Eric Powell's The Goon is known for it's dark humor. There's tragedy, true. But, it's not known for being somber. Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker is a tale that connects a new player for the Goon's turf with the earliest days of the Goon's term as Labrazio's main henchman. This chapter also merges lady troubles the Goon is having currently with a singer at his favorite saloon with the backstory of the first woman the mobster ever loved.
But, gee is this story a downer. There's very little humor and tons of heart break. The art continues to stun and I really liked learning more about the Goon's origin, particularly how he got his trademark facial scar. Yet, I'm missing the morbid jokes and obscene visual humor. I've not given up on this series. I have the distinct feeling what happens in this stand alone tale will have major implications to what happens in the Goon main series. I just hope this isn't a sign of things to come and a change in story quality.
Not my favorite, but was still worth consuming if only for it's revelations and ramifications for future storylines.
Rating: 7 out of 10 stars.
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