A Free Comic Review

Dave over at Yet Another Comics Blog has been so kind and generous to send out some free comics to his readership, so I figured it would only be polite to review what he sent me.

Hummingbird by Gregory Benton, SLG, $4.95

Since I was appropriately labeled an "indy comix" fan, Dave definitely scores a high mark for sending this comic. This comic can definitely be considered indie; partly because of the publisher and partly because of the whacked-out story line and art. Gregory Benton art is sloppy and creepy and weird. And it works perfectly with the story line that from the very beginning is shocking and disturbing. Within the first four pages we see the mother eating the insides of the family cat and gnawing on her boyfriend. And to clarify, this is not a zombie comic. The namesake of the book is a little girl, smart and wise beyond her years, who is forced to deal with her psychotic family and re-establish a relationship with her father to survive. If I were to pick this up at the store, I'm not sure I would buy it, so I am grateful that Dave sent me this copy (signed, no less).

The Goon 25 Cent Issue by Eric Powell, Dark Horse, 25¢

I have heard about this story and have seen the trades of it, but I have never been inclined to pick it up and read it. And it's actually pretty cool - if you are into the whole fighting zombies and other creatures that go bump in the night storyline. The art is awesome and the story is funny at times, so this was a nice bonus addition to my free comics package from Dave. I don't know if I am convinced enough to go catch up with the series, but this was certainly a nice palate cleanser.