Comic Review: Man-Eaters #1 (Image)

Much has been said already about Man-Eaters #1 from Image. Is it worth purchasing? Let’s have a look!

This title has already been receiving some media attention. Written by New York Times bestseller thriller writer Chelsea Cain, and illustrated by artist Kate Niemczyk, Man-Eaters is about young woman. Young women who are adversely affected during their period, and who turn into huge, dangerous cats. Cats who kill anyone around! Yikes!

Once again, Portland Oregon is the centre of attention for a comic. Wow, what a place for comic confluence!
Anyway, a mutation in a parasite called toxoplasmosis has created a deadly effect on young women, despite vast amounts of hormone suppressant being pumped into the public water supply. Some women are outliers and go on killing rampages, unaffected by the hormone treatment.

One twelve-year-old girl, who loves her dad, is OUR centre of attention. Her dad, a forensic cop, is a great guy. But what will happen when cat attacks start happening close to home?

It’s a pretty good story. I like the concept and the characters. The story does have an overarching feel of being provocative in daring to talk about menstruation. It’s new ground for comics. Fascinating how an exaggerated take on women’s’ monthly cycles can be turned into a compelling story.

The art is good, the storytelling style unique, and colorist Rachelle Rosenberg delivers a commendable palette that feels right for this innovatively told tale. There is some interesting support material in the back pages of the issue that tie-in with the Man-Eaters concept.

Image Comics, Man-Eaters #1, $3.99 for 28 pages of content. Teen +