Perfect Agent #1
Finally, a secret agent for the government that has no moral compass. It’s always a bit baffling how the James Bonds’ and Jason Bournes” of the world will happily kill dozens if not hundreds of people but still fall squarely on the side of goodness and right. It has never made a bit of sense and this issue, if we’re lucky, will start changing that direction. OK, granted, one mini comic series is not going to change the culture, but at least a few people will read it and call “bullshit” on the altruistic ideal, and that’s a good thing. This one hits the ground running, as Tara (the agent) tries is breaking into a Russian embassy and gets involved in a gun and knife fight. The government needs a scapegoat so she gets fired, although I think the usual punishment in a situation like this involves killing the agent, but maybe I watch too many movies and I’m willing to let it slide regardless. She ends up as a freelance agent, and gets her first assignment to take out a fundamentalist Senator. I won’t spoil any more, but the ludicrous outfits of the sampled page are explained and Tara’s thwarting of another prospective assassin has to be seen to be believed. It’s fun, looks great (although a few backgrounds next time around wouldn’t hurt anything) and has me wondering what happens next, so I’d call that a success. $2.99
