Crosswind Volume 1

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LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED) --
Case Bennett isn't himself, he's in the body of
suburbanite Juniper Blue. And the handsome, brash hit man must now cope with a
weaselly bully of a husband, while the beleaguered Juniper-pushed around by
everybody-in Case's body, is responsible for cleaning up a mishandled hit. How
Case and Juniper manage their dilemmas, join forces against psychopath Cruz, and
discover the who and why behind the switch emerge in gripping drama. Masterfully
orchestrated by Simone (Wonder Woman; Batgirl; Birds of
Prey), the plot integrates yet subverts gender expectations, sending
Case-as-Juniper to transgender neighbors for help and nicely resolving
challenges posed by the hit man's lover. The dead-on dialog evokes empathy and
glee as Juniper and Case draw skills from both original and new identities. With
nuanced photorealism, Staggs (Supergirl; Smallville) dramatizes
character mannerisms, beautifully capturing body swap subtleties with
clue-filled coloring. Collects single issues 1-6 of the
series.
Verdict With a deft hand, the
creators blend social justice issues into this fast-paced thriller that never
loses sight of the characters' humanity amid the action, horror, and chuckles.
Crime fiction comics buffs and those interested in stories focused on gender and
identity will relish this one. Soon to be released as a TV series, with Simone
as executive producer and Staggs as consulting producer.-Martha Cornog,
Philadelphia