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Review: Citizen Jack #1

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Citizen JackA horror-comedy for anyone who hates politics! Every presidential candidate has a skeleton in their closet—Jack Northworthy worships the devil! A scandal-plagued, small town politician, Jack should in no way be president. But he’s got a secret weapon: Marlinspike, a malevolent demon of high ambitions. Together, they’re running for president in an outrageous campaign that America will never forget!

Written by Sam Humphries with art by Tommy Patterson, Citizen Jack #1 is the beginning of what looks to be an entertaining jab out our political process and system.

I can’t say I’ve ever worked for a politician like Jack Northworthy (not the devil worship stuff, the being a drug addicted jackass). But, the situation like you feel you need to make a deal with the devil to win is familiar, as well as a win at all costs mentality. Humphries has an interesting series which is part horror, part comedy, part satire, part political commentary, all mixed up in a very entertaining package that had me hooked and wanting more.

Jack might have a drug and drinking issue. He might be corrupt. He might be an idiot. But for some reason he’s entertaining, and in a weird way I’m cheering for him. It might be the underdog thing.

Humphries is backed up by Patterson whose art is solid and helps add to the vibe of Jack being a sad sack. The way the character is handled, and how he looks compared to everyone else, enhances the fact of just how low this guy is. Small details (that wording was chosen deliberately) are added to scenes that tell a story unto themselves so that Humphries doesn’t need to. Check the scene in the snowblower store as an example of this.

This year seems to be a solid one for political comics, and especially satire, with Prez being one of the other standout highlights. Both succeed in showing an understanding of a broken process and broken system, while lampooning them in a way that makes you laugh, though we all should probably be crying from the reality of it all. It’s just a first issue, but Citizen Jack looks like it’s just what I need to get through the 2016 election.

Story: Sam Humphries Art: Tommy Patterson
Story: 9 Art: 8 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Cast Your Vote for Citizen Jack, a Brand New Horror-Comedy for Everyone Who Hates Politics

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As America dives into the terrifying farce of election season, Image Comics has announced Citizen Jack, a brand new horror-comedy for everyone who hates politics. Created by blockbuster writer Sam Humphries and artist Tommy Patterson, Citizen Jack debuts on November 4th, 2015.

Every presidential candidate has a skeleton in the closet—but Jack worships the devil. Citizen Jack tells the story of Jack Northworthy, a scandal-plagued small town politician, who should in no way be president. But he has a secret weapon: Marlinspike, a malevolent demon of high ambitions. Together, they’re running for president in an outrageous campaign that America will never forget.

Humphries and Patterson have enlisted an all-star team including editor Jeanine Shaefer, designer Dylan Todd, with colors by John Alderink, and letters by Rachel Deering.

Humphries feels we’ve all had one of two reactions when it comes to politics, screaming in terror, or laughing to stop the screaming. The series comes from the teams “fright and amusement at our current system.”

Cast your vote for Citizen Jack‘s (Diamond code SEP150499) diabolical extra-sized debut this November, featuring covers by series artist Patterson, and a special variant cover by comics’ bad boy supreme, Chip Zdarsky (Diamond code SEP150500), co-creator of the smash-hit Sex Criminals and writer of Archie Comics’ upcoming Jughead series. Final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, October 12th.

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Preview: Game of Thrones #24

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Game of Thrones #24

George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abrahams (w)
Tommy Patterson (a)
Mike S. Miller (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

FINAL ISSUE!!! Driven by the need to avenge his father’s murder and clear the name he himself is not permitted to bear, Jon Snow breaks his solemn vow and deserts from the Night’s Watch—an action for which there is but a single penalty: death. Meanwhile, Eddard’s heir, Robb Stark, seeks to rally his bannermen, not all of whom are eager to follow the young, unproven leader, no matter whose son he may be. And Daenerys, grief-stricken at the death of her husband, Drogo, builds a great funeral pyre to consume the hollow remnants of her life… only to find herself present at the fiery birth of a new age.

