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Friday, December 11, 2015

Comic Review: Cyrus Perkins and the Haunted Taxi Cab #1 & #2 by Dave Dwonch from Action Lab Entertainment

Cyrus Perkins and the Haunted Taxi Cab #1
Writer/Letterer/Colorist: Dave Dwonch
Artist/Tones: Anna Lencioni
Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment
Price: $3.99
Release Date: 10/28/15
Format: Mini-Series; Print/Digital
After a young boy dies in his taxi cab, Cyrus Perkins must solve the boy’s murder… or be haunted by the spirit trapped in his car! Double Jumpers creator and co-writer of the hit all-ages series Vamplets teams with rising star Anna Lencioni to deliver a supernatural crime noir with a hero like no other: Cyrus Perkins!


Cyrus Perkins and the Haunted Taxi Cab #2
Writer/Letterer/Colorist: Dave Dwonch
Artist/Tones: Anna Lencioni
Action Lab Entertainment
Price: $3.99
Release Date: 11/25/15
Format: Mini-Series; Print/Digital


After the tragic events of last issue, Cyrus Perkins has gone from aimless Taxi Cab Driver to amateur Detective. Teaming with Michael, the ghost boy trapped in his car, Cyrus speeds into mystery, danger, and a conspiracy too twisted for words!
32 pgs./ Teen/ FC $3.99 (reg.)



Excellent new comic series. In issue #1 we meet Cyrus Perkins. He's a cab driver, has a great relationship with his girlfriend, laid back attitude, and all around great guy who just wants to live and enjoy his life...then a a young man named Michael gets into his cab and dies... The story opens with a mortally wounded Michael getting into Cyrus' cab. Cyrus rushes to the hospital to save the kid, but he dies. The rest of the issue is about how Cyrus deals with the guilt. By the end Cyrus, has moved on and is ready to start driving his cab again...but...guess who shows up in his cab?

The story premise has my attention immediately. The first issue was setting up the series and not a lot of supernatural action. But the storytelling and artwork is organic and grounds Cyrus, making him easy to relate to and love. I would like to be friends with Cyrus in real life.

Side note: I've interviewed the writer, David, for the site and got to meet him at NCcomicon this year. And he is just as personable and laid back as Cyrus.

Issue #2 is where this comic starts to shine. Cyrus and Michael's relationship develops and together they prevent a horrible crime. This give Cyrus a new purpose and he is determined to solve Michael's death too. The same great artwork/writing chemistry is present.

Side note: Action Lab Entertainment comics are at the top of my list. The writing is consistently intelligent and the stories are unique. The artwork always compliments and caputres the story tone.

This comic can be enjoyed by just about anyone. Action, mystery and the right amount of humor to off set any of the darker themes.

5 "Hop in!" Sheep




SharonS

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