>So, since I’ve been working here at Star Clipper, there’s been one particular title that I’ve wanted to read but haven’t really had the nerve to purchase it. It’s as if it’s too graphic or anything, but… What would people say if they saw me reading it? I mean, I’m fine reading about brutal space wrestlers, brutal murderers, monsters that bring madness, and so on… So why would it be difficult to add on to the list? Well… There really isn’t a reason. So with that, I finally bit the bullet and picked up the first Omnibus(t) of a title called Bomb Queen.

Oh Bomb Queen… Where do I begin? Well, I suppose I should start with the premise. Bomb Queen follows the exploits of the Super Villain known as Bomb Queen. She reigns over the city of New Port City, a place that has designated “Crime Zones” and a complete banning of Super Heroes. They aren’t allowed, and the US Government looks the other way because of the massive revenue the city contributes in taxes and other finances. As a result of the booming criminal element, crime rates have lowered dramatically across the nation as the morally loose, flock to New Port City. This is a city were pedophilia, rape, incest, murder, drug use/sales, and much more can and will take place as a part of daily life. That isn’t to say that its all bad, there are schools and law enforcement and a lot of other vital things to keep a society to running effectively. The majority of these things fall in the “Safe Zones”, where crime is prohibited, something that even the Bomb Queen herself, abides to. Which brings us to the character in question.

Bomb Queen is a sexy, foul-mouthed, no morals, eccentric, lecherous, greedy, but intelligent dictator. Her abilities as a villainess are essentially just being good with explosives. Originally apart of a quartet, The Four Queens, she and her partners defeated the heroes of New Port City and took the place over. Then, 3 of the 4 Queens decided to be become heroes. Guess which Queen remained a villain, then guess which one won. So, what does our remaining Queen decide to do with her life? She becomes a merchant of debauchery, selling herself on the Internet and other medias, this is of course, when she isn’t causing havoc for her sniveling mayor… But I think what stands out the most about her, is her personality and costume. She has no real major aspirations for herself, save for running New Port City. She pretty much is what I’d expected anyone else to become when in her position. A child of excess and consumption, and she’s fine with that. She can be pretty witty as well. And as I said early, she’s a pretty smart woman. But the biggest show of her personality is also her biggest showing of skin. Her costume is absurd. Her pants are way too tight and are cut way too low, her top pretty much a bikini with short sleeves, and she has some sort of gauntlets that hide explosion disks, plus a visor that’s hooked into a supercomputer, not unlike Iron Man’s HUD in his helmet. This costume, if it shows more than just her body, it shows her carefree attitude. She could put some more clothes on, if she cared, but more often than not, by the end of the day, she’s just down to the pants. Thus are the hazards of such a flimsy costume.

So, what made me finally buy the book? I think I just remembered that I’m a grown up, so what’s it matter? It’s not like its some form of extreme pornography, that I’d have to buy a few copies of more tame porn so I can pretend like its a joke or for a friend or something. It’s an extreme comic with great art and a very different premise. On that merit alone, it was a good purchase. Some might balk at it, considering its pretty much crude for crudeness sake, but to me, it’s refreshing, and I hope that Jimmie Robinson, the creator, keeps bringing more to the table with Bomb Queen. Bomb Queen Omnibust Vol 1 contains the first three story arcs of the books. Look out for the sixth series coming in September, where… Well, where Bomb Queen comes face to face with our 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama… Now, Mr. Obama has been in quite a few comics lately, but this is one I’m really very curious about. Image Comics has pushed the envelope pretty far in the past, just the other day, a woman came in the store and was upset to see President Obama holding a gun in self-defense in a different Image Comic property, Youngblood. So, if that made her mad, I can only imagine with she’d think when he crosses paths with Bomb Queen. Until next time…

-Fleet

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