Review: OH S#!T ITS KIM & KIM #5

Gwen Dylan Stacy

6 years ago

Â Let me start by saying this title has now got Weezer stuck in my head. I can“t get it out and I“m not sure if that was intentional or not, but good on you, Magdalene Visaggio, if so. With that out-of-the-way, I“ll dive right into it, since this issue does the same. Kim and Kim is a fun, colorful title that opens with art by Eva Cabrera that reminds me of when Babs Tarr was first starting out. There“s a level of cute there that I can“t quite accurately communicate without comparing it to manga, complete with face squishing. Couple that with Claudia Aguirre“s vibrant colors for this space themed title, and you get some sci-fi ala Lisa Frank vibes.

For all intents and purposes however, the art doesn“t distract from the realness of the dialog between Kim Q and Kim. The language is often as colorful as the interiors and laced with some truly funny moments that I appreciate. Levity despite having to do awful things is something that I can wholeheartedly appreciate. Pleasantly enough, the building up to action sequences have the same sort of banter that you“d expect from a modern-day exchange between Bond and one of his villains. It“s playful yet somewhat strained dialogue dances on the edge of absurdity and flirtatious cat and mouse. In short, I really enjoyed it as a whole. There“s a difference between hokey and just fun idle pratter and Visaggio manages to tip toe on the wire without ever teetering too far one way or the other.

Also? This is just a personal note, but I fully support the idea of these space bandits being strong women who aren“t only funny, but also delightfully alternative looking. It appeals to larger numbers of the mass consumer who don“t quite find that characters are catered to that niche. A large number of the women that you see on both antagonist and protagonist sides are drawn and created being aware of this and they proudly wear their dyed hair and tattoos loudly. Not only that, but if you“re also a pop culture fan, like myself, you“ll appreciate the Gillen“s “Wicked and The Divine”“-esque music references scattered throughout the title itself. It adds a layer of something to the alternative art that will hit home to subculture fans.

The truth is, for many, this title might fly under their radar, which is sad, because it“s one that deserves being looked at. It“s light hearted humor and surprisingly engrossing narrative is one that I think everyone can get behind, if they give it a chance, which is why I“m going to give Kim and Kim a 4 out of five stars. Have you checked out this title yet? If not, go do it now and then let me know what your take on it is.

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(W) Magdalene Visaggio (A) Eva Cabrera (CA) Phillip Sevy