Review by RedonBro
Writer: Marguerite Bennett
Artist:Â Eleonora Carlini
Colorist: Hoyt Silva
Letterer: Joe Martin
Editor: Joe Pruett
A New Breed of Mommy Mayhem Alright, comic connoisseurs, prepare yourselves for Mommy Blog! This isn’t your typical suburban drama with a splash of intrigue. No, this is a full-blown descent into the wild world of social media-driven domesticity, where Keeping Up With The Kardashians gets a horror makeover and Gone Girl raises a family. Marguerite Bennett, known for twisting expectations in books like Animosity, teams up with the incredible Eleonora Carlini to deliver a series opener that’s as sharp as a freshly sharpened kitchen knife. Our protagonist, Astrid, is dead set on becoming the ultimate “super mommy” in her exclusive community. But when local children start disappearing, her pursuit of online fame and neighborhood adoration takes a very, very dark detour. This comic doesn’t just critique influencer culture; it puts it through a woodchipper.
Art That Screams (Quietly) Eleonora Carlini’s artwork is a masterclass in unsettling beauty. Her characters often sport these eerily exaggerated smiles, as if their faces are just a little too stretched, giving everything a subtly distorted, almost surreal feel. It’s like watching a perfectly curated Instagram feed slowly glitch out into something sinister. This visual choice perfectly amplifies the comic’s creepy undertones, making the mundane feel menacing. And when it comes to the violence, Carlini holds nothing back. The brutality is impactful and raw, yet never feels over-the-top just for shock value. It’s grisly, yes, but always in service of the story, making Astrid’s descent into her unique brand of vigilante justice all the more compelling.
The Queen of Content (and Carnage) Bennett’s writing is pure gold here. From the very first page, Astrid’s narration pulls you into her warped perception of reality. We see her presenting a picture-perfect online persona, only to immediately reveal the dark truth behind the camera. This juxtaposition is brilliant, setting the stage for a story where appearances are everything, and the pursuit of perfection can lead to truly heinous acts. The comic is a relentless, darkly comedic thrill ride, as Astrid navigates the cutthroat world of neighborhood politics while simultaneously embarking on a bloody crusade. It’s a scathing satire on the lengths people will go to maintain an image, even when bodies start piling up.
Summary: Mommy Blog is a wickedly smart and visually striking take on modern social media culture, blending suburban satire with a chilling horror sensibility. It’s a must-read for anyone who enjoys dark humor, twisted characters, and a story that isn’t afraid to get its hands dirty.
Mommy Blog #1 is now available.
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