"SONIC YOUTH," Part Four
Each issue in this arc will feature a special variant cover paying homage to some of the best indie rock albums of the 1990s, featuring stellar artwork by JEFFREY BROWN (Jedi Academy), EMI LENOX (PLUTONA), NATE POWELL (March), RAY FAWKES (UNDERWINTER), and DUSTIN NGUYEN (DESCENDER).
Royal City #9 hits loud emotional beats with quiet intensity. An example of how in life the small moments can sometimes actually be the biggest. Once again this title proves why it is one of the premier examples of how powerful a medium comics can be. Read Full Review
The issue seems to be about moving on and forward in your life giving the situations we see Pat and Patti go through. Even though you may not come out on top in the end, what matters is making the attempt and not dwelling on past decisions. Read Full Review
No issue of Royal City has been bad so far. In fact a majority of them have been consistently amazing. However, Royal City #9 doesn't reach the standard of excellence that Lemire has set for himself in this series. It still hits the emotional highs and lows we have come to expect from this series, but certain elements simply detract too much from the experience in this entry. Read Full Review
In an odd turn, issue #9 of "Royal City" ends with a character's earning a victory of sorts, not the stuff a reader usually finds in this series of memory and regret. Strong characterization and art, as usual, make this a good read.
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