Heartless Chestnut Springs

The Year: 1885, a time of industrial revolution and sexual frustration. The Heroine: Pricilla, a beautiful woman who knows what she wants…and wants it ALL the time. The Husband: Robert, a scientist and inventor - unfortunately, the only thing he can keep on his mind is his work. Ah, but what does a scientist love more than a problem to solve? Some gears, some springs, the proper appendages, a little extra lubricant, and a little extra love and voila! Chester 5000-XYV is born! Chester is the perfect tool to soothe Pricilla's desires… but what if Chester is more than just a machine? What are the consequences of attempting to engineer love? A sepia-toned delight for adult readers of all stripes, Jess Fink's Top Shelf debut reads like a whimsical love-child of steampunk, silent film, and erotic comics. Chester 5000-XYV: Because sometimes love comes with detachable body parts.

Crow Dog est un sang mêlé, un agent du FBI qui doit faire équipe avec la troublante Helen Catwright, une indian lover amoureuse des cultures amérindiennes. Une équipe de choc qui enquête sur les terres indiennes du Nouveau-Mexique. Un duo où la cohabitation suspicieuse du début va bientôt faire place à une attirance réciproque. Mais une attirance capricieuse, équivoque, contrariée par le lourd passé du jeune métis…

This is the reboot of the Punisher under Marvel's MAX imprint. And since it is under MAX, it is grittier, more explicit and more hard-edged than the usual, tying Frank Castle's life history to that of Wilson Fisk aka the Kingpin. Part 2 of the initial story arc, "Kingpin." The granularity and the parallel symmetry between the Punisher's path and Wilson Fisk's rise to power make for a compelling read. Great job by the creative team. Oh, and obviously we all get it that their tracks are not parallel at all and that sooner or later, they'll intersect. MATURE READERS only.