"TOO HIP FOR LOVE," Part Three
Nothing is as it seems. Joan is now trapped in the happiest of realities: she has children, a husband, friends, a life. And she has no idea if any of it is real. Take a mind-bending journey into the heart of the American Dream as Joan continues to explore the myths and terrors of being in love.
The journey into self-awareness that Joan has been going through over the course of the series has been pretty intense. Theres some profound level of darkness going on in Tom Kings 1963 that reflects deeper concerns in the heart of the American home in that era. Its a fascinating, provocative look at the human psyche that holds great promise in possibly exploring things of equal depth from other eras through Joans fractured psyche. In the long run, the series repetition COULD damage it, but it still feels like an impressive accomplishment eight issues-in. Read Full Review
Love Everlasting #8 is a great showcase for the creative team to experiment and play with form, using the visual language established in the previous issues to reveal Joans mental state. Whether it be the narrative rhymes in Kings script, the echoes of last issues claustrophobic layouts from Charretier, or subtle shifts in Hollingsworths colors and Cowles letter, this issue is a success in breaking and reestablishing the elements of the books reality. This experimentation ensures the book never feels stagnant or dragging as it settles into 1963, and the dull, mundane life Joan finds herself trapped in. Read Full Review
Charretier delivers some beautiful art throughout the issue. The visuals are fantastic and the classic comic feel continues to be a perfect representation of this story and its characters. Read Full Review
Loose from the most metaphysical aspects of the series, Love Everlasting #8 presents an earnest mid-century malady. Read Full Review
Wherever this series' rabbit hole may lead, Love Everlasting #8 promises a fascinating journey. Read Full Review
This series gets better and better.
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