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Emily Kim and Takeshi Miyazawa’s Silk #1 introduces a thrilling new threat to the perpetually charming Cindy Moon and the people of New York.
After being bitten by the same spider that gave Peter Parker his powers, Cindy Moon became Silk, one of Marvel’s most endearing spider-heroes. In 2021, she went toe-to-toe with Silvermane and the cat demon Kasha in the adventure of a lifetime. Cindy makes a triumphant return in Silk #1, a thrilling first issue written by Emily Kim in her comic book debut with art by Takeshi Miyazawa, who drew 2021’s Silk and The Princess Who Saved Herself.
Silk #1 picks up sometime after the conclusion of Maurene Goo and Takeshi Miyazawa’s 2021 Silk series. Since her battle with Kasha, Cindy found some peace. Eventually, she grows restless without having a high-stakes problem to solve. However, a new problem arises in the form of a haunted Korean temple on exhibit at the museum of history. When a foolhardy social media influencer sneaks into the museum, he encounters something far more dangerous than he bargained for, and it’s up to Silk to save the day.
Emily Kim does a wonderful job contrasting Cindy’s life as an everyday citizen with her career as a costumed crimefighter. When Cindy is out of costume, the reader sees her quietly venting to her therapist. But when she becomes Silk, the audience sees Cindy through the excited eyes of Lucas, the social media influencer whose video of her fighting burglars goes viral. Kim compares the excitement that Silk inspires in others with the boredom she feels as Cindy to present a well-rounded portrait of the character that makes her instantly relatable. While the exact nature of the haunted temple remains mysterious, Kim ends this first issue with some unsettling revelations that will leave the reader anxious for the next issue.
Miyazawa and colorist Ian Herring made every page of 2021’s Silk series a joy to read, and they seem determined to make this new series just as stylish and exciting. Miyazawa’s action is well choreographed and easy to follow. He still captures the chaos of fighting on crowded city streets. Miyazawa’s depictions of quiet, introspective moments are just as well-crafted, but his best work in Silk #1 can be found in the scenes of the haunted temple. The temple itself is beautiful and reflects a genuine appreciation for the architecture. When menacing threats finally emerge, Miyazawa presents a truly frightening series of images that complement Kim’s writing wonderfully.
Silk #1 is an excellent debut issue that functions as a great introduction to the world of Cindy Moon and a thoughtful continuation of last year’s series. Kim’s writing is a pitch-perfect blend of superhero action, slice-of-life introspection, and horror that makes for a truly fun reading experience. Miyazawa and Herring’s art is as good as ever. The entire creative team seems invested in pushing Cindy Moon’s character to great new heights.
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