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moonbites's review against another edition
5.0
Encore, Encore, Encore!
I really want more of this book in my life. I don't read a lot of Dark Horse comics, but this one caught my eye. Just look at that beautiful cover, who could I not be transfixed? When I started to read it, I could not put it down and I read the whole thing straight through.
As the summary tells us, this story revolves around Josie, a seemingly normal housewife from the 60's. Yet, there is more to Josie then just a knack for cooking a cleaning, she brutally and efficiently kills people for a living. I loved the foreword that Jones adds, about why she chose a female character who not only kills people for a living, but does so with her strengths. Beauty and brawn that is our lead character in this book.
I love the main character because she has a personality that makes her mysterious and alluring. It is true there was not too much depth of character development. There is not backstory, so much of what Josie does seems cold. Likewise, not much time was spent on her interactions with her family. But that just adds to Josie's mystery, and frankly leaves me wanting more.
As a whole, I felt this was a great first volume. Meaning, I want more and I want that depth in later volumes. To expect all of that in one volume is a little unfair. This volume did great a building a character you want to know more about and showcasing the 60's unique appeals. Awesome book, I highly recommend, for those who love mild gore and a sexy protagonist.
I really want more of this book in my life. I don't read a lot of Dark Horse comics, but this one caught my eye. Just look at that beautiful cover, who could I not be transfixed? When I started to read it, I could not put it down and I read the whole thing straight through.
As the summary tells us, this story revolves around Josie, a seemingly normal housewife from the 60's. Yet, there is more to Josie then just a knack for cooking a cleaning, she brutally and efficiently kills people for a living. I loved the foreword that Jones adds, about why she chose a female character who not only kills people for a living, but does so with her strengths. Beauty and brawn that is our lead character in this book.
I love the main character because she has a personality that makes her mysterious and alluring. It is true there was not too much depth of character development. There is not backstory, so much of what Josie does seems cold. Likewise, not much time was spent on her interactions with her family. But that just adds to Josie's mystery, and frankly leaves me wanting more.
As a whole, I felt this was a great first volume. Meaning, I want more and I want that depth in later volumes. To expect all of that in one volume is a little unfair. This volume did great a building a character you want to know more about and showcasing the 60's unique appeals. Awesome book, I highly recommend, for those who love mild gore and a sexy protagonist.
mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this a lot, I love the mix of 50’s housewife being a messy serial killer😍
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
4.0
Fun and beautiful artwork that subtly tells the gruesome story of a hired killer/60s housewife. She wear pearls and heels to dinner and moonlights as various professions to carry out the hits she's hired to fulfill. A fun ride and I hope there is more to come!
readivine's review against another edition
5.0
Well, well, well, this is an amazing read for the start of the year! I have decided to make my first reads always be graphic novels because of their bite-sized nature and welp, I just love them??!?!?
Lady Killer is a fantastic starter and delectably good with it's sharp and nostalgic art style. I really love how there's a heavy grit present in the art plus that inking is gorgeous!! Not only that, but for such a short novel it packs a punch with every striking frame. You could really see a lot of beautiful dynamics executed here and the frustrated artist in me couldn't help but blush in its entirety,
Alongside this, the plot is quite fast paced and very engaging. Although, the storyline may not be really the most unique but it sure is the most enjoyable one I've read. If Lady Killer have a more full length series, this would be amazing to look at in the big screen but, I digress. This graphic novel is definitely a beauty to behold; I love the art style, every action scene, as well as the quick and steady progression. I'm already claiming this as one of the best reads of my 2020.
Lady Killer is a fantastic starter and delectably good with it's sharp and nostalgic art style. I really love how there's a heavy grit present in the art plus that inking is gorgeous!! Not only that, but for such a short novel it packs a punch with every striking frame. You could really see a lot of beautiful dynamics executed here and the frustrated artist in me couldn't help but blush in its entirety,
Alongside this, the plot is quite fast paced and very engaging. Although, the storyline may not be really the most unique but it sure is the most enjoyable one I've read. If Lady Killer have a more full length series, this would be amazing to look at in the big screen but, I digress. This graphic novel is definitely a beauty to behold; I love the art style, every action scene, as well as the quick and steady progression. I'm already claiming this as one of the best reads of my 2020.
lonelysatellite's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
laissezfarrell's review against another edition
4.0
The story is pretty straightforward with few surprises. The art is pretty great tho, and the colors absolutely pop.
moirwyn's review against another edition
4.0
This review originally appeared on my blog, Books Without Any Pictures:
http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2016/10/20/lady-killer-vol-1-by-jamie-rich-joelle-jones/
Clearly when I named my blog Books Without Any Pictures I never imagined myself getting into graphic novels. This is kind of a new thing for me still, but I’m digging it.
The latest in my lineup is Lady Killer, which was recommended to me by a friend. The plot in a nutshell: A 1950s housewife named Josie moonlights as an undercover assassin. She’s extremely good at her job, but unfortunately, it’s the 1950s, and her boss is a sexist prick. When Josie gets on his bad side, he decides that it’s time to end her. Luckily, Josie has other ideas.
Basically, think Mad Men meets James Bond.
The art in Lady Killer totally nails the vintage aesthetic, but with bucketloads of blood. You know how the housewives in old school magazine ads have that ridiculous smile as they’re sweeping the floor or doing dishes? That’s Josie’s look as she cheerfully stabs somebody. The clash between the aesthetic and the subject matter gives the story a tongue-in-cheek vibe that makes it loads of fun to read. I found the art to be much stronger than the storytelling. Even though it wasn’t as deep as a lot of what I’ve been reading lately, Lady Killer was a nice change of pace, and I’d definitely recommend it.
http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2016/10/20/lady-killer-vol-1-by-jamie-rich-joelle-jones/
Clearly when I named my blog Books Without Any Pictures I never imagined myself getting into graphic novels. This is kind of a new thing for me still, but I’m digging it.
The latest in my lineup is Lady Killer, which was recommended to me by a friend. The plot in a nutshell: A 1950s housewife named Josie moonlights as an undercover assassin. She’s extremely good at her job, but unfortunately, it’s the 1950s, and her boss is a sexist prick. When Josie gets on his bad side, he decides that it’s time to end her. Luckily, Josie has other ideas.
Basically, think Mad Men meets James Bond.
The art in Lady Killer totally nails the vintage aesthetic, but with bucketloads of blood. You know how the housewives in old school magazine ads have that ridiculous smile as they’re sweeping the floor or doing dishes? That’s Josie’s look as she cheerfully stabs somebody. The clash between the aesthetic and the subject matter gives the story a tongue-in-cheek vibe that makes it loads of fun to read. I found the art to be much stronger than the storytelling. Even though it wasn’t as deep as a lot of what I’ve been reading lately, Lady Killer was a nice change of pace, and I’d definitely recommend it.
offbalance80's review against another edition
5.0
This needs to be a movie. This is a movie. It has all of the marvelous mid-century dark night of the soul goodness that we loved about something like Mad Men, combined with some good time La Femme Nikita/True Lies double life funtimes, and the art is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait for subsequent volumes.
shereadsshedrinks's review against another edition
4.0
Ha! The man who sold this to me at Forbidden Planet was not wrong. I loved it!
jean_4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0