Review of
Sex Criminals Volume One: One Weird Trick,
by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky ISBN 9781607069461
Five out of five stars
Bizarre consequences of sex
The premise of
this graphic novel is not exactly what the title suggests. The two main characters,
Suzie and Jon have many problems. From fitting into society to their jobs to
their outlook on life. Yet, they have one asset that is truly unique. When
Suzie has sex, the world, except for her and Jon, comes to a standstill.
Blessed with
this advantage, they do what many people in their social positions would do,
rob banks. Therefore, they use their sexual powers to commit ordinary and not
sex crimes. Although there are two difficulties. Having sex on the premises and
making sure they complete their unorthodox withdrawals before the world starts
back up again. The first proves to be easier than the second.
This is truly
an unusual comic series, there are some unique supporting characters where the
reader is uncertain as to what their roles are. They are clad in white and seem
to take the role of overseers that make sure that Suzie and Jon don’t wander
too far off the path of legality.
Unusual and
nonlinear, this was a fun graphic novel to read, in a world where comics have
strange plot lines, this is one of the weirdest, but in a fun way.
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