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Bobbi Morse always wanted to be a superhero. In fact, she went to some entertaining lengths to realize this dream. But when traditional methods, i.e. how real superheroes came to be, fail she took a different route. She became very tough and very smart.

Bobbi’s current mission is a little more complicated than simple good vs. evil. A preteen girl has developed powers and has put several people in danger. While the authorities don’t know how to deal with the situation, Bobbi tackles the problem head on with her wit, her impressive physical abilities, and her knowledge as a former preteen girl.

From S&M club to preteen angst in two issues! Mockingbird is not short on colorful commentaries with surprising stories. The series, written by mystery author Chelsea Cain, definitely has some bite to it. This issue gets into Mockingbird’s frustration that the world still considers female superheroes as second class citizens. She makes some very funny, sarcastic remarks about the subject in a cleverly written story.

Kate Niemczyk provided some very nice art with great focus on what's funny and the panels that are a bit frightening. In an issue that explores the science behind rainbows, Rachelle Rosenberg’s colors are very nice, yet not so bright that you lose the seriousness behind the jokes.

-Amanda Sheriff