2nd Read - 06/03/2014
Still amazing. I'm going to purchase this for myself. I have a mad crush on both Jon and Suzie - and I can't wait to see what happens with the Sex Police. My favorite comic series out there right now along with Saga. Way to go Image.

Review based off of a free copy received from Netgalley...Thank you!

I haven't had as much fun reading a graphic novel volume since Y: The Last Man by Brian K Vaughan. Witty and humorous dialog, fun characters that are so alive, and so irreverent, and a concept that is as unique as it is fascinating. Let's just say I too will now be thinking of hymens when I see those terrible Humane Society commercials (In the arms of an angel)...

Our heroine Suzie is adorable, and Matt Fraction did an awesome job of not turning her into a over-sexualized female stereo-type (ironic isn't it). She looks like a real woman, has a job, and a great heart. Suzie frankly discusses how she discovered her ability to stop time with her orgasms, and her frustration as a young child in not having enough information or help in understanding any of it. I must say, I had never heard of any of the sex positions Susie's middle school friend draws for her in that bathroom stall. Naughty!

These flashbacks interspersed with the flash-forwards to the main action of this volume were well done and had great pacing. Suzie's "partner in crime" and boyfriend, Jon, who she discovers has the same power is also completely adorkable and totally not your typical comic book dude.

I also loved how the only real "crime" Suzie is inspired to commit with her "power" is to pull a Robin Hood and steal money from the bank trying to foreclose the library she works with. Go girl! Of course, there is a huge cliffhanger, so I can't wait for more.

One thing I did learn, about myself, is that I do not really enjoy reading Graphic Novels on my computer. I MUCH prefer the real volume, so will eagerly await it when the copy I ordered for my library comes in.