Post by richardvasseur on Aug 28, 2019 22:41:53 GMT
Title: Butcher Queen # 1
Publisher: Red 5 Comics
Writer: Jim Ousley
Art: Ben Sawyer
Price: $ 3.95 US
Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Website: www.red5comics.com
Comments: Black Star City the year is 2120. Off-Worlders live here now among the humans.
Ms. Syd Kiowa appears to be some kind of private eye for hire. She is also referred to as the Butcher. Something happened were she killed some others but it is not really explained.
The story needs to be explained a lot better. What is going on? Why are we reading this comic? There are attacks going on mainly against the aliens but for what reason?
The art is soft and subdued. Nothing stands out about it except for Syd's style of dress. She has a unique ordinary style that fits her character.
Syd does find Avina but so what who is Avina? Why should we care?
There is some action.
Overall this comic needs a focus on what the story is and it needs to explain what is going on so the reader has an idea. Better poses and clearer art would help as well. Syd may be a great character here though she is not used to her full potential.
Title: Butcher Queen # 2
Publisher: Red 5 Comics
Writer: Jim Ousley
Art: Ben Sawyer
Price: $ 3.95 US
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Website: www.red5comics.com
Comments: Syd is showing she knows how to take care of unwanted company.
The story still needs explaining like what is going on? Well we do find out Mr. Keres wants Syd dead. We also find out Syd is a mercenary. Mr. Keres wants Avina who Syd has. Mr. Keres does have some kind of operation going on but what exactly it is is anyone's guess. The Overseers are behind it all. So some things are finally explained.
A Prism Bike chase ensues which is packed with action. Syd, Rags and Avina do make an escape.
Avina is illustrated to show off her that she is an alien. The body shape and eyes plus the coloring all bring this across. She is a woman in need and one who has suffered and will suffer more.
The characters need to be more dynamic. They blend into the background to much. The art as well has the characters for the most part blending into the backgrounds to.
Syd the more you know her the more you like her so the story should give you more information about her. The little it does just wets your appetite. Her personality does make her someone you would want to know.
Richard Vasseur