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Martin & Parson's Tank Girl Trilogy #1
Tank Girl: Two Girls One Tank
The first of a brand new Tank Girl trilogy from series originator, Alan Martin, and artist extraordinaire, Brett Parson! Expect a healthy dose of delirium and plenty of ball-crunching action in this high-octane cross-country skirmish that asks the question: is this world really big enough for TWO Tank Girls? Strap yourself in, folks; it's gonna be one helluva ride!
104 pages, Paperback
First published November 9, 2016
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October 1, 2017
A wacky and funny Mad Max, plus more profanity, badass lead women, and an anthropomorphic bestial kangaroo. And the artwork is cartoon sublimity.
October 26, 2024
Imam utisak da mi se ovo i dopalo ovoliko samo zbog našeg prevoda. 😂 Crtež obožavam, priču malo manje, ali valjda jer i nisam neki ljubitelj Mad Max sage. Ali drago mi je da sam ovo pročitala!
October 18, 2020
This is one strange and violent comic. The art is well done, but I didn't much care for the story. It felt like a couple of guys got together and thought up a tale featuring hot girls with guns and war machinery. What was the point of the anthropomorphic kangaroo again? Not for me.
October 23, 2024
Samo da je nama srpskoga prevoda xD
November 14, 2017
The more of these I read, the more DCs Harley Quinn comes across as a pale ripoff.
April 13, 2022
fun lil read, my man. a whole lotta boobs, guns, and profanity. I read this while on vacation in north carolina while listening to yo la tengo and a “sad girl playlist” that was supposedly sapphic and absolute dog shit, with exception to the mazzy star, radiohead, smashing pumpkins, and the brian jonestown massacre songs. too much information? yes? I don’t care, mate. I expected this comic to be written by two middle aged men, and it was. pretty good though. I appreciate comics/graphic novels ‘cause you can get through them in one sitting.
September 19, 2017
Awesome! I'm a bit sad about Sub girl but super happy to be curled up reading awesome comics.
November 20, 2021
Our intrepid outback outlaw sees her beloved tank missing after Booga bet it in a game of cards and subsequently lost. Though less-than-amused, it turns out the tank in question is not far-off: it happens to be in nearby Sydney, where it has been procured by an art deal named Magnolia Jones. While Tank Girl sets off on a mission to reclaim the physical manifestation of her identity, Magnolia Jones becomes so endeared by the tank that she herself shaves her head and becomes a secondary Tank Girl, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that life imitates art… or something. Thus Jones becomes the eponymous second girl as alluded to in the comic’s title.
While it may sound like typical Tank Girl fare, there are a few noteworthy differences, particularly in the storytelling department. The story in Two Girls, One Tank is slightly less surreal and more narrative-driven than many previous outings. Characters appear slightly more fleshed-out and Tank Girl herself seems somewhat more… coherent than usual. Long-time fans needn’t worry than Tank Girl is becoming some sort of ham-fisted social commentary, however: all the lovable crudeness is still intact and as enjoyable as ever.
You’ll notice that the art style has a new look. This is because it’s by Brett Parson, a long-time Tank Girl fan. Parson’s style is visually striking; colourful yet with the ability to capture the subtle hues of this crazy world without sacrificing its grittiness. It verges slightly more on the cartoony side, but it feels in line with the style of many more mainstream titles. It’s quite a treat for the eyes, though fans may not be entirely comfortable with this stylistic departure.
Two Girls, One Tank is definitely a new direction for the esteemed comic series, and while that very phrase may leave fans feeling uncomfortable, there’s no cause for alarm. The comic is far from going soft or becoming too mainstream, yet it feels like a logical continuation of the series with an eye out to welcome newcomers. It’s still as as culturally relevant now as it was back when the series launched back in the 80’s, making it seem like a new take is unnecessary. However, this assessment would be wrong, as things feel fresh and instil in the reader an anticipation to see the story unfold in coming issues. The character of Jones is particularly interesting and hints at something more unreal to unfold as the series progresses. I recommend it highly for both veterans and those who have never read Tank Girl and are curious to see what all the fuss has been about.
While it may sound like typical Tank Girl fare, there are a few noteworthy differences, particularly in the storytelling department. The story in Two Girls, One Tank is slightly less surreal and more narrative-driven than many previous outings. Characters appear slightly more fleshed-out and Tank Girl herself seems somewhat more… coherent than usual. Long-time fans needn’t worry than Tank Girl is becoming some sort of ham-fisted social commentary, however: all the lovable crudeness is still intact and as enjoyable as ever.
You’ll notice that the art style has a new look. This is because it’s by Brett Parson, a long-time Tank Girl fan. Parson’s style is visually striking; colourful yet with the ability to capture the subtle hues of this crazy world without sacrificing its grittiness. It verges slightly more on the cartoony side, but it feels in line with the style of many more mainstream titles. It’s quite a treat for the eyes, though fans may not be entirely comfortable with this stylistic departure.
Two Girls, One Tank is definitely a new direction for the esteemed comic series, and while that very phrase may leave fans feeling uncomfortable, there’s no cause for alarm. The comic is far from going soft or becoming too mainstream, yet it feels like a logical continuation of the series with an eye out to welcome newcomers. It’s still as as culturally relevant now as it was back when the series launched back in the 80’s, making it seem like a new take is unnecessary. However, this assessment would be wrong, as things feel fresh and instil in the reader an anticipation to see the story unfold in coming issues. The character of Jones is particularly interesting and hints at something more unreal to unfold as the series progresses. I recommend it highly for both veterans and those who have never read Tank Girl and are curious to see what all the fuss has been about.
