Jessica Jones #3
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Michael Gaydos (CA) David Mack
Parental Advisory
In Shops: Dec 14, 2016
SRP: $3.99
Jessica Jones’ new secrets start to unfold. How far did Jessica go to uncover a deadly secret in the Marvel Universe?
From the original creators comes an all-new chapter in the world-famous private eye’s ongoing adventures.
The Marvel Minimates line of mini-figures has tackled every corner of the Marvel Universe, from the comic books to movies to animation. But now they’re diving into the world of Marvel TV! Two box sets based on the first seasons of Daredevil and Jessica Jones hit stores this week, with a set based on Daredevil Season 2 on the way, and now Diamond Select Toys is proud to announce a new set based on the Luke Cage TV series!
Featuring Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes and Mariah Dillard, this box set will include both raised and lowered hood pieces for Luke Cage, as well as interchangeable arms, legs and head to re-create his post-experiment appearance. Read on for more information about all four sets, and reserve or pre-order yours today, through your local comic shop or favorite online retailer.
Available Now:
Marvel Minimates Daredevil TV Series 1 Box Set
A Diamond Select Toys release! The critically acclaimed TV show is joining the Marvel Minimates line! Based on the popular online TV series Daredevil, this box set of four different Minimates mini-figures features plenty of accessories and interchangeable parts! Daredevil (in his black costume) includes alternate parts to transform into blind lawyer Matt Murdock, while nurse Claire Temple includes an alternate masked head, hood and gloved hands. Rounding out the set are Matt’s partner Foggy Nelson and Hell’s Kitchen crime lord Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. the Kingpin! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure measures 2 inches tall and features 14 points of articulation. Packaged in a full-color window box! (Item #MAY162405, SRP: $24.99)
Marvel Minimates Jessica Jones TV Series 1 Box Set
A Diamond Select Toys release! Return to the world of private investigator Jessica Jones in this Minimates mini-figure box set based on the hit Netflix TV series! Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Trish Walker and Kilgrave each stand 2 inches tall and feature 14 points of articulation. Plus, each character comes with removable jackets and alternate parts, including arms and a screaming Kilgrave head, as well as accessories like smartphones, a laptop and Chinese takeout! Includes four display stands. Packaged in a full-color window box. (Item #JUN162392, SRP: $24.99)
Coming Spring 2017:
Marvel Minimates Daredevil TV Season 2 Box Set
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen is back, with a new friend and two new frenemies! Based on Season 2 of the Daredevil TV series on Netflix, this box set of four Minimates mini-figures features Daredevil as he appeared in the infamous stairwell fight, plus Elektra, Stick and Karen Page! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features 14 points of articulation, fully interchangeable parts, and a display stand. The set also includes a duct-taped gun hand and chain for Daredevil, a removable hat and alternate head for Stick, a laptop and Frank Castle’s X-Ray for Karen, and sais and an alternate head for Elektra. Packaged in a full-color window box. (Item #OCT162588, SRP: $24.99)
Marvel Netflix Luke Cage TV Minimates Box Set
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Say his name! The newest Marvel TV star is Luke Cage, a.k.a. Power Man, and the Marvel Minimates line is celebrating the release of his first season with a box set of Minimates based on the Netflix series! Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Cottonmouth and Mariah Dillard each measure approximately 2 inches tall and feature up to 14 points of articulation. Each figure features interchangeable parts and accessories, and Luke Cage can transform from his hooded streetwear to his post-experiment Power Man look! Figures come packaged in a full-color window box. (Item # to come, SRP: $24.99)
In Jessica Jones #2, the comic suffers a little bit of a sophomore slump as Jessica’s estranged husband Luke Cage confronts her about the whereabouts of their daughter, Dani. This is one of the many questions that writer Brian Michael Bendis actually answers the comic as Jessica’s P.I. case is still ongoing, and he hasn’t really dug deep into the falling out between Luke and Jessica beyond yelling and destruction of property. This reliance on mystery doesn’t leave much room for characterization beyond Jessica being a bad mom, on the run, and trying to live a “normal life” if normal means investigating cases involving other dimensions and obscure Spider-Man villains.
