Jennifer Blood by Dynamite appears with it's first issue. It's written by Steven Grant, and art by Kewber Baal. Speculation around the Internet leading up to Jennifer Blood's release, has been that she looks like a female Punisher. Well, I can attest to that. I was excited for this new comic, merely for the fact that it's a woman who looks like she kicks ass! Who wouldn't want to read that? Now days comics are embracing women and girls as their audience, so it makes perfect sense to bring more female characters into the fold. Now Jennifer Blood was a normal woman, married and with children, only she was murdering vigilante at night. In the opening we learn she also killed her husband, but we don't learn why. She's been on the run, and presumed dead. While in hiding, she discovers someone posed as her, which will now cause authorities to hunt her down. By the end of it Jennifer comes out of hiding, and we can only imagine where she'll be headed. One of the catchy elements to this comic is that Jennifer narrates throughout the issue. We get a look inside her head and emotions. I give it a 10 on a 10 point scale.
The second comic on the review list is Masumi Blades of Sin #1. It's published by Zenescope, presented by Grimm Fairy Tales, and written by Joe Tyler, artwork by Sergio Osuna. The Forward explains that Masumi Yamomoto that was trapped in a hellish dimension for about two hundred years. Now she's returned to earth in attempts to begin a new life. Well, just like with any story, her past comes back to haunt her when she finds out the man she loves was killed by a demon named Legion. She defeated Legion, but it merely trapped him within her samurai swords. She is sworn by the laws of the Yamomoto Clan to make sure Legion never escapes. This is also reflected in the cover, because her samurai swords show what looks like the reflection of demons. It's pretty cool if you ask me. Now, the one thing that's similar to comics we know is that Masumi has white streaks in her hair like Rogue, but...her main color hair is black. I can live with this, even though it bears resemblance to Rogue. I dig Rogue, so Masumi should live up to that, or better! Once the action starts, and it starts almost immediately, Masumi explains that her ancestor weakened Legions power by dividing it up into Deadly Sins. Okay...that's cool. I didn't expect that. Seven of these were let loose into the world, while the eighth was infused in her swords. The sins are Sloth, Gluttony, Lust, Greed, Pride, Envy, Wrath, and the one fused into Masumi's blades is Despondency. Masumi's family was also killed because of Legion, but a cousin of hers still remains. When Masumi visits her, she finds out that there is more going on than meets the eye. This comic is packed with beautiful artwork, an intriguing story that keeps you wondering what will happen next.
Definitely pick up both Jennifer Blood and Masumi this week. They may only be a short series, but still worth the read! It's especially good if you don't want to get too deep into a series, (like DC Comics New 52 that are up to issues 32 already.) Give them a shot and try something new. You might surprise yourself.
Till next time geek on, my friends!
