In modern-day New York City, Black fairy godfathers use their magic to help White schmucks achieve their full potential. If they do not follow the generations-old racist and sexist rules of using magic, they are punished by a white-hooded Overseer.

A very provocative set-up stumbles in the execution as I had difficulty following the story panel-by-panel and the protagonist is so obsessed with his father and spends so much time in internecine struggles that the plot gets bogged down in introspection and emotional noodling instead of movement toward rebellion against the status quo. But there are several intriguing characters and things started to come together toward the very end, so I'll probably pick up the next volume to see where this is going. ( )

I read the first issue, and it held my interest enough that I got the full volume. I dig the art style and the black male magicians. The artwork is gorgeous, stylistic, and colorful. I could do without the N-word, but I enjoy the dialogue. The narrative boxes are a teensy-bit small, so I wish those were bigger. I like the quintessential underdog story, and this is no different though it can be confusing, at times.

The rivalry/connection/brotherhood between Spencer and Aaron, Overseer, the doggone daddy, and the corruption and secrecy of the Aegis is anchoring me to this story. I want more of Monique too.

4.5

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