Let's try this again:
My thoughts on the artwork is that Dodson is great. The characters look distinct and more importantly the focus character of Superboy-Prime, I mean, Franklin Richards doesn't look like a cheap Sam Alexander knockoff like he does in the main book. The use of shadows and silhouettes are great for dramatic effect.
It's interesting to see the characterization of Franklin and how he feels pressured to live up to his family legacy. I'm happy his Power Pack days of dreaming the future are present, but it does remind me of a time where he would need to be creative with his lack of powers in order to be an effective hero. It makes me miss the days he didn't act like a mad god.
But his angst over his powers, dear Lord, I hope the Zydarsky Character Development (TM) kicks in soon because I overall hated how Slott characterizes him as a generic emo teenager. I teach for a living. I know what delusional looks like. I will give Zydarsky credit because he did what I wanted him to do and treat Franklin's power loss, or at least relate it, to a sports injury. I just wish the main book.
You know, Charles and Erik, maybe voicing your concern for mutant powers early in the convo would prevent a fight from breaking out.
Valeria is no longer useless.
You know the book is good when 99% of my criticism is applied to the main book. Go buy this.