A Totally Professional Review of ‘Sex Criminals’ #2
Posted By Matt Wood on October 23, 2013
Sex Criminals #2
Writer: Matt Fraction
Artist: Chip Zdarsky
Publisher: Image Comics
Remember when the solicitations for Sex Criminals came out, and everyone was blown* away and teased* by the innovative yet odd story of a couple with the ability to freeze time after having orgasms so they rob banks? Oh, for the sake of professionalism, this review will refer to the this sensation as an ‘orgasm’ and not one of the colorful nicknames that Fraction delightfully uses. The great thing about the second issue is that Fraction and Zdarsky aren’t satisfied with simply delivering on that excellent pitch; they want to, in a very unique way, attempt to build a world for their characters to live in. Too many comics today thrust* readers into a world of which they quickly must comprehend and accept the rules to enjoy the book. The excellent Greg Ruka’s Lazarus is an example of this, not that it’s a bad thing; it’s just that it is nice to slowly have the world develop around the story as opposed to the other way around. What I’m referring to is what the character Suzie refers to as ‘The Quiet’ and Jon refers to as ‘Cumworld.’ Offended? Maybe this book isn’t for you, and why are you reading this review?
If you read and enjoyed issue one, it’s only getting better. Fraction and Zdarsky are offering a book dripping* with personality- from the most excitable ‘re-cap’ page of the year, to what can only be described as grown up tribute to Family Circus comic strips. What is promised here, if the creators can keep it up*, is a book that will give you a connected and driven story, but promises something new and engaging in the telling with each issue. It’s unclear how long these guys can keep up such a rhythm, but as for now, readers seeking out more mature titles should be kept satisfied.*
*professionalism
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