By: N. Alessandro K.
Illustrated by: M.K. Perker
Publisher: The Lab Press
Publication Date: August 12, 2025
ISBN: 978-1964226071
Reviewed by: Diana Coyle
Review Date: June 16, 2026
A global phenomenon is happening in which ordinary people are being granted scientific powers in Super Science Vol. 1 by N. Alessandro K.
For five consecutive days, the sky over twelve spots of the globe turned amethyst purple. In those locations, varying people such as engineers, scientists and even high school teachers began creating scientific breakthroughs never seen before. Ordinary creations were becoming extraordinary, but unfortunately not all were used in a positive manner. In Los Angeles, three years later, Sergeant Esmerelda Villanueva and Officer Jack Mantle are trying to keep the population under control, which is a feat in itself. But then an expected turn of events presents itself. What happens to Esmerelda and Jack? How do they both handle the outcome of it?
This fully detailed graphic novel had a full cast of characters that readers get to know as they turn the pages. Each one was unique and well-developed and the readers can easily believe these characters are real people. Two main characters, Sergeant Esmerelda Villanueva and Officer Jack Mantle work as Los Angeles police officers. These characters help carry this far-fetched storyline right until the very end of this novel. Readers will develop a rapport with both of these characters and they will find themselves believing that both Esmerelda and Jack are real people who are just doing their difficult job in Los Angeles.
The storyline was extremely unique and that aids in pulling the readers in immediately, as they try to figure out what will happen next. As you turn the pages, the storyline becomes more and more intriguing as readers become more engrossed and need to learn what happens to Esmerelda and Jack.
This graphic novel was rich in details and very colorful to the reader’s eye. There’s so much happening on every page that you want to make sure you take in every panel of the story as not to miss anything. The illustrations were superbly done by M.K. Perker and perfectly complemented the storyline in each picture. The colors were varying from panel to panel, and were well chosen depending on how detailed each scene needed to be.
N. Alessandro K. (Nicholas Kalikow) is a feature film writer, director, and producer as well as a freelance photographer.
Quill says: Super Science Vol. 1 by N. Alessandro K. is an engrossing graphic novel that will keep readers engaged until the very last page, complete with a never-before-heard-of storyline, well-developed, relatable characters, and superb, colorful illustrations that perfectly complement the story.
For more information about Super Science Vol. 1, please visit the publisher's website at: thelabpress.com/pages/super-science
