Dragged into conflict with a sect of the Yakuza that uses demonic possession as a means of warfare, Masumi must unleash a horrific power from within her blades to save her only remaining family. However, when Ry?jin, a warrior called "the Dragon God" by his enemies, sets his sights on Masumi... even her all-powerful blades will not be enough to defend her from his wrath.
Grimm Fairy Tales presents Masumi #2 is comic that carries its own narrative well, even if it doesn't stray far from its expected path. But with the combination of the talents behind it this earns a recommendation. Read Full Review
The artwork here astounds me in its laziness, backgrounds absent, and character designs recycled ad nauseam. I could go on a diatribe about the sexist depiction of Masumi throughout the comic, but it wouldn't be worth your time. I had hoped that comics like these were now extinct, but I guess there's some sad demographic that buys enough of them to merit their continued existence. Before this I had never read anything from Zenescope Entertainment, and if this issue is any indication, I don't think I'm missing out on anything. Read Full Review
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