Sick Smiles 9

Short Review: Not as good as previous issues.

Five more stories from Mr. Versatility, Scott Allie.

• Tilazeus: The Bitch That Got Away
  Story by Scott Allie
  Art by Herb Apon & Scott Allie

  A story about the temptation and destruction of a philanderer is used as background for Tilazeus' plans for a takeover of hell. But it's just talk, and no reason for us to care whether or not he succeeds.

• Uqbar Zanjon
  Story by Scott Allie
  Art by Rob Bose

  Some hideously scratchy art accompanies a disoriented tale of a psychosomatic illness victim. There's a lot of psychoanalysis, but not a lot of empathy.

• Men of the World 5
  Story by Kevin McGovern & Scott Allie
  Art by Tom Fetter

  Story of a country music singer. Cute.

• Monster Complex
  Story by Scott Allie
  Art by Larry Loc & Steve Willhite

  A comedy about a support group for monsters, but without the actual humour.

• The Prophet of Exurbia
  Story by Scott Allie
  Art by Kevin McGovern

  Two down-and-outs, and the man bigger than the Beatles. Fun.