Top 10 Season Two #4

As a fan of the TV show Hill Street Blues, I have to say that the comic book Top 10 captures the feel of that show perfectly.

Set in a reality where superpowers are common, it focuses on several police officers. Some are good guys, some are not-so-good, some are messed up, some are screwed over by the system - it's a terrific variety and it lends itself to a number of interesting stories.

And here you get that in spades. There's the cop trying to recover from suspension while keeping her family together. There's the cop trying to look out for his partner, who seems to be melting down. There's the cop trying to maintain order while his boss destroys morale. There's the rookie who's trying to handle the pressure. And on and on...

It's the real strength of a team book, that you can meet so many different interesting characters, and then see what happens when they're faced with the unexpected.

And do they ever have to deal with unexpected events - you never know what these officers are going to face or how they'll react. Which just makes the book that much more compelling.

As far as I know, this is the only continuing title from the America's Best Comics line (which is a shame) - but thank goodness it continues under the skilled hands of writer Zander Cannon and artist Gene Ha.

They're doing excellent work, and maintaining the high standards set by original writer Alan Moore - and that's saying something!

Grade: A-