| Title | : | Sex Criminals #1: Suzie Down in the Quiet |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 |
| Publication | : | First published September 25, 2013 |
Suzie's a normal girl with an extraordinary ability: when she has sex, she stops time. One night she meets John... who has the same gift. And so they do what any other sex-having, time-stopping, couple would do: they rob banks. In the vein of THE 40-YEAR OLD VIRGIN and BRIDESMAIDS, Image Comics invites you to come along with MATT FRACTION (Hawkeye, SATELLITE SAM) and CHIP ZDARSKY (Prison Funnies, Monster Cops) for the series that puts the "comic" back in “comics” and the "sexy" back in “sex crimes.”
Sex Criminals #1: Suzie Down in the Quiet Reviews
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I don't normally read comics or graphic novels, but this was on my roommates shelf and he recommended this and some other comics, and I'm definitely glad I started with this.
I'm still waiting for the next volume, but I absolutely loved this. And my immature dirty mind was definitely seduced by the title alone. -
This is soo good.
Witty. Creative. Funny as hell. Unique. Addicting. -
Guffaw 😂
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This first issue was a really good look at girls and sex - from the female pov.
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Suzie and Jon enter a temporarily frozen world when they orgasm – and when they discover each other’s shared powers at a party, they hatch a plan to use their power against the villains of the 21st century: the banks! Fraction’s on fire with this comic and Zdarsky’s art is incredible. Sex Criminals is one of the best new titles of the year. Read the full review
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Umm....okay.
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My ratings: 4/5 | 8/10
Very funny!
This graphic novel will appear in my video "Small reviews - April" at the end of this month so keep an eye out if you're interested :)))) -
"SUZIE DOWN IN THE QUIET"
Great opener. Nothing to kick off an NSFW comic like a sex scene in a bathroom. Then it goes downhill from there, when the comic goes into flashback/backstory mode by showing how it all started. First off, no surprises there-- a female character, written by two males, chances are it isn't going to stick. This one was flat. From the death of the Father, the drifting apart with the mother, her "first time", all of it, it reads with a little hint of trying to hard, I mean what the hell was that Thomas Pynchon joke about, really? Her search for answers ends when she meets Jon, an actor who's a secretary, at a party for saving books and they fall in love over--wait for it-- *Lolita, "Lolita. Light of my life. Fire of loins. My sin, my soul. Lo-lee-ta..." Predictable? This is the only part they don't really try too hard.
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Imagine of the first time you found pleasure with yourself you found a special power. A power to stop time. Awesome right ? Well she practices through her teen years and moves into adulthood with the job and such. The job sets her up to meet somebody who has the same ability. How could they not fall for each other ? They also decide to use the gift for a little criminal activity. So who are you going to call to stop this ? The Sex Police ! Yes, they exist and they are going to stop this lusty pair from their abuse of the powers.
It’s funny, weirdly sweet and has nice complimentary artwork. It all works for this older teen to adult read. -
Just WOW! Might be in the top ten of my favorite comic books ever and this is only the first issues. I am on board for the next one.
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Found this single comic today at the comic book store. Love when I find these little hidden gems. Absolutely adore how this story is starting, finding out you can stop time while orgasming must be a trip! Even more when you find a partner who can do the same… can’t wait to read the second one. Well I might even just go ahead and get the Volumes instead 😍 Hot little tale within a partner in crime theme, I’m all in!
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Loved this. Great story, both provocative and funny, and very real about the difficulties many of us faced in finding out about sex and our bodies, and real about adult sex (that it can be hot, and awkward, and funny, and emotional, and casual -- all at the same time). Except for the supernatural element, relatable A.F.
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This is a book meant for mature readers.
The idea of this graphic novel was innovative and was what drew me to this volume when it was recommended by a friend. The bare story, concept and the art was good but the story did not develop enough for me.
I expect things to change in the follow-up volume which I intend to read before I make a final decision on this series.
My rating here is based on this short 32 page book. I expect something better in the next volume. -
(3.5/5 stars)
The story lives up to the name right out of the gate: you see the police coming for Suzie and her boyfriend, and then they slip into a bathroom to bang.... But wait, let's rewind for context!
I guess Fraction's thing is this whole in medias res setup. Which I'm cool with here, but I hope he doesn't do it every issue of this one. (I haven't picked up #2 yet, I hear it's hilarious, so on my list. I prefer whole volumes, though. ComiXology just had this issue up for free.)
Anyway, this issue explains how Suzie, a bookworm with the easiest female orgasm I've ever seen in literature, discovers The Quiet: a special time-stopped place with enough psychedelic colors and odd lighting effects to be a mushroom trip, but one in which she's also completely alone...until she meets the guy. (Yes, I forgot his name. All I remember is that he quotes 'Lolita', which promptly gets Lana Del Rey stuck in my head because she quotes 'Lolita.')
I dig the voice in this one. People who say dudes can't write ladies, take note: Suzie's reaction to sexuality is worth noting, because it's so honest. Jerking off and even having sex don't make her that much of an un-prude, although obviously she's un-prudish enough for the 50s aesthetic to be clearly parodic.
