Besides the X-Men Pixie issue, the only thing I REALLY enjoyed immensely from the Free Comic Book Day swag pile was Love and Capes #7, written and drawn by Thomas F. Zahler. I hadn’t read any of this title before, though I think one of the customers at Whatever may have recommended it.

Its a charming and humorous tale of a romance between The Crusader and his girlfriend Abby. This issue was all about him popping the question. It is a perfect jumping on point as it smoothly introduces the supporting cast and their personalities and relationships.

Dialog and characterization felt very natural and although the usual heroic fare was relegated to a panel or two as we focus on the characters lives and interactions. The free issue was well timed as there is a trade paperback due in November, and I doubt I’m the only person who picked it up on a whim and liked it enough to watch for the trade. The smart, endearing and authentic dialog is a pleasure to read and Zahler’s stylized art is perfect for the tone of his story without getting cute.

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