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REVIEW: ‘Quarter Killer,’ Volume 1

Collier "CJ" JenningsBy Collier "CJ" Jennings04/18/20203 Mins ReadUpdated:12/21/2023
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Quarter Killer Volume 1, an original comic published by Comixology, is written by Vita Ayala and Danny Lore, illustrated and colored by Jamie Jones,  and lettered and designed by Ryan Ferrier. In the near future, bounty hunter Quentin Kidd, better known as the “Quarter Killer,” is approached by Aya, a child who needs their help in locating her father. The Quarter Killers earned their name because they only take quarters as payment for their job; alongside their crew, they fight for those who can’t fight for themselves and often go toe to toe with corrupt megacorporations.

The cyberpunk genre has given birth to several films, television, and novels across the years, including the Blade Runner films,  Willam Gibson’s Neuromancer, and more recently the Altered Carbon series on Netflix. The Quarter Killer creative team puts its own spin on the genre, introducing elements of hip-hop and African-American culture. Rap music is used as a weapon, blasting from a digital turntable; one character, Hi-Top, has an electric blue afro in the style of Kidd N Play, and Quarter Killer’s shoes look like futuristic Chuck Taylors.

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The biggest draw of the comic is the character work both Ayala and Lore pour into the world they’ve built. Quarter Killer is relatively relaxed and too cool for words at the same time; in contrast, their friend Hi-Top is overly excitable and flies by the seat of his pants. Rounding out the cast is Quarter Killer’s partner, Lo-Tek, a stoic mechanic. The loveable Aya, who, alongside her robot, Sim-One, can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and their ex Jax, who currently works for the super corporation that QK left.

These characters make up a strange but devoted family that always has each other’s back, whether it’s infiltrating a casino or rescuing each other from the clutches of certain doom. Most cyberpunk stories tend to have the main character suffer a crippling loss or work as a lone wolf, so it’s refreshing to see Ayala and Lore flip the script. Another change: seeing a non-binary Black queer protagonist in the genre, which more often than not has been populated by stubbly, handsome white men. Writers often tend to shape their stories using their own experience, and having two non-binary queer Black women create this world, and this hero adds a new dimension to the genre.

Jones’ art must be seen to be believed. He gives an animated flair to the proceedings, especially during the fight sequences; you feel every kick and punch, and it feels like QK is actually moving as you turn the page. His character designs are also distinct: from QK’s red and white outfit, which resembles a kimono, and trademark shades to Hi-Tek’s aforementioned electric blue afro, these characters would have no problem standing out in a crowd. Jones also serves as the colorist, often utilizing the bright neon blues and pinks associated with the cyberpunk genre.

Ferrier, who serves as the letterer, also has the task of designing the logo for the series. The end result is reminiscent of the graffiti that often shows up in local neighborhoods. He employs a similar tactic to the lettering, particularly in the third issue when characters are being introduced. Each issue also has a “track” number similar to a mixtape, with black letters simulating the scrawl of a Sharpie.

Quarter Killer Volume 1 is a fresh, funny and engaging new take on the cyberpunk genre, mixing great character work with animated, eye-popping visuals. Fans of science fiction, video games, anime, and hip-hop will definitely want to check it out.

Quarter Killer Volume 1 is available now, where comics are sold.

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Quarter Killer Vol 1 is a fresh, funny and engaging new take on the cyberpunk genre, mixing great character work with animated, eye-popping visuals. Fans of science fiction, video games, anime, and hip hop will definitely want to check it out.

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Born and raised in Texas, Collier “CJ” Jennings was introduced to geekdom at an early age by his father, who showed him Ultraman and Star Trek: The Next Generation. On his thirteenth birthday, he received a copy of Giant Size X-Men #1 and dove head first into the realm of pop culture, never looking back. His hobbies include: writing screenplays and essays, watching movies and television, card games/RPG’s, and cooking. He currently resides in Seattle.

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