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Sep 04, 2009 Web Exclusive By Jeremy Nisen

The title of Tasty Bullet refers to a product, an addictive energy drink in a bullet-shaped can, for which the protagonist is a pitch girl/stuntwoman. It would probably make a great movie. Hot girls, short skirts, dangerous love, corrupt corporations, and action aplenty. But I’m not sure it makes for a great comic.

The manga-esque art is, well, okay. It’s expressive and cute, but distracting in its inconsistency and loose line work, which seems kind of messy. And the story is pretty “by the numbers”: heroine with mysterious past must turn against her benefactors, who have been using her for their world-domination machinations. Perfect for a movie, where cleverness can take a back seat to meeting audience expectations with big explosions.

I expect a little more from my comics. Especially one with such a cool title. Especially one with such an intriguing introduction, in which the author recounts his catalyst for the story. That introduction teased mystery and drama that never materialized. Decent action and perfunctory melodrama is what was found. (www.imagecomics.com)

Author rating: 4/10