Review: The Kitchen #1

The Kitchen #1 - Vertigo Comics

What’s a loan-shark’s wife to do when her husband and his whole crew get thrown in prison? How are she and the other wives supposed to survive? Who will put food on the table? And what happens to their men’s rackets? Writer Ollie Masters answer those questions, and more, in his new hit from Vertigo Comics, “The Kitchen.”

Jimmy Brennan and his crew were the toughest bastards in Hell’s Kitchen and their wives were well taken care of, never in need of money or want of anything, but, as we all know, life has a way of taking twist and turns that can leave a person unsure of their future. And, as life goes for these outlaw’s wives, they are soon taken out of their element; the easy life is over; the gang has been sent to the big house. With mouths to feed and no money, the wives come up with a plan to take over “the business”. No longer able to take a back seat, the women are in charge – and the “Kitchen” will never be the same again.

Ollie Masters takes a step away from his usual stories and really nails this one; no superheroes or magic lassos here, just ordinary people, in this case three strong women that need to support their families. Masters successfully conveys the desperation of the wives, without their prospective others to support them. Artists Ming Doyle and Jordie Bellaire transport readers to bygone decade. From the style of clothing, to the hairdos and the cars everything shouts 1970’s! Doyle and Bellaire’s artwork enhances Masters’ tale and gives readers a perfect depiction of Hell’s Kitchen during those tumultuous times.

The Kitchen is a good read. If you’re looking for something a little different this is the comic book for you. You can pick up the latest copy of the Kitchen at White Dragon Comics, on-line or in our brick-and-mortar store.

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