However, the art in Jessica Jones #2 remains solidly laid out and filled with the raw emotion of Alias, but with more inventive layouts from Michael Gaydos. He and colorist Matt Hollingsworth show the evolution of their art style from the original series thanks to a flashback done like an issue of Alias. Gaydos’ new take on Luke Cage looks a lot like the actor Mike Colter from the Netflix TV show, and his use of jagged lines gives him a powerful energy in spite of Bendis’ one note characterization of him. Hollingsworth keeps his colors neutral or muted to keep the book looking “realistic” even if there is a lot of flying and even some dimension hopping. A few major superheroes make cameos, but he doesn’t focus on the colors of their costumes because this is Jessica Jones’ story.
The parts of Jessica Jones #2 that really strike home are when Jessica is coming to grips with her feelings, and this is where Bendis’ decompression works unlike the parts with Luke Cage and her case. Gaydos’ vivisection of the page
helps too as she retreats in herself and wonders why she still can’t land after flying, or why she missed her daughter’s first steps. He also doesn’t reuse as many panels as he did in Alias using more poses like her lying down on the pavement after a long flight to New Jersey and trying to avoid superhero interlopers. Jessica’s longing for stability with her daughter and to be left alone to rebuild her life as a private investigator are the moments which will keep me continuing to read this series even if the whole tension with Luke plus run of the mill private investigator case that gets freaky and connected to superheroes is a retread of storylines in both Alias and New Avengers.(That is unless it somehow connects to Bendis’ work on the Ultimate Universe, which would be strange, yet cool and a good use of characters that he, Mark Millar, and others developed for over a decade.)
The main thing that keeps Jessica Jones #2 stuck in mediocrity is how Bendis writes Luke Cage, which is surprising because he was the writer that took him from obscurity, gave him a 7 year arc in his run on the Avengers titles where he went from an individualistic hero to a family man and a leader, and just made him so damn cool. A touch of this coolness remains in a flashback where he retells a funny story where he asked Dr. Doom for $200. But, in the present, his only character trait is anger that is channeled in highly unproductive ways like destroying his wife’s car, threatening her, and stealing her camera, which is important to her private detective work. It’s like Luke Cage went from a good, if occasionally goofy and reckless dad to borderline abusive overnight with no warning or reason. Hopefully, Bendis and Gaydos shade out his motivation and actions a little bit more, but for now, it reeks of a publicity stunt at best and a slap in the face to people, who have been the victims of their spouses abusing them verbally and through destroying their personal property.
Jessica Jones #2 is evidence of Michael Gaydos’ ability to draw out genuine emotions through poses and page layouts, but the plot is a bit of a police procedural snooze and Bendis falls back on old patterns when it comes to Jessica Jones’ characterization while being downright regressive with Luke Cage.
Story: Brian Michael Bendis Art: Michael Gaydos Colors: Matt Hollingsworth
Story: 6 Art: 8 Overall: 7 Recommendation: Read
Marvel Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Jessica Jones #2
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Michael Gaydos (CA) David Mack
Parental Advisory
In Shops: Nov 16, 2016
SRP: $3.99
There are so many mysteries to discover in the Marvel Universe and Jessica’s new case may be the most dangerous one.
No spoilers, but some of the biggest questions about the new Marvel NOW! are about to be revealed in this very comic.
November is a huge month for Diamond Select Toys, as pre-orders open on a wide variety of 2017 items, including a new selection of Vinimates vinyl figures, from several brand-new licenses! Vinimates from Watchmen, Iron Giant, Forbidden Planet, Alien, Beetlejuice and Caddyshack all make their bow this month, plus more new items from Batman, Ghostbusters, Marvel Comics, X-Files and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Pre-order through your local comic shop, or order online through your favorite retailer!
