Review: Guns Of Brixton #1
Available on Comix
New on digital comics distributor Comix, Guns Of Brixton #1 starts a new story, and it’s out now.
Rachael, Bella, Jessy and Sheena are Rachael & the Heads of State (RATHOS for short), a punk rock band from South London. They're selling out shows having the time of their lives until one night after a concert in Brixton, when everything changes.
Dr. Thurlow Greave has just released a weaponised contagion on London, turning everyone infected into a mindless zombie. The band are forced to fight their way out, finding themselves not only immune to this infection among their fellow revellers, but with heightened reflexes and aggression as well.
What is behind their newfound abilities? Will they be able to stop Greave before it's too late? And will they ever manage to get a good night's sleep?
Inspired as much by punk legends like Blondie and The Clash as it was by other comic titles, Guns of Brixton is an action-packed love letter to rock music. Brought to life lovingly by Renzo Podesta's art style and chock full of Easter eggs for punk and metal fans, Guns of Brixton has the potential to become an ongoing series that is a cult favourite among fans of the action comic genre.
by Sean Golding (Author), Renzo Podestá (Illustrator)
Punk rock and zombies. It is a brilliant combination, and then adding in the closer location of this happening in London. Excellent.
This is a frenzy of a read, with some brilliant buildup and a musical and artistic style that I really enjoy. There are no frills attached to this story, with sex, drugs, zombies, and punk rock. It is an absolute riot of a read.
We start off with the build-up to the gig: the band's gathering and the deals made to get their form of chemical enhancement for afterwards. In the shadows, though, there is something darker happening with a group inoculating and planning for something evil. It’s despicable and well played out as the concert goes ahead.
From the impact of this strange chemical weapon, it is mayhem as the band needs to fight their way out and onto the road…
This was a well-plotted beginning, with some good humour and action. I enjoyed the styling of the story - both in the writing and the art and colours. There are some excellent action spreads, including fighting and the musical element. I found myself getting drawn right in.
I’m looking forward to seeing where the rest of this story goes!
