PEARL is a modern yakuza crime epic wrapped around a romance for the ages from the award-winning creators of Jessica Jones. Tattoo artist/assassin/yakuza clan leader Pearl Tanaka must confront her heritage on the same mean streets where her grandmother was born. With every breath she learns more about herself, her art form and the connection between the violence and art she was raised in.
This issue is a multimedia extravaganzafrom artist Michael Gaydos, as PEARL continues its unique exploration of art and self-expression in a way only graphic novels could.
MATURE READERS
Michael Gaydos never disappoints with the stunning visuals in this issue. Every page is an evolving work of art and both the design and details pop off the page as the reader gets immersed in the panels. Read Full Review
It's another fine installment in a story that has significantly built on the strengths of its earliest issues. Read Full Review
By time we get back to the present, the issue is just about over. And it's a shame. There is so much more that this book can explore besides this. It just doesn't. Maybe by focusing on the here and now, this book would be stronger. Last month certainly proved that. Let's have a bit more of that. I think it would benefit the book greatly in the end. Read Full Review
It always catches me off guard when a Bendis character calls out another Bendis character for talking incoherently.
I am having a hard time overcoming the irony of At&T/WB/DC lowering the boom on Vertigo as they want less controversial material and then gladly publish this book, which is a bloodfest served with a side of Japanese noodles.
I know, it's Bendis. He gets what he wants right now.
Good book, good writing, good art. The height of corporate hypocrisy. 7.0/10.
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