Everyman is an interesting book that creates a political world similar to our own during the end of President George W. Bush's first term--but with some dramatic differences.

The book centers on a political group, OneLove, that stresses a complete bipartisan agenda that will take the country in a new direction for the benefit of all citizens--not just those in the White House. However, this group collides with a Bush-like White House administration through public confrontations, guerilla media attacks, and an election scandal--all topped off with a hint of violence.

Overall, the story is interesting enough to make me want to pick up the next volume when it's released. At times, I had trouble reconciling my mind to the concept of a political group that claimed to be completely bipartisan in their motives. It almost seemed too utopian of an idea--but it certainly didn't make for bad storytelling. It drove an intriguing, modern political drama that most people can relate to on some level.

OneLove's mission to take down an unpopular president who may have cheated in a election that featured easy-to-tamper-with electronic voting machines helps drive the story--especially for anyone who may have been unhappy with the president before Obama.

The illustration in this book by Joe Bucco is solid, with a slight manga influence. The artist does a fine job in creating a character's expressions that convey the tone of the writers' words. Bucco's line also works well to create tense political atmosphere that carries through the book.

If you are interested in politics this book is worthy of your attention. regardless of whether you agree with its politcal messages or not, it is a book that will make you think both of the continuing story of Everyman and the real-world political climate. Even if you aren't potically motivated, this book could be just the thing to mix up your usual reading list.

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