On the way out of her 18th birthday party Pandora is abducted and taken to meet - her real papa, who’s also a wanted international criminal! But little does she know that she’s being used in a dangerous game of cat and mouse…
On the one hand, I wish Amazon would sort out their Kindle Unlimited library so it would be easier to find books from specific publishers rather than wade through hundreds of dross also on offer that look like the cheapest, most off-putting amateur crapola just to find a worthwhile book (there doesn’t appear to be any quality control when it comes to getting included on Kindle Unlimited). And on the other hand, it’s kinda fun because you can randomly stumble across hidden books you wouldn’t otherwise consider - like Pandora’s Eyes!
I know of Milo Manara because there was some controversy a few years ago over a Spider-Woman cover he did for Marvel that was considered too risque and/or sexist, but I’ve never read one of his comics - mostly because he seems to largely draw the porns! But he is an undeniably gifted artist and cartoonist and Pandora’s Eyes is all the better for his contributions, even though, yes, some of the art is gratuitously pervy at times (though it’s a lot tamer than the stuff he usually draws!).
Vincenzo Cerami’s story reminded me of Tintin, albeit more adult. It’s a fast-paced, exciting story full of criminals, shoot-outs, chases, and unpredictable plot-twists set against a European background. I went in with no expectations and was surprised to be as gripped as I was at the well-told, compelling narrative.
The thing about Pandora’s nightmare of being caught between two thin walls felt like a trite and pointless detail (maybe the walls were meant to signify her two fathers?) and the ending was flat but overall I was really impressed and enjoyed this comic a lot.
Pandora’s Eyes is a riveting action/adventure with a great story and even better art. And it’s free if you’ve got Kindle Unlimited!
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