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Garth Ennis' Jennifer Blood Omnibus Vol. 1
Meet Jennifer Fellows, your average suburban housewife. Every day she makes breakfast, takes the kids to school, cleans the house, naps for an hour or two, makes dinner, puts the kids to bed, and kisses her husband goodnight then hopes the drugs she gave them in their dinner keep them asleep until morning. Meet Jennifer Blood, ruthless vigilante. Every night she stalks the underworld on a personal vendetta against organized crime, determined to obliterate the parasites and scum who run the city's rackets. But, can she keep her dual life separate? This suburban punisher is ready to be unleashed in a story that can only be told by the legendary Garth Ennis. Collects the first three volumes of the hit series (A Woman’s Work is Never Done, Beautiful People, and Neither Tarnished Nor Afraid) along with additional bonus material, sketches, cover gallery, and interview with Garth Ennis!
578 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2019
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Garth Ennis
2,644 books3,211 followersEnnis began his comic-writing career in 1989 with the series Troubled Souls. Appearing in the short-lived but critically-acclaimed British anthology Crisis and illustrated by McCrea, it told the story of a young, apolitical Protestant man caught up by fate in the violence of the Irish 'Troubles'. It spawned a sequel, For a Few Troubles More, a broad Belfast-based comedy featuring two supporting characters from Troubled Souls, Dougie and Ivor, who would later get their own American comics series, Dicks, from Caliber in 1997, and several follow-ups from Avatar.
Another series for Crisis was True Faith, a religious satire inspired by his schooldays, this time drawn by Warren Pleece. Ennis shortly after began to write for Crisis' parent publication, 2000 AD. He quickly graduated on to the title's flagship character, Judge Dredd, taking over from original creator John Wagner for a period of several years.
Ennis' first work on an American comic came in 1991 when he took over DC Comics's horror title Hellblazer, which he wrote until 1994, and for which he currently holds the title for most issues written. Steve Dillon became the regular artist during the second half of Ennis's run.
Ennis' landmark work to date is the 66-issue epic Preacher, which he co-created with artist Steve Dillon. Running from 1995 to 2000, it was a tale of a preacher with supernatural powers, searching (literally) for God who has abandoned his creation.
While Preacher was running, Ennis began a series set in the DC universe called Hitman. Despite being lower profile than Preacher, Hitman ran for 60 issues (plus specials) from 1996 to 2001, veering wildly from violent action to humour to an examination of male friendship under fire.
Other comic projects Ennis wrote during this time period include Goddess, Bloody Mary, Unknown Soldier, and Pride & Joy, all for DC/Vertigo, as well as origin stories for The Darkness for Image Comics and Shadowman for Valiant Comics.
After the end of Hitman, Ennis was lured to Marvel Comics with the promise from Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada that he could write The Punisher as long as he cared to. Instead of largely comical tone of these issues, he decided to make a much more serious series, re-launched under Marvel's MAX imprint.
In 2001 he briefly returned to UK comics to write the epic Helter Skelter for Judge Dredd.
Other comics Ennis has written include War Story (with various artists) for DC; The Pro for Image Comics; The Authority for Wildstorm; Just a Pilgrim for Black Bull Press, and 303, Chronicles of Wormwood (a six issue mini-series about the Antichrist), and a western comic book, Streets of Glory for Avatar Press.
In 2008 Ennis ended his five-year run on Punisher MAX to debut a new Marvel title, War Is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle.
In June 2008, at Wizard World, Philadelphia, Ennis announced several new projects, including a metaseries of war comics called Battlefields from Dynamite made up of mini-series including Night Witches, Dear Billy and Tankies, another Chronicles of Wormwood mini-series and Crossed both at Avatar, a six-issue miniseries about Butcher (from The Boys) and a Punisher project reuniting him with artist Steve Dillon (subsequently specified to be a weekly mini-series entitled Punisher: War Zone, to be released concurrently with the film of the same name).
Taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Ennis
Another series for Crisis was True Faith, a religious satire inspired by his schooldays, this time drawn by Warren Pleece. Ennis shortly after began to write for Crisis' parent publication, 2000 AD. He quickly graduated on to the title's flagship character, Judge Dredd, taking over from original creator John Wagner for a period of several years.