Alien Vinimates Big Chap Vinyl Figure
A Diamond Select Toys Release! In space, no one can hear you scream with delight at the newest Alien Vinimates vinyl figure! This time, DST is revisiting the original 1979 film, to capture the original “Big Chap” Alien in the Minimates block-figure style. This 4-inch vinyl figure features an articulated neck, so you can customize his pose, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. (Item #NOV162418, SRP: $9.99)
Batman The Animated Series Batgirl Resin Bust
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Gotham City just got even more dangerous… for criminals! Joining DST’s epic line of resin busts based on Batman: The Animated Series, this bust of Barbara Gordon’s alter ego captures Batgirl as she appeared in the early seasons of the show. Measuring approximately 5 inches tall, this bust is in scale to other pieces in the series, and sits atop a pedestal base inspired by Gotham’s art-deco architecture. Packaged in a numbered, full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity, this bust is limited to just 3,000 pieces. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #NOV162439, SRP: $59.99)
Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Phone Vinyl Bank
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Your personal Batcave is almost complete, but no Batcave is complete without a bright red telephone! This life-sized vinyl bank, based directly on the red phone seen in the Batmobile on the Batman Classic TV Series, may not connect you with Commissioner Gordon, but it will hold your loose change, thanks to a slot in the top and an access door in the base! Use it to save up for that Batmobile you’ve always wanted! Packaged in a full-color window box. (Item #NOV162443, SRP: $29.99)
Beetlejuice Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys Release! He’s the ghost with the most! The spastic spectre with a knack for tormenting the living captured our hearts in Tim Burton’s feature film Beetlejuice, and now Betelgeuse and his bride-to-be Lydia are Vinimates vinyl figures! Each 4-inch figure strikes a pose from the film, and has an articulated neck for further poses. Sculpted in the block-figure style, each figure comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Betelgeuse Vinyl Figure (Item #NOV162425, SRP: $9.99)
Lydia Vinyl Figure (Item #NOV162426, SRP: $9.99)
Caddyshack Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys Release! For years, fans of Caddyshack have been told they’ll get nothing and like it, but now they’re here – the first-ever collectible figures based on the classic comedy film! Wild and crazy Al Czervik and stuffy Judge Elihu Smails each measure about 4 inches tall, are sculpted in the block-figure style, and have poseable heads. Each comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Al Czervik Vinyl Figure (Item #NOV162419, SRP: $9.99)
Judge Smails Vinyl Figure (Item #NOV162420, SRP: $9.99)
DC Gallery New Batman Adventures Poison Ivy PVC Diorama
A Diamond Select Toys Release! It’s time for another dose of poison! Based on her drastically different appearance in the fourth season of Batman: The Animated Series (titled New Batman Adventures), this all-new PVC figure of Poison Ivy shows off her darker, more dangerous look! With pale skin and a dark green outfit, this 9” scale PVC figure is in scale to all Gallery and Femme Fatales PVC figures, posing on a diorama base. The piece features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #NOV162440, SRP: $45.00)
Forbidden Planet Vinimates Robby the Robot Vinyl Figure
A Diamond Select Toys Release! From the Forbidden Planet comes one of the most advanced robots of all time: Robby the Robot! A triumph of engineering when he made his acting debut in the 1957 sci-fi classic, Robby went on to become one one of Hollywood’s most famous robot actors, and now he’s the newest 4-inch Vinimates vinyl figure! Sculpted in the block-figure style, Robby comes packaged in a full-color window box. (Item #NOV162421, SRP: $9.99)
Ghostbusters Select Action Figures Series 5 Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Anybody seen any ghosts? The hit toy line based on the horror-comedy classic movie Ghostbusters is back with a fifth series of action figures, and this series is spectrally delicious! Series 5 unleashes three spirits from the original 1984 movie: the Library Ghost, the Taxi Driver Zombie and a Terror Dog! Each 7-inch scale figure features up to 16 points of articulation, as well as character-specific accessories: the Library Ghost comes with a stack of books, the Taxi Driver comes with a steering wheel and the Terror Dog comes with interchangeable horns so it can be either Zuul or Vinz Clortho! Plus, each figure comes with a piece of the rooftop diorama – these are the last three figures you need to complete the whole shebang! Packaged in the trademark Select display packaging, with side panel artwork for shelf reference. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! (Item #NOV162416, SRP: $24.99/ea.)
