family murdered, the story revolves around solving that crime, settling in, and an exploration and initial insight into Copperheads characters.  

I really enjoyed Copperhead, it's a very easy read, a page turner with a lot of potential, and with a lot more hopefully to come. It travels a good pace, and the dialogue has the perfect mix or humour, intrigue and action; the art too compliments the story telling nicely. My only complaint, I found it was over too quickly.  My friend was right, there is a 'Firefly' feel to it, but it's not copying 'Firefly' in anyway, it's more as if it could be happening somewhere else in that universe or an alternative one just like it. A great read, and I'm looking forward to Vol.2.