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antisocial_auntie's review against another edition
5.0
Female assassin with a family life - dark and gritty yet not disturbing (well.... as non-disturbing as violently stabbing someone while wearing a great dress can be....). Will definitely be looking for more work from them!
aleecestallings's review against another edition
5.0
The story starts in the most perfect way; her pretending to be an Avon lady in order to murder someone.
fishgirl182's review against another edition
3.0
How does a 50s housewife balance children, a home, husband and being a deadly assassin? With style, as Ladykiller shows us. I enjoyed this look into the life of your not so average housewife and her double life as an assassin for hire. Josie Schuller is the perfect example of domestic bliss but she has a secret. For the past 15 years she's been working for a mysterious organization who pays her to kill people. However, as time goes on, Josie finds it harder and harder to hide her activities and her employers don't feel that she is as focused as she once was. They decide to let Josie go, permanently. But she doesn't plan to go quietly and plans to show them just how good she is.
I'd heard some good buzz about Ladykiller and was excited when I spied the first volume at my local library.
To be cont...
I'd heard some good buzz about Ladykiller and was excited when I spied the first volume at my local library.
To be cont...
belle_fiction's review against another edition
5.0
Re-read review:
I have forgotten how much I love this GN! I think my original review below captures the spunky essence of Lady Killer, and Josie is seriously STUNNING! I mean she's a beautiful lady and a don't f*ck with me assassin. And her EYES! I mean...wow! *swoons*
The artwork is incredible and richly detailed with some vibrant colours which really makes the story come to life. The whole atmosphere wonderfully juxtaposes Josie's normal home life with her husband and daughters with the sheer bloody violence of her work life. It's sheer genius!
This was a re-read as my pre-ordered edition of volume 2 has been despatched and I honestly cannot wait to see what other adventures await Josie.
A very easy 5 star read.
Original review:
I bloody loved this graphic novel!
Lady Killer follows the kick-ass antics of Josie Schuller, a seemingly average 1960s housewife who balances her momsy role with gory assassinations. I quickly came to love Josie - her heart is in the right place and she dotes on her family, plus she's one feisty lady who can quickly kick nasty guys into touch.
The story was brilliant, in each chapter we learn something new about Josie and the artwork was phenomenal. I also think it helps to have a smokin' hot protagonist which we definitely have with Josie. Her eyes are gorgeous! Anyway...
The dialogue was spot on and it had me laughing several times. Overall, a fantastic graphic novel which perfectly captures the 1960s vibe.
My only complaint is that there aren't any more issues...yet. I'm hoping that will change soon!
I have forgotten how much I love this GN! I think my original review below captures the spunky essence of Lady Killer, and Josie is seriously STUNNING! I mean she's a beautiful lady and a don't f*ck with me assassin. And her EYES! I mean...wow! *swoons*
The artwork is incredible and richly detailed with some vibrant colours which really makes the story come to life. The whole atmosphere wonderfully juxtaposes Josie's normal home life with her husband and daughters with the sheer bloody violence of her work life. It's sheer genius!
This was a re-read as my pre-ordered edition of volume 2 has been despatched and I honestly cannot wait to see what other adventures await Josie.
A very easy 5 star read.
Original review:
I bloody loved this graphic novel!
Lady Killer follows the kick-ass antics of Josie Schuller, a seemingly average 1960s housewife who balances her momsy role with gory assassinations. I quickly came to love Josie - her heart is in the right place and she dotes on her family, plus she's one feisty lady who can quickly kick nasty guys into touch.
The story was brilliant, in each chapter we learn something new about Josie and the artwork was phenomenal. I also think it helps to have a smokin' hot protagonist which we definitely have with Josie. Her eyes are gorgeous! Anyway...
The dialogue was spot on and it had me laughing several times. Overall, a fantastic graphic novel which perfectly captures the 1960s vibe.
My only complaint is that there aren't any more issues...yet. I'm hoping that will change soon!
floralfox's review against another edition
3.0
Dazzling art and a compelling story that keeps you turning the page.
Josephine (Josie) Schuller is the picture perfect wife and mother of the 1960s: she's got great hair, make-up, dresses, nightgowns, and a charming little blonde family. She makes dinner every night, and her husband believes her to be a model citizen: donating her time to worthy causes, like volunteering at hospice care. Only Josie has a little secret: she's really a for-hire assassin that gets close to her targets by pretending to be the Avon lady or dressing up as a cocktail waitress and inviting the schmuck to the coat room.
Josie's got it all: a job she likes, extra spending money, a loving husband, and two cute little twin daughters. But things are starting to unravel. Her boss is frustrated with her time constraints due to her family life. Her mother-in-law is suspicious that the time she spends stabbing people to death is actually spent having an illicit affair.
When Josie becomes a hit because her family life is conflicting with her work life, Josie goes all in to save herself and her family.
(One not cool part: in one panel, her twin daughters are dressed up as Native Americans. The addition felt pointless and just uncool; cultures aren't costumes. It may be reflective of the times--and to an extent, even today's times--but it serves no function so it was just came off offensive)
Josephine (Josie) Schuller is the picture perfect wife and mother of the 1960s: she's got great hair, make-up, dresses, nightgowns, and a charming little blonde family. She makes dinner every night, and her husband believes her to be a model citizen: donating her time to worthy causes, like volunteering at hospice care. Only Josie has a little secret: she's really a for-hire assassin that gets close to her targets by pretending to be the Avon lady or dressing up as a cocktail waitress and inviting the schmuck to the coat room.
Josie's got it all: a job she likes, extra spending money, a loving husband, and two cute little twin daughters. But things are starting to unravel. Her boss is frustrated with her time constraints due to her family life. Her mother-in-law is suspicious that the time she spends stabbing people to death is actually spent having an illicit affair.
When Josie becomes a hit because her family life is conflicting with her work life, Josie goes all in to save herself and her family.
(One not cool part: in one panel, her twin daughters are dressed up as Native Americans. The addition felt pointless and just uncool; cultures aren't costumes. It may be reflective of the times--and to an extent, even today's times--but it serves no function so it was just came off offensive)
dellareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Excited for more of this story. I love drama in the drawings and the torn aspect of her character.
saitu282's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting take on the classic tropes of women serial killers being more subtle, and preferring cleaner, less direct approaches to killing. I loved the gore and the main character's determination and perseverance against all odds.
brendamichelllereads's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed. Especially the art work. I would have liked a little more on josies background but a part from that I really liked it.