Pilot Season: Genius #1

by Adam Freeman, Marc Bernardin, Afua Richardson (Illustrator)

Alexander, Hannibal, Napoleon, Patton. What if the greatest military mind of OUR generation was born in strife, surrounded by violence and combat since birth? When the gauntlet is dropped, the question isn't 'How did 17-year-old Destiny Ajaye unite the gangs of South Central into a killer army and declare war on the LAPD?' No, the question is, 'Can anyone stop her?' NOTE: Recommended for mature readers. From the minds of writers Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman (The Highwaymen, Monster Attack Network) and innovative illustrator Lakota Sioux (HALF DEAD), GENIUS is a book that will have readers talking for months to come.

Genres: Comics

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 18, 2008

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Reviews

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a rather interesting idea. However, I have to wonder if it is really going to look at the societal conditions that lead to Destiny's descision. I love the fact that it is Destiny. Not sure how I feel about it, but it does tie to some of the issues raised in work like Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in AmericaGhettoside: A True Story of Murder in America.

[Michael R · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good thug story for blacks on police violence for a equalizer.

I liked how the characters organized to fight the police power . a little aggressive violent but not to bad I think that there should have been more humour. I think that would have made the book brighter.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art is good, but I'm not surprised this comic didn't go anywhere. I can't imagine a plot where gangs joining together can succeed against the military that would be called in to quash this rebellion, as much as a rebellion is needed to stop corrupt cops.