Ennis' first work on an American comic came in 1991 when he took over DC Comics's horror title Hellblazer, which he wrote until 1994, and for which he currently holds the title for most issues written. Steve Dillon became the regular artist during the second half of Ennis's run.
Ennis' landmark work to date is the 66-issue epic Preacher, which he co-created with artist Steve Dillon. Running from 1995 to 2000, it was a tale of a preacher with supernatural powers, searching (literally) for God who has abandoned his creation.
While Preacher was running, Ennis began a series set in the DC universe called Hitman. Despite being lower profile than Preacher, Hitman ran for 60 issues (plus specials) from 1996 to 2001, veering wildly from violent action to humour to an examination of male friendship under fire.
Other comic projects Ennis wrote during this time period include Goddess, Bloody Mary, Unknown Soldier, and Pride & Joy, all for DC/Vertigo, as well as origin stories for The Darkness for Image Comics and Shadowman for Valiant Comics.
After the end of Hitman, Ennis was lured to Marvel Comics with the promise from Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada that he could write The Punisher as long as he cared to. Instead of largely comical tone of these issues, he decided to make a much more serious series, re-launched under Marvel's MAX imprint.
In 2001 he briefly returned to UK comics to write the epic Helter Skelter for Judge Dredd.
Other comics Ennis has written include War Story (with various artists) for DC; The Pro for Image Comics; The Authority for Wildstorm; Just a Pilgrim for Black Bull Press, and 303, Chronicles of Wormwood (a six issue mini-series about the Antichrist), and a western comic book, Streets of Glory for Avatar Press.
In 2008 Ennis ended his five-year run on Punisher MAX to debut a new Marvel title, War Is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle.
In June 2008, at Wizard World, Philadelphia, Ennis announced several new projects, including a metaseries of war comics called Battlefields from Dynamite made up of mini-series including Night Witches, Dear Billy and Tankies, another Chronicles of Wormwood mini-series and Crossed both at Avatar, a six-issue miniseries about Butcher (from The Boys) and a Punisher project reuniting him with artist Steve Dillon (subsequently specified to be a weekly mini-series entitled Punisher: War Zone, to be released concurrently with the film of the same name).
Taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Ennis
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October 7, 2024
(Zero Spoiler review)
I saw the modest scores of this book before purchasing, and went ahead with it anyway. Average Garth Ennis is better than a great number of writers on their better days, so if this was a Garth Ennis by numbers story, then I was certainly going to give it a try. What I didn't expect though, was to be absolutely engrossed in the story before the end of the first issue. Sadly that love I had, which continued for the most part throughout the first two arcs of the story (8 issues) didn't extend throughout the entire run of the book (24 issues), but I was left feeling mostly satisfied by the end, albeit somewhat appreciating, but mostly lamenting some of the choices that were made towards the end of the run. I certainly would never have predicted the direction this would go or where it would end up. A few issues in and I expected Ms. Jennifer Blood to kick some ass each issue, with very little changing from story to story. Everything would be right back to where it was when each of the 20 something pages were over. Boy, was I wrong. This story ends up going far deeper and darker than I certainly would have expected it to. Ennis' willingness to cast aside convention and turn the typical hero narrative on its head (I can't so anymore without spoilers) was certainly interesting, although it was the earlier issues that had more of what I wanted. the later arcs of the character, while inventive, were not executed quite as well, and the intelligent and meticulous killer from the start of the book makes some incredible blunders to push the narrative in a certain direction. Better writing could have accommodated for these changes, although instead we are left with something a little less believable or fulfilling. It really did feel like Ennis had the original 12 issue arc in his head before writing, and when given the chance to take the story beyond those 12 issues, had to reach a bit for more content. There are a few inconsistency issues between the two, and a bit of narrative gymnastics to tie it all in together, although for the most part, Ennis mostly pulls it off well.
