As a fan of Mark Millar's work under Marvel and DC, I was very keen on reading one of his original works. Kick-Ass did not disappoint! I loved how the graphic novel poked fun at the world of comic books and the concept of superheroism. Plus, a stereotypical, teenage comic-book nerd putting on tights to fight crime - well, who doesn't like a comedic premise like that? It's something most, if not all, superhero fans have fantasized about at least once.
I liked how the dialogue and the narration generally stayed within a teenage sensibility(sometimes, writers can forget the narrator's age), yet still managed to be witty and darkly humorous. It was also fun to see the exaggerated and satirical picture of vigilantism that the graphic novel presents. The graphic novel doesn't have much depth, but, in my opinion, depth wasn't what the book was going for.
Managing to be gritty enough to suit the violence and the darker aspects of the graphic novel yet bright enough to be associated with superhero comics, the art was very well done. It was unnerving at first to see so much blood in the panels but I guess that's really what comes with fighting crime.
Overall, a masterfully-executed graphic novel and a great read!
Until always,
Lemonjuicesodapop
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