BABS: THE BLACK ROAD SOUTH #1 (Ahoy Comics)
Babs, Izzy, and Barry the Magic Sword are back! After a tremendous first saga, the foul mouth badass warrior is back for a new adventure. This time they get themselves into a predicament after a drunken night out. What trouble could one really get into after a drunken night?
Babs: The Black Road South #1 – Written By Garth Ennis - Art By Jacen Burrows – Colors By Andy Troy - Letters By Rob Steen - Edited By Tom Peyer - Published By Ahoy Comics
Credit: Ahoy Comics
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STORY OVERVIEW:
Babs remembers a time when she was a child and got bullied. Fast forward to the present and Babs has entered a gladiator event to get her revenge and murder her bully. She is enjoying herself so much she continues to compete and with Izzy betting on it they make a lot of money. With this newfound wealth they check into an expensive hotel and enjoy a lavish drunken night. The next morning, they no longer have any money because well they were drunk they invested in a quest. Now, they can’t get the money back and to ensure that the quest is successful so they can recoup their investment, they must travel down the Black Road South to ensure their success.
WRITING:
This debut issue is highly enjoyable, seamlessly continuing the tone established by the original storyline. Garth Ennis skillfully brings out the entertaining and adventurous scenarios that Babs encounters. The dynamic among the three main heroes makes them genuinely likable. Both the humor and the action are well-timed and effective. The lighthearted adventures ensure that each page is a pleasure to read.
ARTWORK:
The artwork in the first issue matches the artwork we became accustomed to in the first run. Jacen Burrow does an awesome job of keeping the continuity of the art going in this series. The art style matches the fun tone of the story perfectly and brings the fun nature to life. The violence in the book is also done very well and in a more tongue-in-cheek fashion to match the fun nature of the story. Andy Troy’s color choices match the art perfectly and really make the art pop.
Final Thoughts:
Babs: The Black Road South #1 is a super fun and entertaining read. If this series is half as fun as the original run, we are in for one hell of a fun ride. Go order the trade of the first run as you won’t regret it and grab this issue at the LCS then add this to your Pull List as well.
FINAL GRADE: 9.3/10
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