The art is a bit more of a point of contention for me. It was never what I would call bad. in fact, some of the gratuitous violence was wonderful, but there was a significant amount of inconsistency in some of the main character models, to the point where I would occasionally not realise it was Jennifer Blood. Yes, she was more recognisable when in costume then in her civilian garb, but her model rapidly fluctuated between issues, mostly in hair colour and breast size (hey, its important). There was also more than one issue which made poor use of panelling space, although in the next issue, it was usually a case of additional panels being utilised, so I would expect there were cutbacks in some issues to accommodate others. The art is done by the same artist, which is always a plus. but it does have a tendency to look a little like 'The Boys lite'. Again, that's not necessarily a bad thing, it just warrants a mention. It also has some of the sexiest covers I've had the privilege of seeing thus far, which again in this day and age, is a nice little addition.
If gore or crudity bothers you, then I'd advise you to give this a wide berth, although its Garth Ennis, what the hell did you expect. Some of the love I had for this book was down to this very fact. Ennis isn't afraid to do precisely what he wants with his stories (no examples due to spoilers). They may not always be amazing, but they are so often violent, rude and vulgar, and in this day and age of the modern comic, I was more than just a little grateful for this fact. Only occasionally is this to the detriment of the story. When Garth Ennis takes his Ennis-isms too far. Where the story would have been better served by reigning in the ridiculous and instead playing it straight. There were several occasions that a stronger editor may have pushed for more realism, although its Ennis' story at the end of the day. He can tell it how he likes.
In the end, I's definitely recommend you check out Jennifer Blood. it doesn't seem to be as popular as some of his other stuff, although with the popularity of The Boys, if you are looking for something similar, then Jennifer Blood may be right up your alley. It's a shame that Dynamite do such sub par collected editions, as this book certainly wouldn't win any beauty contests, but if you can look passed the few foibles I've mentioned above, you may just find a special little corner of your heart for Jennifer Blood. 4/5
OmniBen.
I saw the modest scores of this book before purchasing, and went ahead with it anyway. Average Garth Ennis is better than a great number of writers on their better days, so if this was a Garth Ennis by numbers story, then I was certainly going to give it a try. What I didn't expect though, was to be absolutely engrossed in the story before the end of the first issue. Sadly that love I had, which continued for the most part throughout the first two arcs of the story (8 issues) didn't extend throughout the entire run of the book (24 issues), but I was left feeling mostly satisfied by the end, albeit somewhat appreciating, but mostly lamenting some of the choices that were made towards the end of the run. I certainly would never have predicted the direction this would go or where it would end up. A few issues in and I expected Ms. Jennifer Blood to kick some ass each issue, with very little changing from story to story. Everything would be right back to where it was when each of the 20 something pages were over. Boy, was I wrong. This story ends up going far deeper and darker than I certainly would have expected it to. Ennis' willingness to cast aside convention and turn the typical hero narrative on its head (I can't so anymore without spoilers) was certainly interesting, although it was the earlier issues that had more of what I wanted. the later arcs of the character, while inventive, were not executed quite as well, and the intelligent and meticulous killer from the start of the book makes some incredible blunders to push the narrative in a certain direction. Better writing could have accommodated for these changes, although instead we are left with something a little less believable or fulfilling. It really did feel like Ennis had the original 12 issue arc in his head before writing, and when given the chance to take the story beyond those 12 issues, had to reach a bit for more content. There are a few inconsistency issues between the two, and a bit of narrative gymnastics to tie it all in together, although for the most part, Ennis mostly pulls it off well.
The art is a bit more of a point of contention for me. It was never what I would call bad. in fact, some of the gratuitous violence was wonderful, but there was a significant amount of inconsistency in some of the main character models, to the point where I would occasionally not realise it was Jennifer Blood. Yes, she was more recognisable when in costume then in her civilian garb, but her model rapidly fluctuated between issues, mostly in hair colour and breast size (hey, its important). There was also more than one issue which made poor use of panelling space, although in the next issue, it was usually a case of additional panels being utilised, so I would expect there were cutbacks in some issues to accommodate others. The art is done by the same artist, which is always a plus. but it does have a tendency to look a little like 'The Boys lite'. Again, that's not necessarily a bad thing, it just warrants a mention. It also has some of the sexiest covers I've had the privilege of seeing thus far, which again in this day and age, is a nice little addition.
