I can only assume that had I read the previous issue, published 2 years before this one, I'd have any idea whatsoever what was happening here. I've enjoyed Fauve's work in the Carnal Comics line, but here she seems somewhat unfocussed. That said, the middle insert, a colour 3-page intro of a Charlie's Angel's-style team, is pretty fantastic.
One cool feature of the comic is that it's bi-lingual. There is a translation page for the Spanish at the end of the comic, but not in the comic itself. It makes for a nice, off-putting feeling when you're only understanding part of what's being said. Considering the action takes place in a strange vampire club, that off-putting feeling is quite appropriate.
This comic is strange. Not only was it hard to read, but there's a bit at the end where the creators offer thanks to people, and Fauve's comes across as being embarrassed of her work with Carnal Comics. It's a pity that someone would feel bad about work that's actually pretty great.
There is one nice text feature, that reads thus:
"Men and women unite to create a more fun world! Stop the oppression of women throughout the world! Hemp users are not criminals! Gay Pride! Don't be a homophobe it's not fun! Shelter is not a privilege. Instigate and demand good housing for all! Life will be more fun!!"
A naive articulation, perhaps, but an essentially good one. And, give the publication date of 1994, quite forward thinking.
More to come...
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