celinenyx
Written on Oct 11, 2017
Josie Schuller is a picture-perfect homemaker, wife, and mother--but she's also a ruthless, efficient killer! She's balanced cheerful domestic bliss with coldly performed assassinations, but when Josie finds herself in the crosshairs, her American Dream life is in danger!
A brand-new original black comedy series that combines the wholesome imagery of early 1960s domestic bliss with a tightening web of murder, paranoia, and cold-blooded survival.
"LADY KILLER is just as much splash-page gore as it is a biting commentary on American society, creating a well-balanced work for both fans of horror and of smart political thrillers." -fangoria.com
- ISBN10 1616557575
- ISBN13 9781616557577
- Publish Date 15 September 2015
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 19 April 2024
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Dark Horse Comics
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 136
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781616557577
Reviews
Hillary
Written on Mar 16, 2017
I am becoming a comic freak. Seriously. I find sooo many that I love. Like this one. At first, I was all like I sm not sure, but I heard other bloggers raving about it, so I decided to give it a try. I am so glad that I did.
I loved the artwork. It was fabulous. I loved seeing all the 1950's references and how it showcased the stereotypical 1950's, housewife. What makes this comic brilliant is the way they the housewife moonlights as an assassin.
I loved how even when killing people in cold blood she seemed always to look near perfect. I know that is really vain of me and promotes stereotypes of women but I just loved the one scene where she was wearing sky-high heels and a cat costume, and she killed this dude with her BARE HANDS and she was standing looking all powerful and OMG he just gave off such a powerful message on that one page. Like, don't fuck with women because you don't know who she is.
There was one scene that may be upsetting to some (a lot) of people. She was contracted to kill a child, but she didn't go through with it. I am not sure what the scene is supposed to stand for, but it was shocking. I mean I like to think of myself as tough as nails but when I read that I was all like holy shit! And it even disturbed me a little. Which in a way was good because like I said I am basically a heartless bitch who has no feelings, so anything that can evoke such a strong emotion in me is a damn good book in my opinion.
The one thing I was like ugh it ended on a cliffhanger! I went to the library and I wanted to request volume 2, but there is no volume 2 OMG HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT? I Guess I COULD put it on my pull list at the comic shop. So I did. I think I am paying comic shop dude's mortgage every month, but there are just some comics I gotta have every Wednesday when my comic book shop releases issues. I CANT WAIT
This review was originally posted on Adventures in Never Never Land
Heather
Written on Nov 13, 2016
How can you not love the cover of Lady Killer? Each book ends with a fake advertisement aimed at 1960s housewives who are also assassins. Think of this book as Mr and Mrs Smith set in the 60s if Mr Smith wasn't a spy.
The art in Monstress is beautiful. I wasn't that big of a fan of the story. I'm definitely in the minority with that opinion. Every other review I read is raving about this book.
I did like the two tailed cats who are obviously the smartest beings around - as cats should be.This review was originally posted on Based On A True Story