This was very standard-fare Ellis - mixing sci-fi and space travel (well, the idea of space travel, none actually happens here) with a sort of Old West flare. And it would have probably been good instead of standard with a better artist.
There were just too many times the art became distracting. Sure, the guy can draw fancy, retro spaceships and 50s art deco flying outfits, but when it comes to actual human beings everything gets a little too sketchy. And the storytelling aspects of the art aren't very strong either.
But, the story itself is serviceable and the lead character is very likable, so I'm hoping the artist is either replaced or perhaps Ellis can play to his strong points more in the future because I like the ideas here.