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I had been a fan of a comic called “Whispers,” created by Joshua Luna, one of the talented Luna brothers, due to its ease to relate to the main character and the brilliant supernatural plot element. Later, a friend introduced me to Alex + Ada, made by Jonathan Luna in collaboration with Sarah Vaughn. The name is not a coincidence. The two are brothers, and when I discovered that these Filipino-American comic book creators had collaborated on the “Girls” comic series published by Image Comics, I knew I had to read it. And to say the least, I was glad I did.
The “Girls” comic is not like one you have ever seen. It’s one of the Luna brothers’ creator-owned books, and it’s about a town that gets trapped in what would seem like a giant sphere that resembles an egg cell. Inside the town is a giant mysterious sperm monster, which is getting fed dead females. And who is feeding the sperm monster? Aliens veiled as hot girls.
As strange as the “Girls” comic may seem, it goes deeper than the bizarre plot. Once the town realizes they are trapped, they quickly turn on each other. Everyone has the same reason: survival. However, no one agrees with the methods of each other. In fact, you could argue that they do more harm than good.
As with all the comic books that the Luna brothers are involved in, including their other series like “The Sword” and “Eternal Empire,” the “Girls” comic has a strange look to the way it is drawn. It does not look bad by any means, but rarely has imaginative angles or perspectives, and lacks shading and depth. Characters look flat and similar to each other. This unique style is consistent across Joshua Luna and Jonathan Luna’s individual and collaborative works.
Even with the complaints, the “Girls” comic is pretty damn good. The ending is awesome, and it grips you the entire way. The 24 issue series is the perfect length. The best part? The entire series is available as a trade paperback. (Affiliate link)
If you’re a fan of unique, creator-owned comics, the Luna brothers’ work, including “Girls,” “The Sword,” and “Eternal Empire,” as well as their individual projects like Joshua Luna’s “Whispers” and Jonathan Luna’s “Alex + Ada,” are definitely worth checking out. These Filipino-American comic book creators have made a significant mark in the industry with their distinctive storytelling and art style.