The Stop Button

Did it take me three minutes to read that issue? I’m not sure.

There’s nothing worse than a boring all-action issue. I suppose we get to hear about the big secret behind Stumptown’s mystery, but it’s pretty boring. Rucka has no talent for making the mundane seem intriguing.

Mostly what he gives the reader this issue is a couple women accusing the other of being gay.

After Batwoman (and Montoya in Gotham Central and Carrie in Whiteout), Rucka really needs a new schtick. Or maybe he could create some maybe lesbian comic book character who isn’t hot.

Umm. What else.

The art. Something’s definitely wrong with the art this issue. They’ve changed colorists and while the new guy isn’t as good as Lee Loughridge, he’s not bad. Southworth’s getting rushed here. Instead of looking deliberately hurried, he’s looking lazy.

Still, I’m generally okay with the book. It’s just unimaginative.

CREDITS

The Case of the Girl Who Took Her Shampoo but Left Her Mini, Part Three; writer, Greg Rucka; artist, Matthew Southworth; colorist, Rico Renzi; editor, James Lucas Jones; publisher, Oni Press.