Paper Girls Vol. 1 (#1-#5)

4/5

Honestly, I could not have picked a better time to start reading this series.

I've read snippets of Brian K. Vaughn's work and absolutely love his writing and ideas. Then I came across Paper Girls when it was on sale for a dollar, the synopsis describing four 12 year olds in late-80's Ohio who come across a supernatural mystery that threatens the town. Still having to wait until Halloween for the second season of Stranger Things and almost done rewatching Gravity Falls, this comic totally hit the sweet spot for me.

Collecting the first 5 issues of the series, this volumes contains the introductory story arc that had me completely hooked from beginning to end with an ending that left me wanting more. The dialogue flows and Cliff Chiang's art is distinct and mesmerizing, enhancing the writing with the page layouts and colors.

The only issue I can really point out here is that this first arc should have been one or two issues longer due to how quickly the plot develops. This, in turn, doesn't give us much time to get to know our four diverse characters. However, Brian K. Vaughn makes up for this with twists and turns that actually shock us and keep us very intrigued as to where the series is heading.

Whether you're new to comics or a long-time reader, Paper Girls should definitely be added to your reading list.

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