If gore or crudity bothers you, then I'd advise you to give this a wide berth, although its Garth Ennis, what the hell did you expect. Some of the love I had for this book was down to this very fact. Ennis isn't afraid to do precisely what he wants with his stories (no examples due to spoilers). They may not always be amazing, but they are so often violent, rude and vulgar, and in this day and age of the modern comic, I was more than just a little grateful for this fact. Only occasionally is this to the detriment of the story. When Garth Ennis takes his Ennis-isms too far. Where the story would have been better served by reigning in the ridiculous and instead playing it straight. There were several occasions that a stronger editor may have pushed for more realism, although its Ennis' story at the end of the day. He can tell it how he likes.
In the end, I's definitely recommend you check out Jennifer Blood. it doesn't seem to be as popular as some of his other stuff, although with the popularity of The Boys, if you are looking for something similar, then Jennifer Blood may be right up your alley. It's a shame that Dynamite do such sub par collected editions, as this book certainly wouldn't win any beauty contests, but if you can look passed the few foibles I've mentioned above, you may just find a special little corner of your heart for Jennifer Blood. 4/5
OmniBen.
February 1, 2022
Okay, say it with me:
Being a killer who is disguised as a babe/housewife is not to be confused with a personality.
The first half to 2/3 of this are basically Breaking Bad, except instead of making drugs for reasons that totally make sense, Jennifer is killing people. For reasons that make sense, but what doesn't make sense is why she waited to have a full-on family life before doing the revenge.
It's like...she planned her revenge from a pretty young age, then disappeared, did the Batman, training around the world thing, then came back to the States. Then took classes at a community college, fell in love with a teacher, kind of, a little, had two kids, and then was like, "Oh, right, the revenge!"
The last third or so starts to get interesting. Because Jennifer can't keep on the way she has been. She runs out of excuses and has to pivot. Which is also when Breaking Bad gets super good, right? When Walt can't pretend he's not up to something?
It's just not enough, and it doesn't come early enough. I think if the book started closer to where it ended, it would've been really good.
A mistake people make in trying to tell a Breaking-Bad-esque story is making the hero too good at whatever they're doing. What made Breaking Bad work was that you believed that Walter White was really, really smart, but he was also, most times, in way over his head. Even when he survived an encounter, it usually brought down consequences he didn't want or didn't predict.
And the tension in Breaking Bad stays high because, at some point, Walt flips. He goes from trying to provide for his family before his death to realizing that being big time is way more engaging for him. It's the life he'd rather live.
Jennifer Blood starts out with a semi-understandable motive for killing a small handful of people in spectacular fashion. But then she just keeps killing people for increasingly silly reasons. The pressure on her ratchets up as a result, but...how hard am I supposed to root for her when she kills, like, an elementary school teacher for no real reason?
Not that the character has to be a good person. Walter White ended up being a pretty bad person. But I could at least, by watching the show, understand how he ended up doing the things he did. One has to admit that doing what he's doing, being in charge, setting his own price, is a more interesting problem for someone like him to solve than teaching high school students ever would be.
Walter White doesn't make the right choice, but he makes a choice that's logical. Amoral, but from a dollars and cents, prestige standpoint, he makes a choice that does benefit him.
Jennifer Blood doesn't really even make a choice. She sort of...just keeps killing people because...I don't really know why. The killings don't really benefit her. They don't solve a problem. They replace a problem with a worse problem, and any thinking person would see that immediately.
It goes to an interesting place, but it's a place it should have started from.
Being a killer who is disguised as a babe/housewife is not to be confused with a personality.
The first half to 2/3 of this are basically Breaking Bad, except instead of making drugs for reasons that totally make sense, Jennifer is killing people. For reasons that make sense, but what doesn't make sense is why she waited to have a full-on family life before doing the revenge.
It's like...she planned her revenge from a pretty young age, then disappeared, did the Batman, training around the world thing, then came back to the States. Then took classes at a community college, fell in love with a teacher, kind of, a little, had two kids, and then was like, "Oh, right, the revenge!"
The last third or so starts to get interesting. Because Jennifer can't keep on the way she has been. She runs out of excuses and has to pivot. Which is also when Breaking Bad gets super good, right? When Walt can't pretend he's not up to something?
It's just not enough, and it doesn't come early enough. I think if the book started closer to where it ended, it would've been really good.
