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100 Bullets #7
100 Bullets, Vol. 7: Samurai
Brian Azzarello's and Eduardo Risso's VERTIGO crime saga 100 BULLETS continues its collected editions with 100 SAMURAI, reprinting issues #43-49 of the critically acclaimed and award-winning ongoing series. This seventh volume, featuring the story arcs "Chill in the Oven" and "In Stinked," features a new cover by Dave Johnson and an introduction by legendary Argentinean comics writer Carlos Trillo.This 168-page trade paperback returns first to the character of Loop Hughes, who is joined in prison by Lono, and then to Jack Daw, who finds himself in a roadside zoo face to face with several varieties of wild animals — both two — and four-legged!
168 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2003
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Brian Azzarello
1,288 books1,105 followersBrian Azzarello (born in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American comic book writer. He came to prominence with 100 Bullets, published by DC Comics' mature-audience imprint Vertigo. He and Argentine artist Eduardo Risso, with whom Azzarello first worked on Jonny Double, won the 2001 Eisner Award for Best Serialized Story for 100 Bullets #15–18: "Hang Up on the Hang Low".
Azzarello has written for Batman ("Broken City", art by Risso; "Batman/Deathblow: After the Fire", art by Lee Bermejo, Tim Bradstreet, & Mick Gray) and Superman ("For Tomorrow", art by Jim Lee).
In 2005, Azzarello began a new creator-owned series, the western Loveless, with artist Marcelo Frusin.
As of 2007, Azzarello is married to fellow comic-book writer and illustrator Jill Thompson.
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Azzarello has written for Batman ("Broken City", art by Risso; "Batman/Deathblow: After the Fire", art by Lee Bermejo, Tim Bradstreet, & Mick Gray) and Superman ("For Tomorrow", art by Jim Lee).
In 2005, Azzarello began a new creator-owned series, the western Loveless, with artist Marcelo Frusin.
As of 2007, Azzarello is married to fellow comic-book writer and illustrator Jill Thompson.
information taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Az...
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February 26, 2023
Two stories for the price of one. Chill in the Oven sees the incarcerated Loop, joined by Lono! In In Stinked Jack Daw finds himself in Jungle Garvey's Wildlife Park, located in the city, s I wonder what they'll be hunting? A definite drop in intensity sees this the least strong volume in the series so far with a 7 out of 12, Three Stars from me.
2017 and 2011 read
2017 and 2011 read
July 1, 2023
So we get two stories here.
The first is about Loop and eventually Lono. This is probably one of my favorite stories so far because Loop has become a character I enjoy. While trying to be a modeled prisoner, he makes a mistake and attacks a vicious killer. Then we have Lono come into prison and it gets worse as he remembers who he is. Even more so when Shepard visits. All of this is good stuff, reminding me of a solid arc of OZ the tv show.
The second story folds back to the one shot of the drug addict who took the gun with 100 bullets, and is slowly taking out scum till he has one bullet left to shoot himself. It's a wild chapter, and kind of stupid, involving a tiger, but it's entertaining.
Overall a 3.5 out of 5, but I'll bump it to a 4 for the Loop storyline.
The first is about Loop and eventually Lono. This is probably one of my favorite stories so far because Loop has become a character I enjoy. While trying to be a modeled prisoner, he makes a mistake and attacks a vicious killer. Then we have Lono come into prison and it gets worse as he remembers who he is. Even more so when Shepard visits. All of this is good stuff, reminding me of a solid arc of OZ the tv show.
The second story folds back to the one shot of the drug addict who took the gun with 100 bullets, and is slowly taking out scum till he has one bullet left to shoot himself. It's a wild chapter, and kind of stupid, involving a tiger, but it's entertaining.
Overall a 3.5 out of 5, but I'll bump it to a 4 for the Loop storyline.
December 15, 2023
Two stories
Chill In The Oven: Loop is now in prison after the events of Hang Up on the Hang Low. It's a fun prison story of violence with Lono serving time. Pretty cliche.
In Stinked: Jack Daw after getting an attache in issues 21-22 (A Foregone Tomorrow). He's a drug user and hanging with his friend Mikey - the only person it seems he hasn't killed with the attache gun.
Both were fine stories but nothing special.
