It’s time once again to take a step back in time with the latest volume of Tracy J. Butler’s Lackadaisy! If you recall in the previous volume, a violent raid involving a rival operation has left our favorite Lackadaisy palace with Bullet Holes! Mitzi and the Lackadaisy crew have their backs against the wall as the gang struggles to secure more booze, secure new connections, but unbeknownst to them are new external forces beginning to press in even closer than before! Mitzi’s charms are failing to secure new business partners.
The status quo certainly changed rather quickly for our favorite feline bootleggers, but it was during the late 20s, things were always changing at a moment’s notice. Things are looking grim for our favorite Lackadaisy crew, especially for Rocky, who suffered a horrible head wound and looked to be at death’s door at one point in the story. It was one of the most tragic parts of this volume, but it set a realistic tone to what kind of story Butler is trying to tell. The pacing has improved since the last volume, the world is starting to get bigger and we’re getting familiar characters that fans know and love, including Mordecai, Serafine Savoy, and her older brother Nicodeme.
As I have mentioned before, the story was enticing and it kept me wanting to learn more and wondering what would happen next, not to mention blending in more drama, suspense, and comedy into what looked to be a great script. One other thing I enjoyed most was how Viktor and Ivy’s relationship is, similar to a father and daughter in some ways, especially being protective of Pepper when it comes to boys. As a person who enjoys reading about history and historical events, it is refreshing to read a webcomic/graphic novel that portrays what life was like during this moment in history, even if it was from a fictional viewpoint (forgive me for repeating that from the last volume review but damn it, it’s a great read!)
It went without saying, but the artwork has stepped up its game from the past volume, Butler captures not only the dramatic tone of how times have gotten rough, the mysticism of Voodo, and those uniquely designed characters that are mixed with a dash of action with a sense of comedy and drama.
Another Great book from Tracy J. Butler and the team from Iron Circus Comics. Lackadaisy Volume One and Two are available now in bookstores and e-retailers, for more about this series, be sure to visit their official website and support their work!
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