Strain, Vol. 5

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Summary: A Japanese Gangster Classic !
Review: Strain is a great organized crime comic that easily rivals John Woo's greatest gangster flicks. It is basically about Mayo, a Japanese hitman who charges only $5.00 per whack because "that's all we're worth" he says. It follows his adventure through Maylasyia and other parts of Asia where he combats and eludes the Mob, paramilitary forces, and the local law enforcement.

As for the art......BEAUTIFUL! Ryoichi Ikegami's drawings of people look exactly how an Asian person should look. None of that big eyes, big head crap. And the wonderful detail! I am one who greatly appreciates detail in comics and Mr. Ikegami delivers. The automobiles and firearms are almost photorealistic-looking at times! A caution, this is a very mature story filled with gangland killings and graphic depictions of sex, and other adult material. Definitely not for the faint of heart or the squeamish. But if you can handle the subject matter, then I highly recommend this comic book.