Hero 9 To 5 Vol. 1 (GN) - 3

Title: Hero 9 To 5 Vol. 1 (GN)
Publisher: Markosia Enterprises 
Written by: Ian Sharman
Drawn by: David Gray
Coloured by: Yel Zamor
Price: $ 15.95 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: markosia.com/
Comments: "Hot Stuff" starring Jacob Reilly aka Flame-O. He works at Heroes 4 Zeroes. Yes in this world heroes are for hire. Depending on how good a hero is makes the difference in the money they earn. 
  This book takes a look at the second class or working class super-hero in particular Flame-O. He is just your  average working guy. Flame-O is a loser, lazy and careless. The story does clearly show him having real life problems as any real person would. Than he meets his villain Frostica and she is a total babe. 
  Jacob may not be the greatest hero or save the world but he does good and here he does bring happiness to someone's life and his own. It is a sweet moment, beautifully illustrated.
  "Cold Comfort" As Flame-O and friends have lunch in a restaurant that looks a lot of a McDonald's with real super-heroes present real meaning they make more money and care less about the common man. Than villains attack D-Kay, Con-Tamin8 and Foebia. It is a short fight. The mixture of humor in it works well.
  Flame-O finds out especially in the super-hero business being in love with a super villain can create situations. Than Flame-O acts like some men do and proves his girlfriend Frostica right. 
  "From Fire To Ice" Frostica is not fully an ex super villain. Frostica joins up with some villains and she ends up in battle against Flame-O and his buddies. Frostica finally gets back with Flame-O and all is well until Pink Girl shows up all bloody. The tension builds here. 
  "The Part of Me That Hates" A hero Sentinel went to far. Flame-O a true hero steps up to put him in his place. Things place out rather nicely here. Pink Girl proves she is not to be trifled with. 
  Now Flame-O and Frostica are just two people in love. The fact they have powers is just a nice bonus. They are both wonderful people well Frostica is a little crazy still but nice. These two do make a great couple and you will be glad to see them get their Happily Ever After. 
  
  
Title: Hero 9 To 5 Vol. 2 - Quietus (GN)
Publisher: Markosia Enterprises
Written by: Ian Sharman
Drawn by: David Gray
Coloured by: Yel Zamor
Letters & Design by: Ian Sharman
Colour flats by: Ludwig L. Olimba
Price: $ 15.95 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: markosia.com/
Comments: "The Lone Knight Returns" The Loner is a tough looking and acting super-hero and here he faces off against the Knifler. Knifler is a joke villain. Now the Loner decides to solve and avenge a murder and on his way to do it he meets Nightress. They team up as heroes are want to do. Both are heroes of the night and all dressed in black and tough characters. 
  The Loner is an obvious copy of Batman. He is the Loner and he is to alone so much so you will start to feel sorry for him. 
  Nightress is attacked by ninjas and its blazing guns vs swords. She knows how to deal with ninjas. 
  The Loner is called to handle a villain called the Juicenator. The Loner does have issues. The Juicenator is another lame super villain. Nightress and Loner seem to be hitting it off. To bad the Loner stays alone.
  "Thunderstuck" Thunderman is bored and the Rocket is hyper. Than we switch to Thunder Woman and Thunder Girl. Thunder Woman is huge up top her breasts are humongous. 
  Thunderman you will not believe how this super-hero behaves. Thunderman may be bored but that is no excuse for his behavior. Than Thunderman does what you would never expect. Is Thunderman Quietus? Or was this just written poorly it is hard to tell. 
  Thunder Woman and Thunder Girl find themselves under attack by horny demons and a group of evil super women. The talk has sexual innuendos a plenty. A violent free for all breaks out and the fight is beautifully illustrated. The Succubus leaves for a reason you will not believe. 
  "Funeral for a Friend" Frostina and Blue Girl walk into a den of vampires led by Tim. Of course all hell breaks loose. Quietus is a man out to prove he is better than everyone else. He does prove he is a uncaring force for evil. 
  "Death Whispered a Lullaby" Here the battle comes down to Quietus vs Mental Lady. This battle is done wonderfully as it does not even seem like a fight. 
  The story does have drama, action, big boobs and surprises. 
  The heroes featured are everyday people who just happen to be super powered. They are amazing to read about as you follow not just their super heroics but also their lives. 
  

Title: Hero 9 To 5 Vol. 3 - Disposable Heroes (GN)
Publisher: Markosia Enterprises
Written by: Ian Sharman
Drawn by: David Gray
Coloured by: Patrick Mock
Letters & Design by: Ian Sharman
Price: $ 15.95 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: markosia.com/
Comments: "Hero Management" Here we see S.H.I.T.E. 19 where people fans can meet their favorite heroes. This is like a comic book convention but with real super-heroes. Yes they are poking fun at the whole genre but in a fun entertaining way.
  Then at the convention L.A.M.E. appears and they are a lame looking team of villains. As the Heroes 4 Zeroes attack you can see Thunder Woman has huge and I mean huge breasts. The Loner is making sexual jokes. 
  Next we go to a Bishop Liam Hill this man is a scam artist. He has plans to rid society of super-heroes. Him and those working with him have an agenda that they are working to make happen. 
  "Heroes Are Hard To Find" Flame-O and Pink Girl enter a type of Big Brother show. They and others in the house create lots of drama and some violence. Having the forth wall being broken is nice to see and in this style comic it fits right in. 
  Well super-heroes do end up being banned. So where will this book go from here. 
  Frostica is an emotional woman. She keeps you guessing which side she is on. Flame-O now he is kind of to blame and he is a real butt hole, Pink Girl to. Frostica she is right in her feelings just not right in her actions. 
  "A World Without Heroes" With the heroes side lined the villains run free. Death and mayhem rule the city. So many villains are running free.  Sentinel Force aka Bishop Liam Hill he along with Profitess are leading the evil villains. The real force of evil though is Mental Lady now reborn as Insania. 
  "Holding Out For A Hero" Insania is loose. The combined heroes of Heroes 4 Zeroes launch an attack on Insania but it takes Pink Girl and her non powers to make an impact. The super-heroes are back. 
  This is such a fun read and the gorgeous sometimes over the top art is pleasing on the eyes. The heroes are a wonderful group of characters that will bring you joy the more you see them. 

Richard Vasseur