Manny Diamond's search for his uncle's wife's missing prey fantasy movie heats up! As Manny tries to get info from the former star, she puts him on track to meet up with a former co-worker and anti-prey-film activist. With such a passionate companion in tow, will Manny be able to keep his head down away from hungry lions, drugged out monkeys, hippo mobsters and the cops?
This is a fascinating world " Frank Miller Meets Walt Disney. If that genius combination appeals to you, head out to your local comic shop and give this series a read! Read Full Review
Animal Noir is a frustrating read. Its sense of humor feels underdeveloped and the characters are overly simplistic. The art is expressive and fun, reminiscent of a European style that's uncommon in most IDW comics, but it's not enough to save these animals from monotony. The superficial nature of the story appears to be an intentional presentation for comedy, but as hard as I tried, I couldn't find much to laugh about. Read Full Review
Honestly, Animal Noir is clearly a passion project for its creators, and I don't like dismissing others' work out of hand, but in my opinion this is simply not an enjoyable book. The story has some nuggets of potential, sure, and I'd perhaps be open to reading it again providing it included an entirely different art style. As it stands however, this is most definitely not for me. Read Full Review
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