SWEET TOOTH #1

Review by: Revalk

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Size: pages
Price: 1.00

I really loved this book. The art is something different by all
means. It’s nothing like the typical superhero art, and I found the
emotion really came through, particularly with Gus’ expressions in
particularly sad moments. At other points, shit hits the fan and things
get a little gruesome. I’m not sure I’d recommend this book to a young
kid for that reason alone, but we’ll have to see as the next couple
issues drop. It’s nothing extreme, but I’ll leave that up to parents.
The paper in my copy wasn’t the typical sleek, shiny stuff most books
are on. It had more of a real paper feel, and I think that lent to the
feel of the book.

I’m really digging the story and writing. I immediately felt like I
was pulled into the story, and for me that’s essential. Lemire’s
definitely creating a world here, and we barely leave the small woods
the main characters live in in the first issue. The dialogue is
believable, and despite Gus speaking in a very “simple” way, it didn’t
remind me I’m reading a comic book like many attempted accents/dialects
do. It’s an *almost* typical post-apocalyptic story, aside from the
fact that the main character has antlers, but I like the way it’s being
handled, and I’m expecting a more than typical story. For the first few
pages, Gus’ antlers were cut out of the frames, so you didn’t notice
his deformity until you already connected with him on a human level. We
have no idea what the scope of the epidemic causing Gus’ deformity is,
or how it’s effected humanity in general. All we’ve got is a couple
characters, a few perceived threats, and an entire world to explore.
I’m excited.

Ch-check it out if you’re looking for something different from the
typical super hero book, and make sure to let me know what you think.

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Story: 5 - Excellent
Art: 5 - Excellent

Comments

  1. Nice review.  Loved this issue, still haven’t caught up with number 2 yet though.

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