As Joe embarks on his journey to find his missing brother, his travels lead him to the town of Rockview. All is not what it seems as he encounters a Plum who has it out for Joe’s family since day one. What happened to Plum to cause such resentment towards Joe’s family?
This series continues to be a delight to read as everything about it carries the spirit of ’90s/ early 2000’s Capcom & SNK fighting games of the like. As for the actual writing story itself, it continues to be a breath of fresh air as Burnett explores more about Joe’s past with his younger brother. Readers get to see it’s not as simple as it seems as Joe’s complicated past and behaviors with his younger brother cements why there was such a rift. Joe’s turbulent youth is different from the kind-hearted Joe that readers have come to know of the present, and witnessing that contrast generates interest as to how Joe came to be who he is. Aside from Joe, Plum’s character is just as refreshing and a great foil to Joe as someone who has gone through her fair share of disappointment and pain, yet still rises to the occasions when need be. Burnett does an amazing job pacing the book, characterization, and keeping it as kinetic as the fights themselves.
Burnett does an excellent job illustrating energetic fight choreography and panel compositions that make every page exciting to read with every page turn. Coupled with Walter Baiamonte, Sara Antonellini, Simona Ivrato, and Sharon Marino’s exuberant color work, the book sings with style, and excitement. Andworld Designs lettering really shines in this book, adding to the overall tapestry of the book’s aesthetic, giving it the manga feel that the comic is channeling. It’s a no-brainer to say that this book is a load of fun and a sight for sore eyes on the comic stands that don’t offer this kind of material as much as readers would think. Do you love Street Fighter, SNK, and Scott Pilgrim? This book is worth picking up and adding to your pull list for new comic book day.
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