Finally got to sit down and read Riri's book after spending a lot of time reading a bunch of comics featuring her or having her in it for a few pages. Verdict? She's pretty damn fun.

So this book does a goodjob of setting up who Riri is and why she's a hero. When she was younger doctors told her parents to make sure to keep an eye on her, remind her she's just a kid, and to basically enjoy life. Why? Because she's so smart she can go any direction. Similar to characters like Reed Richards or Tony, they sometimes come to a line they might tip into the gray area. Riri isn't far behind them.

So once we learn about Riri's past we get to see her on a mission. Well it'll make more sense if read Iron-man volume 1-3 of Tony's (bendis run) to get the enemy and why they chasing this young girl around. So then who teams up with Riri? Pepper Pots herself!

Good: The art is top notch, but should except that on this title. The fights are fun, the designs are great, and the atmosphere works. I really enjoyed Riri. Unlike Miles or Cho, both very smart, she aligns more with the characters I named above. Very logical, to the point that she lacks emotion at times. I also enjoyed her backstory despite it being a little cliche it still hit the emotions well. The pacing worked well, and the bouncing dialog worked when it doesn't always with Bendis.

Bad: I think the plot itself is a bit basic. Just one big chase and backstory thing. I wanted a little more and it wrapped up a little to nicely at times.

Overall very enjoyable first volume. I really enjoyed all the interactions with the characters, character development, fights, and cliffhanger ending. A 4 out of 5.