After a three month break, Sex Criminals returns with the beginning of its second storyline.
Jon and Suzie made a narrow escape from the Sex Police, and now the couple
focuses on going straight. So that means no bank robberies and no sex while they
work on saving the library through fundraisers. Life goes on, but not all is
well. In its sixth issue, Sex Criminals strikes an unlikely serious tone, taking a look at relationships after the excitement wears off. Add to the mix an issue devoted to examining Jon's teetering emotional state and you have the makings for some very serious drama. Writer Matt Fraction takes us on a frank and honest tour through Jon's mind, as the character wrestles with his problems. In much the same way that the sex portrayed in this comic is never exploitative, neither is Jon's disintegration played for cheap laughs or show. As always, artist and co-creator Chip Zdarsky captures the world of Sex Criminals with an everyday style that makes it instantly recognizable.
Make no mistake, Sex Criminals is for a mature, adult audience. If interested, this is a decent jumping on point, but I highly recommend seeking out the first arc.
For more info about this Image Comics release, check out: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/sex-criminals-6
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