Chill In The Oven: Loop is now in prison after the events of Hang Up on the Hang Low. It's a fun prison story of violence with Lono serving time. Pretty cliche.
In Stinked: Jack Daw after getting an attache in issues 21-22 (A Foregone Tomorrow). He's a drug user and hanging with his friend Mikey - the only person it seems he hasn't killed with the attache gun.
Both were fine stories but nothing special.
June 4, 2022
Both stories in this volume just sucked. Hope it will be better in Vol. 8.
February 12, 2024
This series simply doesn't slow down. Love everything about it. Typically, it's the writing and the art (obviously), but I have to make mention of the colour palettes used for the second of the two stories, "In Stinked" ...just gorgeous.
March 19, 2018
I was thinking during the first half of this book that what I missed most about the early days of 100 Bullets was the stand-alone morality play ideas. The conspiracy, honestly, does little to interest me. It doesn't feel like it's going anywhere. The prison dynamics in the beginning were fun, and Loop is a compelling character. Lono bores me though.
Then I got to the second half, and THAT is the 100 Bullets that initially drew me in. Only a small cameo by Graves, and just a bunch of messed up people figuring out their messed up lives. The Minutemen could disappear and the entire series could be about Graves giving away attaches and I'd love this series.
Then I got to the second half, and THAT is the 100 Bullets that initially drew me in. Only a small cameo by Graves, and just a bunch of messed up people figuring out their messed up lives. The Minutemen could disappear and the entire series could be about Graves giving away attaches and I'd love this series.
October 3, 2011
I knew Loop would be back. This time he is in Oz,the HBO show not the land of OZ, and I'm ok with that. I liked the prison setting and of course I like Loop. I am curious to see where this character is going. Will Lono kill him? I am on pins and needles!!
February 5, 2013
This is no take-away meal that goes down easy... No sir ! 100 Bullets is an excellent series for people who sometimes want that little bit more out of their comic reading : engaging, complex storylines accompanied by delicious art, ... I'm so hooked.
December 11, 2015
Definitely the worst volume so far. Two very unpleasant stories about very off-putting characters, even by this series' standards. They were boring, tough to read and didn't add much to the overall story.
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February 4, 20165 stars from Brad: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/revi...
May 3, 2022
(Zero spoiler review for the omnibus this story arc collects) 4/5
I was really looking forward to this. I was holding this one back for a rainy day. One of those reads that you just know you're going to love, so you don't want to burn it too quickly. Once read, it can never again be read for the first time. Now, over the last year or so since its release, there were plenty of times I began to doubt Azarello's ability to deliver on this, for I've read some absolute stinkers from him. Though it wouldn't be the first time that someone was really good at writing a down and dirty crime noir, yet didn't have the chops to deliver, say, a long run on a female superhero...
But on to 100 Bullets. I know when I'm absolutely on board with a comic, when rather than read at my usual pace, I linger on panels, pages. I read things over and over again, not because they're ridiculous or don't make sense, but because they're so bloody good. Because I'm completely immersed in the story, or maybe because there is a rather fetching young lady featured on the page (and there are quite a few of those featured throughout).
I had minimal experience with Risso's artwork before this, although despite him being very much a love him or hate him type artist, I was instantly on board with his style. It suited the story and Azarello's writing down to a T. This only grew as the run continued, and the guy's chops and style improved. Some of the artwork and colouring in the final runs collected here were stunning, causing more of those lingering stares. And yeah, the guy knows how to draw a seedy, yet sexy looking woman, that's for sure.
Whilst a few issues towards the end certainly weren't as good as the opening salvo's, and the prevalence and quality of the dialogue wasn't as strong at the end of the book as the beginning, but nearly sixty issues of quality street level noir with the same artist is something I can't quite accurately describe how happy it makes me. If this didn't live up to my expectations, I would've been crushed. But thankfully, 100 Bullets is one of the greatest collections I've had the fortune to read thus far, and absolutely and unequivocally belongs on every respecting comic book fans shelf. If you've never read it, stop what ever you are doing (probably reading this review) and get it. When it goes OOP, can't imagine it will get a reprint anytime soon. 4/5
OmniBen.