A mistake people make in trying to tell a Breaking-Bad-esque story is making the hero too good at whatever they're doing. What made Breaking Bad work was that you believed that Walter White was really, really smart, but he was also, most times, in way over his head. Even when he survived an encounter, it usually brought down consequences he didn't want or didn't predict.
And the tension in Breaking Bad stays high because, at some point, Walt flips. He goes from trying to provide for his family before his death to realizing that being big time is way more engaging for him. It's the life he'd rather live.
Jennifer Blood starts out with a semi-understandable motive for killing a small handful of people in spectacular fashion. But then she just keeps killing people for increasingly silly reasons. The pressure on her ratchets up as a result, but...how hard am I supposed to root for her when she kills, like, an elementary school teacher for no real reason?
Not that the character has to be a good person. Walter White ended up being a pretty bad person. But I could at least, by watching the show, understand how he ended up doing the things he did. One has to admit that doing what he's doing, being in charge, setting his own price, is a more interesting problem for someone like him to solve than teaching high school students ever would be.
Walter White doesn't make the right choice, but he makes a choice that's logical. Amoral, but from a dollars and cents, prestige standpoint, he makes a choice that does benefit him.
Jennifer Blood doesn't really even make a choice. She sort of...just keeps killing people because...I don't really know why. The killings don't really benefit her. They don't solve a problem. They replace a problem with a worse problem, and any thinking person would see that immediately.
It goes to an interesting place, but it's a place it should have started from.
July 10, 2022
(Zero Spoilers review)
I saw the modest scores of this book before purchasing, and went ahead with it anyway. Average Garth Ennis is better than a great number of writers on their better days, so if this was a Garth Ennis by numbers story, then I was certainly going to give it a try. What I didn't expect though, was to be absolutely engrossed in the story before the end of the first issue. Sadly that love I had, which continued for the most part throughout the first two arcs of the story (8 issues) didn't extend throughout the entire run of the book (24 issues), but I was left feeling mostly satisfied by the end, albeit somewhat appreciating, but mostly lamenting some of the choices that were made towards the end of the run. I certainly would never have predicted the direction this would go or where it would end up. A few issues in and I expected Ms. Jennifer Blood to kick some ass each issue, with very little changing from story to story. Everything would be right back to where it was when each of the 20 something pages were over. Boy, was I wrong. This story ends up going far deeper and darker than I certainly would have expected it to. Ennis' willingness to cast aside convention and turn the typical hero narrative on its head (I can't so anymore without spoilers) was certainly interesting, although it was the earlier issues that had more of what I wanted. the later arcs of the character, while inventive, were not executed quite as well, and the intelligent and meticulous killer from the start of the book makes some incredible blunders to push the narrative in a certain direction. Better writing could have accommodated for these changes, although instead we are left with something a little less believable or fulfilling. It really did feel like Ennis had the original 12 issue arc in his head before writing, and when given the chance to take the story beyond those 12 issues, had to reach a bit for more content. There are a few inconsistency issues between the two, and a bit of narrative gymnastics to tie it all in together, although for the most part, Ennis mostly pulls it off well.
The art is a bit more of a point of contention for me. It was never what I would call bad. in fact, some of the gratuitous violence was wonderful, but there was a significant amount of inconsistency in some of the main character models, to the point where I would occasionally not realise it was Jennifer Blood. Yes, she was more recognisable when in costume then in her civilian garb, but her model rapidly fluctuated between issues, mostly in hair colour and breast size (hey, its important). There was also more than one issue which made poor use of panelling space, although in the next issue, it was usually a case of additional panels being utilised, so I would expect there were cutbacks in some issues to accommodate others. The art is done by the same artist, which is always a plus. but it does have a tendency to look a little like 'The Boys lite'. Again, that's not necessarily a bad thing, it just warrants a mention. It also has some of the sexiest covers I've had the privilege of seeing thus far, which again in this day and age, is a nice little addition.
If gore or crudity bothers you, then I'd advise you to give this a wide berth, although its Garth Ennis, what the hell did you expect. Some of the love I had for this book was down to this very fact. Ennis isn't afraid to do precisely what he wants with his stories (no examples due to spoilers). They may not always be amazing, but they are so often violent, rude and vulgar, and in this day and age of the modern comic, I was more than just a little grateful for this fact. Only occasionally is this to the detriment of the story. When Garth Ennis takes his Ennis-isms too far. Where the story would have been better served by reigning in the ridiculous and instead playing it straight. There were several occasions that a stronger editor may have pushed for more realism, although its Ennis' story at the end of the day. He can tell it how he likes.