Iron Giant Vinimates Vinyl Figure
A Diamond Select Toys Release! The Iron Giant is not of this earth, and he is definitely not a gun, but he is the next Vinimates vinyl figure from DST! With his hands on his hips, the Iron Giant strikes a heroic pose straight out of the classic animated film, and his articulated neck allows you to further customize that pose. Measuring approximately 4 inches tall, the Iron Giant is sculpted in the Minimates block-figure style, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. (Item #NOV162417, SRP: $9.99)
Marvel Gallery Jessica Jones as Jewel PVC Diorama
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Before she was a hard-boiled detective and the star of her own TV show, Jessica Jones was Jewel, an up-and-coming superhero, part-time Avenger and full-time fashion plate! This 9-inch scale PVC diorama of Jewel depicts the superheroine with her purple hair and white jumpsuit, blowing a kiss of purple stars. In scale to all Gallery and Femme Fatales PVC figures, Jewel comes packaged in a full-color widow box, and features a detailed sculpt and paint applications. Sculpted by Alejandro Pereira. (Item #NOV162441, SRP: $45.00)
Marvel Minimates Series 71 Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys release! The greatest mix-tape in the galaxy is back! The unlikely team of misfits known as Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is coming back to our solar system with a new movie, and DST is marking the occasion with a new assortment of Minimates based on the film! Four new two-packs capture the main cast in 2-inch mini-figure form: Starlord pairs with Yondu, Gamora with Rocket and Groot, and two comic-shop-exclusive sets feature Ego with Ayesha and Taserface with Mantis. Each Minimate features up to 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts, and each 2-pack comes in a full-color window box. You’re welcome! (Item #NOV162442, SRP: $9.99/ea.)
Watchmen Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Who watched the Watchmen? We all did, because it was one of the most epic superhero films of all time! Now, the Vinimates vinyl figure format takes on characters from the film, capturing Rorschach, Nite Owl and the Comedian as 4-inch figures! Sculpted in the block figure style, each figure features an articulated neck for customizing their movie-inspired poses, and each comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Rorschach Vinyl Figure (Item #NOV162422, SRP: $9.99)
Nite Owl Vinyl Figure (Item #NOV162423, SRP: $9.99)
Comedian Vinyl Figure (Item #NOV162424, SRP: $9.99)
X-Files Flukeman Vinyl bust bank
A Diamond Select Toys Release! From out of the sewer comes the Flukeman! One of the most iconic creatures from the X-Files TV series, this grotesque misstep in evolution is now the place where you put all of your spare change! A coin slot on the back allows the coins to go in, and you’ll be less tempted to open up the base and make a withdrawal when you look at the horrific face of the Flukeman. This 8-inch vinyl bank features detailed paint applications and comes packaged in a clear polybag. Sculpted by Eli Livingston! (Item #NOV162444, SRP: $22.99)
When Mondo first saw Matthew Woodson‘s beautiful artwork for the Luke Cage, Daredevil and Jessica Jones vinyl soundtracks, they knew that they’d make for an awesome poster set. Tomorrow they’ll have The Defenders available as screen prints, each featuring a layer of spot varnish to bring different elements of the illustration to life.
All three posters will be available for sale at a random time tomorrow.
Daredevil by Matthew Woodson. 18″x24″ screen print with spot varnish. Hand numbered. Edition of 250. Printed by D&L Screenprinting. $45
Jessica Jones by Matthew Woodson. 24″x18″ screen print with spot varnish. Hand numbered. Edition of 250. Printed by D&L Screenprinting. $45
Luke Cage by Matthew Woodson. 18″x24″ screen print with spot varnish. Hand numbered. Edition of 250. Printed by D&L Screenprinting. $45
It’s a new week and we’ve got all sorts of things coming up including interviews, reviews, and contest! It all kicks off really soon but while you wait for that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.
Around the Tubes
The Beat – RIP Preacher co-creator Steve Dillon – Our thoughts go out to Steve’s friends and family.
Kotaku – We Were Wrong About Limiting Children’s Screen Time – Rather interesting.
CBR – Jessica Jones Season 2 Will Be Directed Entirely By Women – Very cool and can’t wait for the new season!
Comics Alliance – ‘Deadpool’ Director Tim Miller Leaves ‘Deadpool 2’ – Doomed! Doomed we tell ya!
Publisher’s Weekly – Insight Editions Launches a Comics Imprint – This could be great. They do some fantastic books.
The Beat – The mixed messages of Wonder Woman as she’s named Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls – Agree? Disagree?
Around the Tubes Reviews
Talking Comics – The Mighty Thor #12
Check out some of the announced sell-outs and new printings over the past week in our Sunday roundup.
