Brighton, UK. 2008. The kidnapping of a young woman sets in motion a chain of events that will set con artists, gangsters, killers and corrupt police on a collision course in this tale of family trauma, betrayal, murder and revenge that threatens to bring the city's whole underworld down.
The retro/modern art mixed with clever color palettes create a dynamic visually experience. While there is a solid foundation, the lack of connection to characters from the readers hold this story back. Hopefully future issues will find their footing as Thomas and Matthew's make a solid storytelling team. Read Full Review
Noir-ish crime stories like this aren't exactly my bag, but something about this made me want to give it a shot. Even the art isn't the type I usually appreciate, but it worked for this book and I enjoyed the story. Has a slight "Sin City" meets Guy Ritchie vibe, and those are two things I can definitely appreciate.
Mugshots #1
Mad Cave Studios
W: Jordan Thomas
A: Chris Matthews
L: Lucas Gattoni
Synopsis…Brighton, UK. 2008. The kidnapping of a young woman starts a chain of events that will set con artists, gangsters, killers, and corrupt police on a collision course of violence. Meet John Bannan, self-proclaimed bastard and loving uncle, in this tale of family trauma, betrayal, murder, and revenge that threatens to bring the city’s whole underworld down.
Thoughts…
The characters in this story really had a clear voice, you could hear their words as you were reading the issue which really helped draw you into the comic. The story gets going really quickly, doing a great job of introdu more
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