Touched By A Demon #1: Devils On My Shoulder

Bifrons and Pazuzu are eager to fix your life and save your soul, the only caveat is that they are demons. Feeling burnt out (no pun intended) from being overlooked in hell, the pair decide to start a life coaching business on Earth, but when they get their first client in a young girl named Wendy, they find out just how far they still have to go. 

We’ve all had moments where we’ve less than valued at work. To be filled with ideas, but have no encouragement to expand on and express them. That’s the dilemma that Frons and Zuzu face as we open this story. Bifrons sacrificed his place as an angel in heaven for a friend that barely acknowledges his existence, and Pazuzu’s flighty tendencies keeps others from depending on her when it comes to work. This feeling of being trapped compels the pair to start “B&Z Life Coaching”, a new venture with redemption in mind. 

While demons helping humanity for their own ends is nothing new, Kristen Gudsnuck adds their own spin to the concept. However, unlike Charles Soule and Ryan Browne’s “The Lucky Devils” (which is currently running over at Image), Frons and Zuzu appear to have a genuine desire to help humans outside of their own wants. Fron’s relatable and earnest personality coupled with Zuzu’s “little sister” energy, that is just cute enough to not be annoying makes them a fun pair to follow in this introductory issue. Gudsnuck also puts in a few moments of humor that are genuinely funny to read. It’s very reminiscent of a late 2000s early 2010s Comedy Central animated comedy. 

Gudsnuck also provides the art, which is an acquired taste, but fits the vibe of the story being told. Mileage may vary on how you feel about more cartoonish artwork, and there are a few moments of wonky perspective, but its nothing that will break your enjoyment of the book.