Written by Brian WoodArt by Rob G
Brian Wood and Rob G's series of graphic novels featuring Special and Moustafa were a lot of fun. The characters first showed up in 'Couscous Express', and then got their own book, which ran for three volumes.
In this, the final volume of the series, Wood turns back the clock, and shows how Special and Moustafa first met. Special saves the life of Johnny Funwrecker, a Chinatown drug lord who owns a compound that takes up an entire city block and seems to be able to murder enemies with impunity. She's 15 when she becomes his driver and bodyguard. Moustafa, a 12-year old drug dealer, decides he wants to work for Johnny, and ends up getting partnered with Special, who has to train him in urban warfare techniques.
When the pair are approached by the FBI, they decide to go solo, and break away from both organizations in a fit of spectacular violence and a car chase through Manhattan involving a helicopter. It's like a Michael Bay movie, if they were actually funny and employed some internal logic.
It's a quick read, but quite enjoyable throughout. I wish Wood would return to these characters.
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