Image Comics
The Black Monday Murders issues #1-3 created by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Tomm Coker are being rushed back to print in order to keep up with increased customer demand. Printings of every issue will be available upon release of the forthcoming The Black Monday Murders #4.
The Black Monday Murders #1, 4th printing, The Black Monday Murders #2, 3rd printing, The Black Monday Murders #3, 2nd printing, and The Black Monday Murders #4 will all be available on Wednesday, November 16th.
Green Valley #1—created and written by Max Landis, drawn by Giuseppe Camuncoli, inked by Cliff Rathburn, colored by Jean-Francois Beauliu, and lettered by Pat Brosseau—is being fast-tracked to a second printing in order to keep up with customer demand. The comic returns to shelves November 9th.
Image Comics has announced that issue #2 of the genre-bending sci-fi noir series Hadrian’s Wall by C.O.W.L. super-team Kyle Higgins, Alec Siegel, and Rod Reis will be rushed back to print in order to keep up with customer demand. It will be available on shelves the same day as forthcoming Hadrian’s Wall #3, providing customers with the perfect jumping-on point to the hot new series.
Hadrian’s Wall #2 is out November 16th.
Kill or Be Killed—the hot new series from Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and Elizabeth Breitweiser—back to print in order to keep up with overwhelming customer demand. The breakout hit from the creative team behind the Eisner Award-winning The Fade Out series made headlines with critics and fans alike raving about this mind-bending thrill ride.
As an added bonus, the 4th printing of issue #1 will feature a new cover by award-winning artist David Aja.
Kill or Be Killed #1, 4th printing, Kill or Be Killed #2, 3rd printing, Kill or Be Killed #3, 2nd printing, and Kill or Be Killed #4 will all be available on Wednesday, November 16th.
Author Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso, the New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award winning creative team that redefined the crime genre with 100 Bullets, have served up another hit with Moonshine. The first issue is being rushed back to print in order to keep up with increasing customer demand.
Moonshine #1 2nd printing arrives November 16th.
Reborn by Mark Millar and Greg Capullo which launched today is being rushed back to print immediately to keep up with the overwhelming customer demand.
Reborn #1 2nd printing is being released November 16th.
Marvel
Just like the Jackal himself, The Clone Conspiracy #1 keeps making new copies! Following a rapid sell-out of both the first and second printing at the distributor level, Marvel is pleased to announce that The Clone Conspiracy #1 will return to comic shops for a third printing! Copies may still be available at retail level, and now is your chance to jump on board the next turning point in the life of the Amazing Spider-Man! The world is already talking, so don’t get left behind because the story is just getting started!
The arrival of the Champions was just the beginning. Marvel NOW! is charging forward, pushing the Marvel Universe into new and exciting directions with new books and new story arcs from some of the industry’s top creators. Marvel has announced a wave of sellouts for these can’t-miss comics! In addition to the new Marvel flagship title Champions #1 (arriving in stores 11/02/16), the following titles have all sold out at the distributor level and will be rushed back for new printings: Amazing Spider-Man #19, CAGE! #1, Deadpool: Back in Black #1, Death of X #1, Doctor Strange #12, Enchanted Tiki Room #1, Invincible Iron Man #14 and Jessica Jones #1! Champions #1 2nd printing is out November 2nd with the rest arriving November 16th.
So, hear the one where the writer went off on Romani people at a New York Comic Con panel? Check that out and more in our round-up of news and reviews from around the web.
Around the Tubes
The Beat – NYCC ’16: Anti-Romani Statements Made at X-Men LGBTQ Panel – Read this part 1
The Beat – Romani Open Society Fellow Responds to Peter David’s Anti-Romani Statements – Read this part 2
Crave Online – New York Comic Con 2016 | Starset Teases Their Marvel Graphic Novel – Well ok then.
CBLDF – Survey Shows Stark Increase in Librarian Self-Censorship – Sad to hear.
Comics Alliance – Marvel Still Has Plans for the Vampire Hunter ‘Blade’ – How about that comic that was announced?
Publisher’s Weekly – New York Comic Con: 2016 Sales Creep Up, ICv2 Surveys Retail Disruption – Interesting stuff here.