I was really looking forward to this. I was holding this one back for a rainy day. One of those reads that you just know you're going to love, so you don't want to burn it too quickly. Once read, it can never again be read for the first time. Now, over the last year or so since its release, there were plenty of times I began to doubt Azarello's ability to deliver on this, for I've read some absolute stinkers from him. Though it wouldn't be the first time that someone was really good at writing a down and dirty crime noir, yet didn't have the chops to deliver, say, a long run on a female superhero...
But on to 100 Bullets. I know when I'm absolutely on board with a comic, when rather than read at my usual pace, I linger on panels, pages. I read things over and over again, not because they're ridiculous or don't make sense, but because they're so bloody good. Because I'm completely immersed in the story, or maybe because there is a rather fetching young lady featured on the page (and there are quite a few of those featured throughout).
I had minimal experience with Risso's artwork before this, although despite him being very much a love him or hate him type artist, I was instantly on board with his style. It suited the story and Azarello's writing down to a T. This only grew as the run continued, and the guy's chops and style improved. Some of the artwork and colouring in the final runs collected here were stunning, causing more of those lingering stares. And yeah, the guy knows how to draw a seedy, yet sexy looking woman, that's for sure.
Whilst a few issues towards the end certainly weren't as good as the opening salvo's, and the prevalence and quality of the dialogue wasn't as strong at the end of the book as the beginning, but nearly sixty issues of quality street level noir with the same artist is something I can't quite accurately describe how happy it makes me. If this didn't live up to my expectations, I would've been crushed. But thankfully, 100 Bullets is one of the greatest collections I've had the fortune to read thus far, and absolutely and unequivocally belongs on every respecting comic book fans shelf. If you've never read it, stop what ever you are doing (probably reading this review) and get it. When it goes OOP, can't imagine it will get a reprint anytime soon. 4/5
OmniBen.
May 27, 2023
Cuando la historia empezaba a decaer Azzarello sabe introducir y/o profundizar en secundarios que aumentan el universo de 100 Bullets. Es curioso como de tanto en tanto se recuerda la premisa inaugural de la serie, pero como la misma es desplazada rápidamente hacía arcos que parecen autoconclusivos, pero que terminan posteriormente retomándose.
En este caso el tomo se divide en dos. Primero Azzarello nos da el plop twist de que a pesar de que lo llenaron de balas, Lono sigue vivo. Tengo que admitir que esto no me gustó demasiado dado que la serie se destaca por su tono desangelado y crudo; así que mantener vivo a un personaje que, por más interesante que sea, recibió el castigo que Lono recibió... simplemente se siente irreal y fuera de tono.
Aún así, la trama que se desarrolla con Lono en prisión logra atraparme. Está muy bien escrita y correctamente representada.
Por otro lado, se nos presenta (¿o ya había aparecido y no lo recuerdo?) a Jack Daw. Un gorila gigantesco de esos que abundan por esta serie. Sin embargo, este matón parece un poco más sentimental que el resto. La trama es entretenida por más que no lleve a ningún lado.
Este tomo logró engancharme. No es la gran cosa, pero retoma el nivel de los anteriores y me da esperanza en que la serie logrará mantenerse a flote. Vamos por la mitad, queda un largo camino, pero quien sabe....
En este caso el tomo se divide en dos. Primero Azzarello nos da el plop twist de que a pesar de que lo llenaron de balas, Lono sigue vivo. Tengo que admitir que esto no me gustó demasiado dado que la serie se destaca por su tono desangelado y crudo; así que mantener vivo a un personaje que, por más interesante que sea, recibió el castigo que Lono recibió... simplemente se siente irreal y fuera de tono.
Aún así, la trama que se desarrolla con Lono en prisión logra atraparme. Está muy bien escrita y correctamente representada.
Por otro lado, se nos presenta (¿o ya había aparecido y no lo recuerdo?) a Jack Daw. Un gorila gigantesco de esos que abundan por esta serie. Sin embargo, este matón parece un poco más sentimental que el resto. La trama es entretenida por más que no lleve a ningún lado.
Este tomo logró engancharme. No es la gran cosa, pero retoma el nivel de los anteriores y me da esperanza en que la serie logrará mantenerse a flote. Vamos por la mitad, queda un largo camino, pero quien sabe....
