Punk Mambo #2: Black Magick Woman

Cullen Bunn delivers again, the pace of this issue is a tad slower but definitely does the legwork to set the stage for all kinds of crazy. Interestingly, where he originally depicted her as almost humble, Punk Mambo is full of braggadocio in this issue. The cool part though is how much sense it makes in her being confronted by a diehard believer and a pantheon of voodoo big wigs. She wouldn’t be so impressive if she was quick to bow before overzealous spirits. Cullen Bunn knows what’s up with her and is hitting it on all cylinders.

Adam Gorham is also bringing his A game, whether it’s Louisiana residents, masked goons or magical monsters his art is landing right where it needs to be. The tone and detail reminds me a lot of Lenil Francis Yu at his peak drawing New Avengers, basically the best era of outlaw Avengers ever put to artistic print. The action is fluid and well timed, another reminder that unlike many magical characters in comics, Punk Mambo has zero qualms with throwing hands when the situation calls for it.

Long story short, this creative team is right on the money page after page. Even the Brereton covers are perfect for this book. Subtle yet filled with angst and energy, preparing you for some weird, wild stuff inside the pages.