Issue : Pencilneck #1
Writer : Victor Carungi
Artist / Greytones: Jeff Blascyk
Release Date: 2006
Pages: 28
Price: $3.50
"Jonathan Kincaid is a mild mannered banker with an undiscovered
violent streak and has spent the last 22 years of his life punishing
himself for the incarceration of this twin brother, Jeffery. In those
years he's repressed even the tiniest feelings of anger which has
turned him into a weak-willed pencilneck of a bank manager.
All of that changes when three mobsters crash into Jonathan's
life and offer a trade - the life of his debtor brother in exchange for
helping them rob his bank. Jonathan is left with a choice - save the
brother he hasn't seen in years or do nothing and watch him die. You can only be afraid for so long..."
A
beautiful well written first issue that had me hooked instantly. This
may not be along horror lines but I knew after reading other works by
Carungi that I had to check this one out. It does not disappoint on any
level. A great action filled thrill ride from page one.
Artwork: 4.2 out of 5
The
artwork in this issue is flat out fantastic. Each panel shines with
awesome character detail. The way the inking works on top of the
pencils really makes it have a unique look. The shading just makes the
characters pop more. Overall just a great book to look at. The panels
just depict the action so well.
Story: 4.4 out of 5
This
is the second work of Carungi I have read, and I just want to read
more. He has such a cool grasp on the idea here. His dialogue flows so
well, and just the layers of story that he presents here are brilliant.
You are given the main story line but there are I guess hidden things
along the way that aren't explained in this issue making you know the
next issue will build more. Just a great issue with a nice twisted come
back for more ending.
Dying Breath: 4 out of 5
What a way to intorduce the reader to this story. Nothing about this
issue is below the bar, as a matter of fact I think it's so far over
the bar you would be surprised. Great artwork on top f a killer idea
only make it a complete package worth every penny. Check this one out,
and watch for more of Victor's work I think he is a name to keep an eye
on.
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