SCARLET BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & ALEX MALEEV
Category: Graphic Novel, fiction, crime
Doing some laundry I started reading the graphic novel Scarlet by Bendis and Maleev. Once I started, it was impossible to stop. Our protagonist is something of a vigilante, and you’ll either be questioning her sanity or cheering her on by the end. When a corrupt cop shatters Scarlet’s life for personal gain, she wasn't supposed to survive it. She definitely wasn't supposed to turn that vengeance into something tangible. The artwork was impressive, grey and red played a prominent role to set a gritty, tarnished feel to the story. Another thing I really enjoyed was the fact that Scarlet, while a lead female in a graphic novel, was not sexualized in the way that most women are. She is a realistic and emphatic being. I’m looking forward to additions to this series, since things are left off seemingly on the cusp of something larger than Scarlet herself. This quick paced story was enjoyable from start to finish, a must read for long time graphic novel lovers or first timers.
I'll take a look into that one. :3
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