Warning! Spoilers ahead for Indigo Children #1!Indigo Children #1 has just dropped from Image Comics, and it starts a mystery that science-fiction fans will want to check out. Indigo Children #1 is a promising opening chapter with beautiful art and a gripping set-up.

Indigo Children's story comes from Curt Pires and Rockwell White. Pires is a writer who has created several lauded creator-owned comics such as Youth, Wyrd, and Radiant Black meets Department of Truth" and centers around a journalist named Donovan Price trying to track down Alexei, a mysterious child who may be one of the most powerful individuals on the planet.

Indigo Children #1 Kickstarts an Intense Mystery

Indigo Children #1 begins with a strange tape that Donovan has acquired that shows Alexei being interviewed, along with Alexei's mother and tutor. The tape reveals that Alexei has several powers, with the boy giving unnerving answers to the origin of his abilities. But the tape is several years old, and Donovan is attempting to find out where Alexei is now. The journalist does some digging and manages to Alexei's old teacher. Unfortunately, Price's digging catches the attention of someone unhappy with Donovan's investigation. He narrowly survives an assassination attempt and finds a who can lead him directly to Alexei. The boy has been hidden away in a small Russian town that serves as a prison for the government to disappear specific individuals. Alexei is waiting for Donovan, but the journalist has to sneak through the eerie town to find him.

There's a lot packed into the first issue of Indigo Children, but it's not overwhelming. The mystery is presented in a slow but satisfying way, showing off Alexei's power and what he's capable of, leading readers to wonder where he went and who could be controlling him. The mystery is also very gripping and aided by dialogue that is engaging and, at times, humorous. But the book's biggest strength has got to be Diotto's line work and Cunniffe's colors. Anyone wondering why this book is called Indigo Children will know precisely why in scenes where Alexei gets to demonstrate his abilities. This book isn't just a satisfying read; it's a visual treat.

Indigo Children #1 is a Stunning Work of Art

When it comes to mysteries, some books play them too carefully and don't provide enough information to hook their readers. But Indigo Children #1 offers just enough to tell readers everything they need to know and make them hungry for more. But it also excels at dazzling the audience in moments that showcase the true wonderment of Alexei and his powers. Indigo Children #1 is a captivating story with art that gives life to the strange world its creative team has built. Image Comics' Indigo Children #1 is on sale now.