Girls at a boarding school on Earth's moon wish they were somewhere else. There is much moping and delinquency as this opening entry of a new series takes its time getting started.

I really like Jenn Woodall's art, but her story's pacing just bored me to death. I'm not sure I'll bother with the next volume, though she might lure me in with another cool cover. ( )

I enjoyed the heck out of this series opener and am desperate to know what happens next! Gay dirtbag teens in space school. A rollicking good time with excellent art. ( )

Space Trash Vol. 1 introduces the coolest, most punk-rock girl gang this side of the solar system. Stab, Yuki, and Una are underdogs at their school, just trying to make it through while standing their ground. This leads them on course for an adventure to follow in subsequent volumes that I am so excited to follow them on!

One of the things that makes or breaks a graphic novel for me is the artwork, and I have to say that Woodall's work here is absolutely gorgeous. The colors! The character designs! The layouts! All are stunning. But that isn't the only thing Woodall does well. All three of the main characters feel like real teenagers with real lives, as far into the future as 2115 might be. The pacing of this first chapter of the gang's story is spot-on; there are smaller moments that give you insight into who the characters are, and there are bigger plot-driven scenes that carry things along, too.

This is definitely a story that will appeal to teenagers, but I think anyone of any age would be able to appreciate the story. Woodall's artwork alone makes it worth a perusal, and any reader who makes it to the end will be wanting Vol. 2 as quickly as possible.

A big thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for providing a copy for review. ( )