Saturday, April 17, 2010

Forgetless #4

Written by Nick Spencer
Art by Jorge Coelho and Marley Zarcone

I've been enjoying Forgetless from the start.  Spencer has put together a very interesting cast of characters, and the way in which each issue's lead story has focused on a different protagonist has kept my interest much more than a more linear tale of this nature would.

In this issue, we learn a lot more about the guy in the panda suit that was shot in the first issue.  It turns out that he is a famous late night television host who has a sex addiction, and who has taken to finding assignations on Craig's List.  The panda suit is to protect his identity during these encounters.  I will admit to wondering how sex could be pleasurable in a full-body furry suit, as it doesn't seem like there are zippers in the lower front region....

The back-up story continues to feature Darla and her New Jersey friends, who finally make it to Forgetless, the club night that has provided the setting or raison d'etre of the series, only to find that their fake IDs are not as effective as they had hoped.

I'm very much looking forward to the conclusion of this series next month.

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