The death of a childhood friend sparks a series of events that lead Addison from teenage field hockey player to a murderer of criminals. There’s no lack of targets for her in a city built on corruption, but payback doesn’t come for free. Addison’s reality begins to blur in the pursuit of vengeance and justice is used as justification to become a monster.

You ever read something that leaves you with what feels like a punch to the gut? That’s the best way to describe Mia Goodwin‘s amazing debut issue Tomboy #1. Where to even begin?

The comic is basically a person turning into a vigilante after a tragic event. How that event is presented and plays out is absolutely heartbreaking. Goodwin really goes for it, playing all the right notes to really up the emotional impact.

That vigilante? A teenage girl. And no, this isn’t just Kick-Ass with a girl. This really has an emotional punch.

The first issue feels like a blur in many ways, and that’s a good thing as you feel the pressure build until it explodes at the end. To really say more would ruin the comic which is best read knowing as little as possible. Reading the first few pages will really set you up as to what to expect, which is an emotional rollercoaster.

What Goodwin does that’s really impressive is play with a lot of tropes in the first issue setting us up to think one thing, but then going in another direction. It’s absolutely fantastic in so many way.

This may be one of the best debuts of the year. An absolutely amazing first issue. Can’t wait to read more.

Story: Mia Goodwin Art: Mia Goodwin
Story: 9 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Action Lab Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review