November 12, 2020
Couldn't sleep last night so finished Vol 7 to 13 overnight. I only finished because I kept thinking "there's a reason this is so well-regarded and I'll find it at any time. Nope. Hard to keep people straight when there are 'main' characters introduced and dead before the one issue they're in is over. and the plot? I don't even know what the actual plot was other than by the end I didn't care anymore. weird morality plays and double and triple crosses that just made you want the story to be over but you're on book 67.
It's still good to look at but the story itself was definitely lacking.
And if I get started on specifics it's going to be spoiler and since I didn't take notes on which book was which I can't be bothered to find it out. All of the reviews will be the same both for words and score.
It's still good to look at but the story itself was definitely lacking.
And if I get started on specifics it's going to be spoiler and since I didn't take notes on which book was which I can't be bothered to find it out. All of the reviews will be the same both for words and score.
February 24, 2024
Wow probably my favorite volume yet
Absolutely amazing, both stories in this volume. Probably the 2 most dangerous and the 2 biggest assholes but at the same time they have that quality, the one that says this is what I believe in and what's right and nothing is gonna change what I believe is right, which is why I think the title Samurai is perfect. And as always the dialogue and the writing are just top of the game and the art and lettering and colors just everything in this volume worked. Wasn't a wasted panel or one that didn't have a purpose. Just great all around literature and can't wait to keep going.
Absolutely amazing, both stories in this volume. Probably the 2 most dangerous and the 2 biggest assholes but at the same time they have that quality, the one that says this is what I believe in and what's right and nothing is gonna change what I believe is right, which is why I think the title Samurai is perfect. And as always the dialogue and the writing are just top of the game and the art and lettering and colors just everything in this volume worked. Wasn't a wasted panel or one that didn't have a purpose. Just great all around literature and can't wait to keep going.
June 21, 2017
If you're reading this volume, you're likely a fan of what Azzarello and Risso are doing. Long and Loop, Jack and Mikey return in a collection that is more like two short stories, independent of each other. If you like the net-noir they are serving up, this is a healthy portion. Plenty of meditations on games and rules and cages and freedom.
May 29, 2020
Storytelling here was just superb. I think Risso’s art is getting better as the series progresses. He’s in top form here. And Azzarello’s introduction of various characters is timed to perfection. Classic Noir stuff. Really, really excellent.
January 21, 2022
Another great volume. In this one, we can understand a little that, 100 Bullets is not a linear story, and Azzarello and Risso are just having fun with his playground. As us. Loop is back and we meet Jack and his animal instincts and his wish to understand what life really is.
December 22, 2023
Que belleza de serie. La primera historia es un 11. Lono en prisión con el comeback de Loop. Excelente. La segunda es un poco más del montón, pero dentro del contexto de la maravillosidad de esta serie, claro. Y encima de todo: prólogo de Trillo. Hermoso.
February 6, 2017
The most coherent volume so far, but then, I feel like I've been reading this forever so my memory is a little untrustworthy.
October 24, 2017
Sooooo.... how does this move the big picture forward? Or does this only "deepen the characters"?
November 30, 2017
Loop is back!
I thought we lost him for good but still the two stories were not that good.
It felt like a filler :/
I thought we lost him for good but still the two stories were not that good.
It felt like a filler :/
July 14, 2018
And the story rolls within closed walls of a prision and a cage. Are we going to be set free someday? Azzarello and Russo have me completely hooked.
September 2, 2018
Prisons and zoos are nightmares best to be avoided at all cost.
December 14, 2018
I don’t know what I’m waiting for, or what I expect to get out of finishing this at this point. It has its good points, but for the most part I’m not into this anymore.
June 4, 2019
Incredible - by this point the tale has gone way beyond the original premise. Just incredible.
August 9, 2019
Liked both stories, showed a bit more about three characters. Especially the second story arc was a nice original story, and shows different types of animals.
September 26, 2022
Another pretty cool volume but I guess there were better ones too.
September 26, 2022
Μια διαφορετική ματιά στον χαρακτήρα του Lono σε ένα ακόμη πολύ καλό trade paperback.
October 16, 2022
Note: 3 stars for series, not individual volumes
November 8, 2023
Very good volume with prison and tigers adventures.
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