The Beat – Madefire Gets Another $6.5M in Funding and Launches Virtual Reality Comics App – Well this is an interesting move.
Around the Tubes Reviews
Talking Comics – Aquaman #8
Talking Comics – Champions #1
Talking Comics – Green Valley #1
Talking Comics – He-Man/Thundercats #1
Talking Comics – Jessica Jones #1
Talking Comics – Moonshine #1
Talking Comics – Shade, the Changing Girl #1
Talking Comics – Shipwreck #1
Jessica Jones is definitely off the couch and… fresh out of jail in Jessica Jones #1 as her co-creators, the creative team behind Alias reunites to weave quite the mystery. And Jessica Jones #1 definitely has an “Alias II” vibe with Jessica on her own, trying to avoid people who “care” about her, and having a weird P.I. client, whose case may end up connected to the larger Marvel Universe. (For example, the first arc of Alias seemed like a political conspiracy thriller, but ended up being about Captain America’s secret identity.) And then, there are also the visual and verbal hallmarks of Alias making their triumphant return, like Marvel heroes showing up in their civilian identities, snarky dialogue from Brian Michael Bendis, rough-hewn, yet subtly expressive art from Michael Gaydos, and a muted noir color palette from Matt Hollingsworth.
The first issue of Jessica Jones seems more concerned with the intrigue and mysteries surrounding our protagonist than her emotions or characterization, but Bendis and Gaydos still make sure her personality shines through beneath mentions of the multiverse, Fantastic Four, and guest appearances from Misty Knight and Jessica Drew, who weirdly is a dead ringer for Krysten Ritter. She is exasperated by the whole going to prison deal and just wants a simple P.I. case to take her mind off things.
Jessica gets a great character defining moment when Misty Knight shows up at her office and attacks her because Jessica and Luke Cage’s baby is missing. When it seems like Misty is going to deck her with her metal arm, Jessica grabs and kicks her in a simple, yet potent bit of choreography from Gaydos. And Bendis follows this up with a pithy bit of dialogue cementing her eternal underdog status in the Marvel Universe, “Didn’t know you were that strong.” “No one ever does.” Jessica Jones has great superpowers, a keen investigative mind, and even got an endorsement from Captain America at the end of Alias, but she has been stuck as a housewife for the past few years. This is all set to change in the new series.
On a pure entertainment level, Jessica Jones #1 is all hook. Even without the P.I. case, there are the three huge mysteries about the location of her baby Dani, why she was in a jail for supervillains, and why her and Luke’s marriage is in the rocks. The cliffhanger at the end of the issue might hold the answer for one of these burning questions though. Then, there’s the case itself, which is tangentially connected to the end of Secret Wars (and the Marvel multiverse), possibly Bendis’ work in the Ultimate Universe, and a big name Marvel character as a woman named Sophie thinks her husband is from another dimension or universe.
Gaydos does a nice job of making Jessica actually taken aback a little by this case with surprised glance and even 
an eyebrow raise after Sophie mentions “Peter Parker”. Bendis, Gaydos, and Hollingsworth also make a little magic with a dark color palette, rough camera lens-like layouts, and confident dialogue about Jessica finding the husband and closing the case. If anything, Jessica Jones definitely knows she has P.I. skills and talks trash to Jessica Drew about this criticizing her form on a stake out.
Jessica Jones #1 isn’t flawless, and some parts of the comic seem like a band going back and playing their earlier hits instead of breaking new ground with some reused faces from Gaydos and ripping down the past 10 years of Jessica Jones’ history to make the new series more compelling. But, if anything, there is loads of tension in Jessica Jones #1 as Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos, and Matt Hollingsworth have her way out of her comfort zone and lonely like her early days in Alias. This may seem regressive, but Jessica is channeling her rage and negative feelings to solve Sophie’s case instead of drowning it in a bottle of whiskey and is definitely more sure of herself than she was in Alias.
Jessica Jones #1 is a bold, high stakes start to Jessica’s new solo series, but its unique visual style and attitude from Bendis, Gaydos, Hollingsworth isn’t drowned out by the big time plot developments.
Story: Brian Michael Bendis Art: Michael Gaydos Colors: Matt Hollingsworth
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8 Recommendation: Buy
Marvel Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
