![]() ![]() readers can see this kind of thing weekly on TV with more satisfying plot structure. Perhaps this is fresher for the native Japanese audience, but U.S. Much of the narrative revolves around violence and abusive sex, but it’s all shown with flair and distinctive images from Kohske, a relatively new manga-ka who began drawing in 2010. Although the lack of substantial content is frustrating, the art’s nicely attitude driven and the guys are attractive in their suits and well-done manga hair. ![]() ![]() Early on, the duo rescues Alex, a prostitute who becomes their secretary and an agent for the reader’s curiosity about Worick and Nic. There mystery here seems artificial, with many open questions presumably left for future volumes, including questions about what Nic’s powers are and why he has them. Together, they’re the “handymen,” killers for rent from corrupt cops and residents of a bad neighborhood, alike. He’s a “tag,” wearing a dog tag that serves the neighborhood as a symbol to beware. Nic is deaf, swings a samurai sword, and has some superpowers. Worick is a one-eyed gigolo with a traumatic past. In this crime manga, familiar elements show promise that isn’t realized. Featuring tracks from Too hort, Spice 1, and NWA, and it also includes samples from all your favorite gangster flicks including Boyz N The Hood and. ![]()
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