American Century: Scars and Stripes

Rating:
Summary: Could have been far better
Review: A comic book exploring the early '50s from the standpoint of a nonconformist, featuring many historical people? The idea hooked me in. Unfortunately, after about six issues I stopped buying. Harry Kraft is a central character without either ideals or roguish charm, which what would be needed to make the series work. He's just a jerk. The last straw was when he says to the husband who who has just blown away his cheating wife (who was only minutes before was having sex with *Harry*) "You're a good man, Dave" or words to that effect. That was enough, I didn't buy any more.
Oh, and I think Jerry Lewis has a slander case against the authors.

Rating:
Summary: Could have been far better
Review: A comic book exploring the early '50s from the standpoint of a nonconformist, featuring many historical people? The idea hooked me in. Unfortunately, after about six issues I stopped buying. Harry Kraft is a central character without either ideals or roguish charm, which what would be needed to make the series work. He's just a jerk. The last straw was when he says to the husband who who has just blown away his cheating wife (who was only minutes before was having sex with *Harry*) "You're a good man, Dave" or words to that effect. That was enough, I didn't buy any more.
Oh, and I think Jerry Lewis has a slander case against the authors.

Rating:
Summary: A fine start...
Review: Scars & Stripes contains issues 1 through 4 (the first story arc) from the Vertigo title, American Century. The first issue alone is worth the price of the book, as it sets up Harry's wandering ways. Imagine a character similiar to Indiana Jones that leans more towards an anti-hero. That is Harry. Love the artwork from Marc Lamning! 'Pulp' definitely is the best way to describe this series. The future for this title is bright. Definitely for adults.

Rating:
Summary: A fine start...
Review: Scars & Stripes contains issues 1 through 4 (the first story arc) from the Vertigo title, American Century. The first issue alone is worth the price of the book, as it sets up Harry's wandering ways. Imagine a character similiar to Indiana Jones that leans more towards an anti-hero. That is Harry. Love the artwork from Marc Lamning! 'Pulp' definitely is the best way to describe this series. The future for this title is bright. Definitely for adults.

Rating:
Summary: A fine start...
Review: Scars & Stripes contains issues 1 through 4 (the first story arc) from the Vertigo title, American Century. The first issue alone is worth the price of the book, as it sets up Harry's wandering ways. Imagine a character similiar to Indiana Jones that leans more towards an anti-hero. That is Harry. Love the artwork from Marc Lamning! 'Pulp' definitely is the best way to describe this series. The future for this title is bright. Definitely for adults.

Rating:
Summary: Great read!!!excellent art!!! good mix of action and sex!!!
Review: The main character, Harry Kraft is kind of an anti-hero. This is a good comic for those that might be tired of costumed heros but still like comics. Harry basically "drops out" of his unfulfilling life by faking his death. He leaves his alduterous, unaffectionate and uncaring wife. He resurfaces in Latin America and the adventure begins. Corrupt politicians, drug dealers, hookers, guns, violence, sex, it's all here!!! If you like these themes, GET THIS BOOK!!!