Supposedly groundbreaking webcomic called Worm adapted by IDW

Gizmodo announced a webcomic serial called Worm is being turned into more official comics format by IDW:

io9 is thrilled to share the news of Worm‘s first-ever physical release from IDW Publishing, with a creative team that includes writer Meghan Fitzmartin, artist Javier Ortiz, colorist David Vaquero, and letterer Andriy Lukin, as well as McCrae aboard as a consultant.

It makes sense given Worm‘s comic book-ready subject matter, as McCrae explained in a statement provided to io9.

“Worm came about as an attempt to bring superheroes and supervillains, designed as they are for the visual medium of comics, to the printed word. Here, we bring it full circle,” said McCrae. “In talking to IDW, it was refreshing that they knew the work, that they shared many of my thoughts and ideas for updating and revising the work, and that they saw the potential for Worm. I look forward to working with them and have high hopes as we bring Worm into the comics realm.”

Gee, that doesn't sound so original, considering superhero tales were first in the printed word and visual alike almost a century ago. Where does he get off telling something so superficial?

Here’s what the Worm comic is about:

“After enduring a brutal and bloody bullying scandal, Taylor finally has the power to fight back: With her newly triggered ability to control insects, she could prove everyone wrong and become a hero… or kill anyone who stands in her way.”

“In a world of superpowered gang members, fanatical cults, and ruthless serial killers, Taylor must navigate the dangerous politics and unwritten rules of the local ‘cape’ scene, where the line between hero and villain is anything but clear. For Taylor, perhaps, least of all. Will she risk everything to save others, or use her power to exact revenge on those who’ve wronged her?”

Doesn't sound like anything I haven't heard before. When they blur the lines between good and bad, that's an open signal this isn't bound to be a serious focus on the battle of the former to stop the latter, but rather, cheap sensationalism with insects as a plot device.

“I’m so excited and honored to work on Worm with some of the best folks in comics. I came to Worm late in the game, but I was immediately enthralled by the amazing, vibrant world John has built,” Fitzmartin said. “A story about complicated women, people with powers, feminine rage, and folks trying to do the right thing… with varying results? Sign me the fuck up. Javier and David pack a powerhouse of a punch onto every page, giving Worm the brutal, tempestuous love Taylor, Armsmaster, and the Undersiders deserve.”

What, is this supposed to be a metaphor for feminist ideology?!? I don't know, but if it's about the likelihood the lead's going to kill people, that only sullies everything, and what's so vibrant about a story built on bloody violence anyway?

Also note who one of the main editors of Worm happens to be:

Added IDW executive editor Heather Antos, “Worm is such a fresh and compelling take on the superhero genre, challenging what it means to be a hero or a villain, and whether right and wrong are always so black and white when you’re fighting for what you believe is good. Getting to collaborate with series creator John McCrae to bring this incredible world to comics with IDW is an absolute thrill, and it’s especially exciting that this project came to IDW through series editor and IDW associate editor Cassandra Jones, whose own personal connection to the story first introduced us to it, and the team has already done an excellent job bringing the characters to the comics page.”

And of course, the editor of this comic is somebody who proved quite a moral hypocrite when she worked at Marvel, and Valiant. What she says about right and wrong is fishy too, another reason to avoid this indie project. To think, that IDW would "rebuild" themselves centering around crude, cliched thrillers like this is just sad. And where do they get the money from to continue publishing anyway?

There's nothing groundbreaking about Worm. It's another demonstration of why we need more creators proving they can give focus to something brighter and more inspiring.