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Preview: Game of Thrones #23

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Game of Thrones #23

George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (w)
Tommy Patterson (a)
Mike S. Miller (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Mature

In Winterfell, Bran, troubled by strange dreams of a three-eyed crow, learns from Maester Luwin of the children of the forest, the original inhabitants of Westeros. But his lesson is interrupted by another bird—a raven, bearing grim news from King’s Landing: Lord Eddard is dead. Meanwhile, it is to that once-proud city, now stained with blood and madness, that Tyrion Lannister is dispatched by his father, Tywin, to rule as regent for the young King Joffrey. And across the sea, Daenerys learns that her son is dead… and her husband worse than dead.

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Preview: Game of Thrones #22

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Game of Thrones #22

George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (w)
Tommy Patterson (a)
Mike S. Miller (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Mature

Drogo is dying of his wounds. Daenerys will do anything to save him, even if it means embracing forbidden bloodmagic. But such spells carry a deadly price and, as the pregnant Dany is about to learn, that price can be far harder to bear than any graveside grieving. Now Sansa Stark, still betrothed to the mad young King Joffrey, yet no longer in love with him, finds herself as much a prisoner as Lord Eddard was, facing a fate as cruel and capricious . . . and as final.

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Preview: George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones #21

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GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S A GAME OF THRONES #21

George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (w)
Tommy Patterson (a)
Mike S. Miller (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Mature

To the victors belong the spoils: thus has it always been for the savage nomads of the Dothraki. But when Daenerys finds that the spoils include helpless women, she intercedes— triggering angry dissension between Khal Drogo and his men. Drogo’s word is law . . . yet the strange ways of his Targaryen bride undercut his authority. Now wounded, Drogo is weaker still. Yet help comes from an unexpected quarter: among the rescued women, a healer steps forward, eager to repay her debt.

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Preview: George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones #20

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GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S A GAME OF THRONES #20

George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (w)
Tommy Patterson (a)
Mike S. Miller (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Mature

Battle is joined at the Trident, with Tyrion Lannister in the vanguard—placed there by a father determined to rid himself of an embarrassment. But the fortunes of war are not so easily manipulated, as Lord Tywin is about to learn, to his great regret . . . and even greater rage. For in a brilliant tactical move, the host of young Robb Stark has descended upon the army of Jaime Lannister outside the besieged gates of Riverrun, and has won a great victory… and a prize that might end the war before it has fairly begun.

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Preview: George R.R. Martins’ A Game of Thrones #19

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GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S A GAME OF THRONES #19

George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (w)
Tommy Patterson (a)
Mike S. Miller (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Mature

The critically acclaimed adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s sweeping epic! Tyrion, under escort by a savage clan of warriors (and in a precarious position of being both their leader and their hostage) reunites with his father. Soon after, Tywin vows to uphold Tyrion’s promises to the clans… provided they fight for him against the army of Robb Stark!

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Preview: George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones #18

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GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S A GAME OF THRONES #18

George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (w)
Tommy Patterson (a)
Mike S. Miller (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Mature

After the death of Viserys, Khal Drogo seems content to forget his promise to conquer Westeros for his wife, Daenerys—until an assassination attempt stirs him to vows of vengeance. Vengeance is also in the air at King’s Landing, where Joffrey, newly enthroned, names Tywin Lannister as the King’s Hand… while Sansa Stark pleads for the life of her father, now named a traitor to the crown.

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Preview: George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones #17

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GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S A GAME OF THRONES #17

George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (w)
Tommy Patterson (a)
Mike S. Miller (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Mature

News of Eddard Stark’s arrest for treason has spread to Castle Black, where Jon Snow finds that the onus of bastardy is nothing compared to being the son of an accused traitor. But that is the least of his problems. For the frozen corpses of two rangers, brought back for examination, prove lively enough to commit murder. Meanwhile, in Winterfell, Robb Stark calls his bannermen and marches south . . . Though the wildling woman Osha argues that the real fight lies to the north, against the mysterious Others. But with Eddard and Sansa held hostage, Robb knows that only victory on the battlefield can save them.

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