Cowboy Ninja Viking #8 (Ongoing)

With that odd and somewhat juvenile title, you'd think it's going to be one of those initial-issue instant flops. On the the other hand, given Image Comics' current track record, what with , , , , et al., which I daresay puts Image ahead of Vertigo so far in the area of alternatives to the superhero genre, you'd mutter to yourself, hmm... perhaps it's worth a look. You'd better. For you won't regret it. Writer AJ Lieberman and artist Riley Rossmo together put on a dazzling display. One of those rare combinations of funny, snappy dialogue and kinetic art. Minutemen scan.

Duncan is still without Cowboy or Viking and everything is hitting the fan because of it. Meanwhile, the Triplets are closing in on the mysterious Duchess and you will not believe who she is. Literally. Go ahead and guess... Nope... Not even close... Wrong... Okay, know what? Just wait for 8. Seriously, stop guessing, it's getting embarrassing. --

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