Right, about that: Zdarksy's approach to this comic reminded me a fair bit of Lichtenstein. The one big difference is the color palette. To be honest, I would have preferred more limited colors, too, but the bold lines and classic hair/facial features are perfect to offset the fact that we're reading a story about people who rob places by having sex in them. (Curious as to whether the criminality of that part will be addressed. There's potential for some discussion of voyeurism....) -
hahahhahahahha this is so funny lmao
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wait .... what??? look I'm not going to lie, if you gotta be a super hero... your power of super orgasm moonlight just might come in handy, at least against Batman. please, please tell me that's where this is going. Batman helpless to the super orgasm moonlit glow. Rated R your kids won't go blind if they see this, but you will have some questions to answers and hopes to dash if they get a hold of this. I mean it's called "Sex Criminals" use your better judgment. and if that don't work use mine and avoid it like an STD. I might pick up the next one but then again I might die in my sleep. it was NOT bad by any means, but just as it was getting good .... it ended, and ain't nobody got time for dat.
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3.5
Very interesting story.
A++ for the sex positive female character, and for the teenagers figuring out their sexuality, how the story shows how hard it is because of the lack of resources and help.
Read the two issues back to back and together I give them 4 stars. Can't wait to see what's next. (Also I have a new otp ha).
(Read on Nov 9th, 2013)
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she's a librarian obsessed with sex knowledge. interesting to see where this story leads.
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Didn't enjoy the glorification of Lolita, or Nobakov.
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3,5
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THIS is how you add sex in comic books.
The vast majority of this issue is all building character. It's 'present day' Suzie narrating her life. The death of her father, the anger she has towards her mother and the most important aspect of this story...sex. Not only her discovering sex at a young age (and how nobody will answer her questions properly, without being made to feel like an outsider or a freak) but also her power through orgasm.
Genius concept, well written and a great set of characters, all within 36 pages. For mature readers, but it's done properly (unlike the recently reviewed Lesbian Zombies from Outer Space) -
Peguei essa hq aleatoriamente, achei muito doida a premissa e até que gostei bastante!
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4 Orgasmic-Stars! ☆☆☆☆
I really liked it. It had drama, humor and D!CK! :) lol, yep. You see lots of f#%king in this comic.
Suzie and Jon are perfect for one another. Jon seems like a guy's guy. Funny and laid back and he owns a very nice c#%k. ;)
& Suzie is sweet and mature...to a degree. She has to deal with her dad being murdered, school, homework, friends and an alcoholic mother to top it off.
I liked that the moment Suzie met Jon, she seemed smitten. (That whole love at 1st sight stuff) :) i always love a little romance in my stories.
The story caught my attention. The art...leaves a little to be desired. F#%k that. The art sucks. It's the only reason i took a whole star off. -
I was expecting a humorous Bonnie and Clyde and that's not really what I got, at least not in this first issue. Still, I found this introduction to the series to be very entertaining. First, let me start by saying that yes, as the title and cover suggest this book has mature content. Nothing that I would consider pornographic or gratuitous but not for those who are easily offended.
This was humorous but it was also more than that. The character development of Suzie was surprisingly deep and endearing and I loved the breaking of the 4th wall with Suzie guiding the reader through both her past and present. There were some heartbreaking poignant moments and I found that at the end of the issue I really liked and cared about Suzie. -
I'd recommend this trade paperback to first time comic readers who are apprehensive about reading comics in the first place. Most people think of comics as all superheroes and nerdiness. This comic has nothing to do with superheroes or anything of the sort. I'm a huge comic fan and NONE of them have anything to do with superheroes. That being said , I'd also recommend this for avid comic fans who are apprehensive about reading comics that are NOT superhero related. The storyline and idea of this scenario (without giving anything away) being possible is ridiculously hysterical. Very smart writing and beautiful artwork.
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This comic was fantastic! The concept raises an eyebrow at first, but once you start reading it you can't help but enjoy it...just like how everyone raises their eyebrows at the subject of sex, but we all do it and enjoy it, right? Sex, action, humor all combined with great art. What more could you want in a graphic novel? I'm hooked on this comic and can't wait to start the others.
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Omg. This was so good!! I can't believe how awesome this story was! I'm definitely going to have to get the first volume when the collection comes out.
This is such a unique idea that it comes across as something ridiculous when you first read the synopsis, but I was interested in the library aspect of the story and I'm super glad I took a chance on it! -
Read this for a MOOC im doing. it was very unlike any comic I have read or would read, but it was great for it's genre and I am so here for women who own their sexuality. i actually am intrigued in the plot so I think might keep reading the series.
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I didn't expect this to be so literal? I don't know what I was expecting. I came for the lulz and the porn and got a sad story about a dead dad and body discovery? At least it got to the point in the end. More criminal sprees, less tragic back story.
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Decided to read this series because of it's nomination for the HUGO awards.
The premisse was kinda weird for me at first, but so far, it has been kinda awesome! And the artwork is pretty good as well!
Totally recommended for mature readers :)
