Deadly Class. Vol. 1: Reagan Youth

Creators Remender (Black Science), Craig (Batman), and Loughridge (Fear Agent) deliver an incredibly fun read about a secret school devoted to training only those with the potential to be world-class assassins. Set in 1987, the story features Marcus Lopez, a homeless teen who doesn't know what to do or who to turn to until he's offered a chance to attend Kings Dominion Atelier of the Deadly Arts. Once there and having difficulty mingling with the cliques, Marcus finds his true home in a group of others who are rejected and gathers these misfits. Misfit assassins-to-be. Remender's writing is exceptional, especially among the company of students. He even winks to the reader when one of the characters talks about John Hughes movies, as he seems to be influenced by these films. The illustration by Craig and Loughridge terrifically bounces between shades of blue and gray to orange and yellow. The art also effectively shows the fluid motion of the characters.