In the end, I's definitely recommend you check out Jennifer Blood. it doesn't seem to be as popular as some of his other stuff, although with the popularity of The Boys, if you are looking for something similar, then Jennifer Blood may be right up your alley. It's a shame that Dynamite do such sub par collected editions, as this book certainly wouldn't win any beauty contests, but if you can look passed the few foibles I've mentioned above, you may just find a special little corner of your heart for Jennifer Blood. 4/5
OmniBen.
I saw the modest scores of this book before purchasing, and went ahead with it anyway. Average Garth Ennis is better than a great number of writers on their better days, so if this was a Garth Ennis by numbers story, then I was certainly going to give it a try. What I didn't expect though, was to be absolutely engrossed in the story before the end of the first issue. Sadly that love I had, which continued for the most part throughout the first two arcs of the story (8 issues) didn't extend throughout the entire run of the book (24 issues), but I was left feeling mostly satisfied by the end, albeit somewhat appreciating, but mostly lamenting some of the choices that were made towards the end of the run. I certainly would never have predicted the direction this would go or where it would end up. A few issues in and I expected Ms. Jennifer Blood to kick some ass each issue, with very little changing from story to story. Everything would be right back to where it was when each of the 20 something pages were over. Boy, was I wrong. This story ends up going far deeper and darker than I certainly would have expected it to. Ennis' willingness to cast aside convention and turn the typical hero narrative on its head (I can't so anymore without spoilers) was certainly interesting, although it was the earlier issues that had more of what I wanted. the later arcs of the character, while inventive, were not executed quite as well, and the intelligent and meticulous killer from the start of the book makes some incredible blunders to push the narrative in a certain direction. Better writing could have accommodated for these changes, although instead we are left with something a little less believable or fulfilling. It really did feel like Ennis had the original 12 issue arc in his head before writing, and when given the chance to take the story beyond those 12 issues, had to reach a bit for more content. There are a few inconsistency issues between the two, and a bit of narrative gymnastics to tie it all in together, although for the most part, Ennis mostly pulls it off well.
The art is a bit more of a point of contention for me. It was never what I would call bad. in fact, some of the gratuitous violence was wonderful, but there was a significant amount of inconsistency in some of the main character models, to the point where I would occasionally not realise it was Jennifer Blood. Yes, she was more recognisable when in costume then in her civilian garb, but her model rapidly fluctuated between issues, mostly in hair colour and breast size (hey, its important). There was also more than one issue which made poor use of panelling space, although in the next issue, it was usually a case of additional panels being utilised, so I would expect there were cutbacks in some issues to accommodate others. The art is done by the same artist, which is always a plus. but it does have a tendency to look a little like 'The Boys lite'. Again, that's not necessarily a bad thing, it just warrants a mention. It also has some of the sexiest covers I've had the privilege of seeing thus far, which again in this day and age, is a nice little addition.
If gore or crudity bothers you, then I'd advise you to give this a wide berth, although its Garth Ennis, what the hell did you expect. Some of the love I had for this book was down to this very fact. Ennis isn't afraid to do precisely what he wants with his stories (no examples due to spoilers). They may not always be amazing, but they are so often violent, rude and vulgar, and in this day and age of the modern comic, I was more than just a little grateful for this fact. Only occasionally is this to the detriment of the story. When Garth Ennis takes his Ennis-isms too far. Where the story would have been better served by reigning in the ridiculous and instead playing it straight. There were several occasions that a stronger editor may have pushed for more realism, although its Ennis' story at the end of the day. He can tell it how he likes.
In the end, I's definitely recommend you check out Jennifer Blood. it doesn't seem to be as popular as some of his other stuff, although with the popularity of The Boys, if you are looking for something similar, then Jennifer Blood may be right up your alley. It's a shame that Dynamite do such sub par collected editions, as this book certainly wouldn't win any beauty contests, but if you can look passed the few foibles I've mentioned above, you may just find a special little corner of your heart for Jennifer Blood. 4/5
OmniBen.
