Butterfly #1
Written by: Arash Amel and Marguerite Bennett
Art by: Antonio Fuso
Where was I when indie comics decided to step up their game in a huge way? This is probably the 4th or 5th book I've read in the last two months from an independent publisher that was amazing. While the initial description of this comic was a True Detective-esque story, I have yet to agree with that synopsis, it just wasn't there yet. Will it get there? Who knows? But what i can tell you is what there is in place of that aspect now is awesome and I like it very much. Essentially it's a covert operative with major daddy issues who knows the game pretty well. And yes, it's a she. Like Genius before it, I'm taken aback by the fact that I can sympathize/rally on for a female character. Good writing...
Which brings me to the writing team of Amel and Bennett. Both skilled writers who have worked in film and TV, and comics before. They crank the tension in this issue, there are whole sections that are dedicated to the main character (Becky) fleeing from a murder that she didn't commit. The entire time, you're waiting for a police officer or anybody to spot her and get down so we can see Becky's potential. While that doesn't happen, the tension was palpable and I loved the way it was written. You can see where Amel's screenwriting comes into play with the masterful dialouge, and the setpieces are magnificent as well...
And who better to draw them than Fuso, whose work is limited to mostly G.I. Joe comics. When drawing a tension filled comic that takes place in the eyes of a secret agent on the run through different parts of Europe, you want someone who knows how to draw secret operations and military espionage. Beyond that, his drawing is great and the expressions on the faces of the characters is really well done.
Pretty good for a #1 out of the gate. Pick this up if you are so inclined.
Art by: Antonio Fuso
Where was I when indie comics decided to step up their game in a huge way? This is probably the 4th or 5th book I've read in the last two months from an independent publisher that was amazing. While the initial description of this comic was a True Detective-esque story, I have yet to agree with that synopsis, it just wasn't there yet. Will it get there? Who knows? But what i can tell you is what there is in place of that aspect now is awesome and I like it very much. Essentially it's a covert operative with major daddy issues who knows the game pretty well. And yes, it's a she. Like Genius before it, I'm taken aback by the fact that I can sympathize/rally on for a female character. Good writing...
Which brings me to the writing team of Amel and Bennett. Both skilled writers who have worked in film and TV, and comics before. They crank the tension in this issue, there are whole sections that are dedicated to the main character (Becky) fleeing from a murder that she didn't commit. The entire time, you're waiting for a police officer or anybody to spot her and get down so we can see Becky's potential. While that doesn't happen, the tension was palpable and I loved the way it was written. You can see where Amel's screenwriting comes into play with the masterful dialouge, and the setpieces are magnificent as well...
And who better to draw them than Fuso, whose work is limited to mostly G.I. Joe comics. When drawing a tension filled comic that takes place in the eyes of a secret agent on the run through different parts of Europe, you want someone who knows how to draw secret operations and military espionage. Beyond that, his drawing is great and the expressions on the faces of the characters is really well done.
Pretty good for a #1 out of the gate. Pick this up if you are so inclined.
A Look Inside
