Lobster Johnson is investigating a recent string of
murders; all of them are couriers working for the Tong. Detective Eckerd is
investigating as well; plus he’s trying to get his hands on our hero. Johnson is
too late to save the latest victim, but is told where the courier was going. He
finds the building engulfed in flames, but that’s not all he finds…
Here is the beginning of another cool and mysterious
story by the team of Mignola and Arcudi. Lobster Johnson is a worthy addition
to the pulp characters of yesteryear, and it’s hard for me to believe that he’s
been around for almost 15 years! Dave Stewart’s muted colors add a different
type of atmosphere to the story; not dark, but not bright either. Sebastian
Fiumara’s art looks great; I definitely enjoy looking at each page. The only
downside is this is the first of a two-part story.
LOBSTER JOHNSON A SCENT OF LOTUS #1 is in stores now or
available for ordering at www.darkhorse.com.
