I desperately wanted to like this book, but it just didn't work for me. I'm a big fan of DeConnick's brilliant Captain Marvel, but Pretty Deadly is a very different animal. DeConnick laid the groundwork for an interesting story in the first couple issues, but the story moved very slowly-- as in, there were pages and pages where literally nothing happened. A slow burn can be very effective in certain situations, but this particular story hadn't earned it yet, and the payoff just wasn't there. Rios' art is equal parts beautiful and grotesque, and although it's not a style that I particularly enjoy, it was a perfect fit for this sorta-creepy story. I get the feeling that this is very much a love it or hate it kind of book, and I would never want to discourage anyone from checking it out just because it didn't work for me. As long as you understand that this is NOT Captain Marvel and adjust your expectations accordingly, it might be your new favorite book... or not. Your mileage may vary.