Comic Book Review: Lady Killer #3

Troubles are brewing for Josie both on the home front and at work. How will she handle them, but more importantly is it good?

The book opens up with a lively party in Josie’s home and pays homage to The Watchmen (movie) referencing Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” This provides some massive foreshadowing because this third installment introduces significant changes in the direction of the plot as well as character development for Josie and Peck.

Josie’s character is explored in two different ways. The first is through her interactions and dialogue with her mother-in-law. She is aggressive and intimidating. Jones draws her invading Mother Schuller’s personal bubble and getting right in her face. The second and far more important evolution of her character comes during her assignment. She is faced with a dilemma and makes a choice that will shape the rest of her story. What is important to note is both her character developments focus on her work-life balance and how the two intrude on each other. It is a really good touch exploring it from both angles, work affecting home life as well as home life affecting work.

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Comic Book Review: Lady Killer #2

Josie Schuller is back in action and the struggle between her professional and home life begins to take center stage. Is It Good?

First off, I am absolutely loving the covers Joëlle Jones and Laura Allred are putting together. They combine the class of the 1960s with a shocking display of gore all woven together with the perfect wording to put a sick smile on your face.

Jamie S. Rich and Jones begin the story with Josie’s next job. She is all dolled up in a hot little red dress, kitten ears and even a collar with a bell dangling from it. Hugh Heffner definitely had some influence on this issue. The entire club where she is working appears to be modeled after the original Playboy clubs; the only thing missing is the gambling.

After setting the stage, Jones takes over and puts on display her detailed fight sequences. She embraces the kitty cat costume and has Josie strike up a pose fitting for Catwoman as she prowls in the cloak room like a jungle cat stalking her prey.

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Comic Book Review: Lady Killer #1

Josie Schuller is not your typical 1960’s housewife; she has to juggle her full-time job of being a homemaker with her more violent nature as a hitman. Is it good?

A much overlooked piece of the comic, when it comes to reviews, was what caught my eye when perusing the options to review at Dark Horse Comics. Joëlle Jones draws a stereotypical 1960’s homemaker performing her duties of cleaning the house except, this housewife is cleaning up massive blood stains and has a flirtatious look complemented with a nice ankle dip begging you to peek inside.

You will be glad you picked this one up, because Jones and Jamie S. Rich provide a refreshing take on the killer-for-hire story.

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