October
21
The Pirates of Coney Island #1
Creators: Rick Spears, writer; Vasilis Lolos, artist
Image Comics, 32 pages, color, $2.99
So? Another entry in the subgenre of gritty urban tough kids, this is a striking book for its excellent art and use of color. The hot pinks of the cover wash into lovely shades of green and orange as tough kids duke it out on the grimy day-glo streets of New York City. The pirates of the title are not seen in this issue, only spoken off in hushed or defiant tones. Obviously, they’re a force to be reckoned with and there will be plenty of street violence and punk rock attitude thrown around in upcoming issues. The comic’s underground vibe works well within the confines of its genre, which was largely pioneered in comics by Spears’ and Rob G’s Teenagers from Mars series a few years back, but seems unlikely to expand it. Grade: B
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