Lucky number seven of MariNaomi’s ESTRUS COMICS is a grab bag of odds and ends, rather than her usual tales of loves and lovers past. Because of this, it’s not quite as enjoyable as previous issues, but remains enjoyable nonetheless.
Among its highlights involve an imaginary explosion on the subway train; helping out an ex with girlfriend troubles; a cute exchange between a couple, one of whom has tummy troubles; and the various emotions and activities of our feline friends (I’m horrified whenever someone draws a cat’s asshole in graphic detail, by the way, which is more often than you might think, dating back to the heyday of B. Kliban).
MariNaomi saves the best for last with illustrations she did for a coloring book to help kids get over their fear of needles at the doctors’ office. Here, she’s added hilarious captions like “I sure hope there aren’t any bubbles in this syringe, or you’re gonna die!” and “Robert is kind of a pussy.”
I appreciate her off-kilter sense of humor, just as much as I do her clean, bold drawings. She’s also unafraid to laugh at herself, which is what makes these indie confessional comics well worth your time and support. —Rod Lott
OTHER BOOKGASM REVIEWS OF THIS AUTHOR:
• ESTRUS COMICS #5 by MariNaomi
• ESTRUS COMICS #6 by MariNaomi
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