The Weird World of Jack Staff #2 – Review

By: Paul Grist (writer & art) & Bill Crabtree (colors)

The Story: In a very non-linear and confusing way, we follow the story of of Jack Staff (“Britain’s Greatest Hero”) who seems to have forgotten himself right at a moment when his country needs him!  At least I think that’s what the story is about….

What’s good: This comic has a very hip vibe to it.  I kind of like all the various characters that Paul Grist is throwing at us, such as “Becky Burdock: Vampire Reporter.”  What’s more, I like the art, which is very reminiscent of Hellboy or BPRD.  I usually don’t like that artistic style, but I found myself really enjoying this comic from an art standpoint.  Perhaps it is because Hellboy/BPRD limit themselves to the colors brown and gray whereas Jack Staff has all sorts of bright colors that entertain someone such as myself who likes bright and shiny things.