Script by: Eliot Rahal
Art by: Mattia Monaco
Lettering by: Mattia Monaco
Cover by: Mattia Monaco
Published by: Image Comics
Summary:
The first issue of Crimes Against Nature is titled “Monkey Business”, and we are pulled into an interview with one of the main characters, Dr. Kermit Groedan. He begins to explain an occurrence that happened sometime in the past, where we see animals that can walk and talk and hold down jobs, such as Amigo the ape. Later on in this issue, I think readers will start to pick up on that it’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Dr. Kermit. He seems to coach animals that have an unusual advantage of having human connections.
Throughout the issue, we see the duo go to star on an episode of a late-night television show, which results in a heavy aftermath of being asked to leave once Kermit lands a punch on the show host. Different occurrences of mistakes and bad decisions are seen as Kermit continues to explain parts of his life, such as run-ins with criminals and the like.
The issue ends with a twist and a bang, and I would recommend this to adult readers who like action, fast-paced scenes and eccentricity. The artwork looks colorful and vibrant, and it’s clear and easy to follow from panel to panel. If readers like stories that include animals as main hooks or characters, this is the one to read. I am curious to see how far the duo will go, considering that violence seems to follow the two, time after time.
Overall: 9/10
India Williams is a comic writer and reviewer based in Florida. She is a lifelong comics fan, with favorites including Thor, Conan, G.I. Joe, and Speed Racer. When she’s not writing comics or reviewing them, she enjoys toy photography.
