LIBRARY JOURNAL --What is
worse than unleashing an individual with three distinct and psychopathic
personalities into the citizenry? Intentionally creating multiples of the
psychotic assassins (code named "the triplets") and allowing them to get loose.
Like most foster monsters-after the carnage, they (all of the personalities)
start seeking answers about themselves and their creators. Hunting down,
collecting, and containing this plethora of misfits-the job of Cowboy Ninja
Viking-is daunting and convoluted, to say the least. Lieberman (<i>Harley
Quinn</i>; <i>Martian Manhunter</i>) has envisioned an edgy and complex realm
seasoned with staccato-like dialog and machine-gun pacing. Canadian artist
Rossmo (<i>Drumheller</i>; <i>Company of Men</i>), with letterer Cowles,
beautifully executes a chaotic ink style that illustrates the characters'
relentlessly ongoing internal conversations. The bold, creative use of color and
printing varnishes reflects this as well. Collects all ten single issues of the
series, plus an original story.<br /><b>Verdict</b>
Mature fans of the Guy Ritchie and Quentin Tarantino film genres coupled with
poster-art style illustration will enthusiastically embrace
this.<br /><br /><br />