June 22, 2025
Revenge Dialed to the Max
First off not a book for the squeamish or prude. It’s the ultimate revenge story taken too far. I am sure in our dark moments. We have a little Jennifer Blood wanting to come out. Garth Ennis takes you for a twisted ride. Be warned. It’s not easy.
First off not a book for the squeamish or prude. It’s the ultimate revenge story taken too far. I am sure in our dark moments. We have a little Jennifer Blood wanting to come out. Garth Ennis takes you for a twisted ride. Be warned. It’s not easy.
September 16, 2021
Garth Ennis - writer
Adriano Batista - illustrator
The daughter of a slain mob-boss goes on a secret quest for revenge. This book is nasty, brutal, dark, and not particularly funny. I felt compelled to finish it, but would not recommed it to other readers.
2.5/5
Adriano Batista - illustrator
The daughter of a slain mob-boss goes on a secret quest for revenge. This book is nasty, brutal, dark, and not particularly funny. I felt compelled to finish it, but would not recommed it to other readers.
2.5/5
January 5, 2026
When Ennis started this story, it was decent but still FAR from anything Punisher. Punisher had a code, this broad doesn’t. She’s just the product of evil DNA. With that being said, the middle of this run gets boring and then the end, especially the last few issues (no longer written by Ennis) are just trash. I don’t know how many time the backstory repeated itself. We get it, you turned psycho to revenge tour even family that killed and destroyed each other. WE GET IT! Lazy writing; boring conclusion. Makes sense why this was never reprinted.
Art is cool, Jennifer is hot, nice body. Visually satisfying, that’s about it.
Btw. Ennis is one kinky bastard. Perhaps into BDSM or some form of cuckolding, the projection in his stories is fascinating.
Art is cool, Jennifer is hot, nice body. Visually satisfying, that’s about it.
Btw. Ennis is one kinky bastard. Perhaps into BDSM or some form of cuckolding, the projection in his stories is fascinating.
April 1, 2024
starts out strong and then gets dark
Really loved the first few issues and the entire arc however it’s a very dark tale that take a turn into the depressing and sad by the end . The story also speeds through the initial “kill list “ way to fast for it to have the impact it should. Having said that the fallout from all of Jennifer’s crimes is the heart of the story . I personally think it would have been more effective as a “serial killer “ story (ala Dexter ) then a “super assassin “ story but I’m just a fat idiot reading the comic rather then writing it . A good read but I doubt I’ll ever read read it
Really loved the first few issues and the entire arc however it’s a very dark tale that take a turn into the depressing and sad by the end . The story also speeds through the initial “kill list “ way to fast for it to have the impact it should. Having said that the fallout from all of Jennifer’s crimes is the heart of the story . I personally think it would have been more effective as a “serial killer “ story (ala Dexter ) then a “super assassin “ story but I’m just a fat idiot reading the comic rather then writing it . A good read but I doubt I’ll ever read read it
June 13, 2024
I got about past the second volume when I realize this isn’t for me. I don’t mind Garth Ennis’s crude and violent take on things that’s part of his stick and sometimes it really works. But he needs a good artist and this book has subpar art. I also found the premise OK but not super compelling. I did find it entertaining her treating the neighbor as her minion. But it’s basically a housewives meets the Punisher and there’s only so much you can do to keep a basic premise interesting. Also, this book breaks one of my cardinal sins of comics is over written dialogue the first diary entries, I understand why it’s there to get us into Jennifer‘s head, but it’s so overwritten
May 7, 2023
Jennifer Blood starts out looking to avenge the murder of her father and ends up a total psychopath. There's a lot of graphic violence (no surprise from Ennis) which goes a bit too far at times. All the characters are pretty unsympathetic and one note, so I was surprised that I liked the story as much as I did.
November 18, 2021
It starts out as just a What if the Punisher was a female and still had her family, but then after a few arcs, it goes more into Jennifer Blood's mental breakdown.
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November 13, 20225 stars
One of the best graphics novels I've read in a long time. Might be a bit graphic to some, but definitely worth reading.
If you haven't already, read and enjoy.
One of the best graphics novels I've read in a long time. Might be a bit graphic to some, but definitely worth reading.
If you haven't already, read and enjoy.
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