Welcome to another issue of graphic novel reviews. This time around two entrees', first up BoP Vol.2 (Swiercynski & Foreman) + Wolverine & Gambit - Victims (Loeb & Sale)
Birds of Prey Vol.2 - Your Kiss Might Kill
Written by Duane Swiercynski
Art by Travel Foreman + Variant covers by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau
Black Canary only wanted the best for her crew, but with so many issues among the members things get dicey. From outsiders looking in their investigation, to the Owls sending a Talon, and Poison Ivy of all people becoming the evil that they feared (but in a good / bad way that no one could see coming)
Although it is a small collection of issues, it covers plenty of back story and includes issue #0 (a prelude). However the main story is about the trust between the team. Ivy is also a prime focus in what her true intentions were all along being brought into the crew.Whatever challenges the ladies face, they work at all odds to stay alive, even in the worst circumstances.
Wolverine & Gambit - Victims
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by Tim Sale
Two of Marvel's leading X-men buddies team up to solve a crime case involving mystery, intrigue, and murders in London. But like all stories involving these two, they have issues only they can solve (even without violence). I find it interesting that most of the time that they interact, which is rare in recent tales. Although there are a few bouts in the story, they are rare but connected for a reason. But the main connection is their love lives, the women they've met and connected their hearts with. Until a new "Jack the Ripper" rears its ugly head, and harms many unsuspecting victims.
**Note: This is definitely not a book for young readers, it takes on a more darker, sinister spin with these two formidable heroes. I honestly that there were more books like this that focused on what makes characters like these protect those that many couldn't without the strength to do so. Maybe there's a hidden message somewhere, but it is worthwhile reading.
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