REVIEW: 'Babs' #2 by Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows, and Andy Troy

 

BABS #1

(W) Garth Ennis 

(A) Jacen Burrows, Andy Troy

Letters: Rob Steen

Publisher: Ahoy Comics

Release Date: September 18, 2024

Cover Price: $3.99

Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrows' sword-and-satire epic thickens as the barbarian thief Babs is forced into an awkward confrontation with the skeletal Lord of the Undead and his equally un-deceased queen! Meanwhile, a misogynist goblin schemes to get revenge on Babs.

Score: 

★★★★ 4/5

QUICK REVIEW: 'Babs' is a charming and funny sword-and-sorcery satire that plays on the societal foibles of today while inhabiting familiar fantasy tropes. The goblin bros still reeling from the beating they took from Babs now must deal with the authoritative Ivory Knights of Unblemished Virtue who've taken over the town and promised to make the kingdom great again as they look to divide the townsfolk. Meanwhile, Babs comes across the Lord of the Undead his queen, and a squad of the walking dead. Things get really awkward real fast and it's the most unexpected funniest bit in the issue. Ennis' sense of humor is sarcastic and clever using it to subvert worn-out fantasy cliches. It's a delightful piece of joy in the world of comics. Jacen Burrows and Andy Troy continue to deliver some incredible art with fantastic character designs and colors. 

'Babs' is an irresistible adventure series that's genuinely funny and entertaining.