Dr. Fate #1 is a superhero comic unlike the majority of superhero comics you’ll read this week. This comic is the poster child of everything right that DC were trying to do with their soft relaunch. It brings a little much-needed diversity to the world of capes and cowls, interesting new characters, bold new art, and a great take on an old concept; even if it also has its share of recognizable tropes.Khalid Nassour is an Egyptian-American young man on the verge of starting medical school. He lives with his parents, has a girlfriend, and is focused on his studies. It’s a fairly standard setup, but written with a deft touch by Paul Levitz. All the characters come alive with crisp and genuine dialogue.
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