October 2, 2021
Jsem překvapený, zklamaný a rozčarovaný. Od Tank Girl v barvě jsem čekal ještě lepší vizuální zážitek než v první knize a stejně ujeté a zábavné vtipy. Dostal jsem však jen vykastrované něco, co se kresbou i úrovní humoru podobá spíše dětským animákům. V první knize se mi sice kresba zdála přeplácaná, ale tady se mi naopak zdá vyprázdněná. Barevná plocha zkrátka nenahradí kupu černobílých detailů. Ani ty vulgarity tady nefungují jako v první knize. Tam působily přirozeně a člověk se tomu zasmál, zatímco tady v té animákové kresbě to působí jako pěst na oko. Je to hrozně na sílu a je to jenom vulgární. Tahle Tankerka je trapná…
December 11, 2018
A fun little adventure, but didn't quite live up to my expectations. I had just read the tank girl anthology, 21st century Tank Girl, and got a massive kick out of the humor so expected a full length adventure to be even better. Honestly, i found the short little screw-around tales more amusing. This was still pretty fun, and had its moments (or lines), but it wasn't what I was hoping for. Fun character art and mouthy humor, tho, regardless, and I'm a hockey fanatic so the cover art was worth every penny paid. Enjoyable, but I'm not in a hurry to pick up the next one.
June 15, 2025
This graphic novel was my first introduction to Tank Girl, so I wasn’t sure what to expect from it. After having read the book, I’m still not sure what this series is about :D
The story is intentionally nonsensical and everything’s very cartoony. The art style complements that greatly and it’s probably my favorite thing about this book. The characters, their dialogue, their adventures… it’s all silly but not really funny? The childish humor aimed at adults didn’t quiet land for me, but hey maybe I just made the mistake of reading it sober!
P.S. The Serbian translation was great!
The story is intentionally nonsensical and everything’s very cartoony. The art style complements that greatly and it’s probably my favorite thing about this book. The characters, their dialogue, their adventures… it’s all silly but not really funny? The childish humor aimed at adults didn’t quiet land for me, but hey maybe I just made the mistake of reading it sober!
P.S. The Serbian translation was great!
November 9, 2019
This was my first dive into Tank Girl, something that I've heard talked about for so long. I knew I would either love it or hate it. Unfortunately for me, this issue uses one of my least favorite tropes "character is assumed dead, but then turns out to be alive, but then we just kill them again by the end!"
Perhaps if I'd picked up a different arc, one that didn't do the above, I would have liked it. But alas, here is where I started.
Perhaps if I'd picked up a different arc, one that didn't do the above, I would have liked it. But alas, here is where I started.
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December 18, 2024
My first time reading Tank Girl, despite having a weird obsession with the Lori Petty movie as a kid. This book is raunchy, weird, and totally surreal. It seems like a man's take on what a feminist antihero should be. Lots of gratuitous nudity, farts, and multiple guns that have the ability to blast policemen down to the bone. Oh, and a half kangaroo dude.
You'll never be bored, that's for sure.
You'll never be bored, that's for sure.
September 12, 2018
Gorgeous art, badass women, and daring escapes! Good old Tank Girl!
What I love about Tank Girl is it doesn't take itself too seriously. For all the guns and bombs, it's rather upbeat. I've always found the covers to be misleading; Tank Girl doesn't need to give tough poses or act intimidating. She's a tough, daring punk who can still make a good pun.
What I love about Tank Girl is it doesn't take itself too seriously. For all the guns and bombs, it's rather upbeat. I've always found the covers to be misleading; Tank Girl doesn't need to give tough poses or act intimidating. She's a tough, daring punk who can still make a good pun.
November 2, 2018
This was weird but interesting. Art style too.
December 31, 2018
Loved the artwork and the humor in this!
April 20, 2021
Shitty fuckcakes! Pestrofarebná, zábavná, absurdná a sexi pankáčska záležitosť.
August 11, 2022
You can't take it seriously or be sensitive to violence. Lots of tongue-in-cheek and fart jokes. It doesn't take itself seriously either. It's candy and it's great in that respect.
January 4, 2025
Firat time reading anything tank girl, to be honest I've never heard of it before. Not exactly my cup of tea, but it was fun, quick read so 3 stars.
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August 10, 2025
Charlie's Angels meets Kill Bill, violent and hot.
June 19, 2025
Meh. I guess this strip isn't for me. Bits of irreverent, dark, toilet humor and a ton of hippie, edgy attitude. Unsympathetic characters and zero plot.
February 10, 2019
Tank Girl’s gone and lost her tank; Tank Girl’s tank turns up, with an imposter Tank Girl in control – and they’re all on the wrong side of the law, power and authority. It’s clearly time for mayhem in the Outback (well, Wagga Wagga, for many that’s close enough), carnage, killings, crisis and cake, and imposter ass kicking and redemption (oh, and plenty of Nazi gold). Amid all the bombs, the shooting, the puns and wreckage, Tank Girl remains one of the most engaging and optimistic of comics; long may she remain with us!
February 9, 2017
yeugh.
April 16, 2017
You can never go home.
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