Supernatural kid duo Josie and Cole are on the run from a mysterious organization, hell-bent on recapturing them. But can they outrun them?

If you’re following my journey into the current Imposter Comics lineup, you’ll be happy to know this is my second foray into the mind of comics creator Jay Lewis. For this review, we’re tackling MindRunners: a psychological sci-fi thriller that follows the escape of two psychic children, Josie and Cole, as they flee from a dangerous corporation named PSION.

Once again, I am astounded by Lewis’ writing ability, jumping from one spectrum of horror to the other with MindRunners. And this is inherently a horrific concept: children with abilities being taken advantage of by a mega corporation to further their malicious interests. It was brilliant to see Lewis embrace the more sci-fi elements of the comics world, and I’m especially fond of seeing telepathy balloons again! I feel they’re such a rare delicacy nowadays, but very apt for the world Lewis has constructed. With the premise of these two children constantly on the run, there’s always an underlying feeling of anxiety permeating the atmosphere, which works well to the story’s advantage.

Added on is Brett Weldele—an Eisner-nominated comic book artist and New York Times bestselling author. His artwork here is phenomenal, and his style naturally propels the story to a new level of quality. Character expressions are on point, and the color palette speaks to the overall dreariness of our main characters’ situations. Another thing I was happy to have noticed was how the gutter space changed to look like almost tire marks when showcasing a scene from the past. I believe comics work best when experimenting with the visual aspects, and it’s something I personally always love seeing!

MindRunners #1 captivates your mind with its engaging story and riveting artwork, sure to carry you away for a thrilling adventure.

Creative Team: Jay Lewis (writer), Brett Weldele (artist)
Publisher: Imposter Comics
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