Sam Quixote's Reviews > The Goon, Volume 5: Wicked Inclinations

Reading the Goon has become something I now do when I feel like reading something fun and familiar. Whether it’s the art or the characters or the whacky tones coupled with the gothic madness and gallows humour and noir presentation, I love this series and every book, forgive the cliché, feels like meeting old crazy friends again.

In Volume 5, the story of the Zombie Priest is given centre stage as he tries to stage a massive coup against Lonely Street. The only thing stopping him? Goon, Franky, and Buzzard. Let the blood run not at all, because these are zombies, but let the bodies hit the floor!

This is probably the most action oriented Goon book so far and I loved it. Powell’s artwork assumes a kind of weird choreography on the page as Goon swings his massive mitts against a variety of foes and Buzzard strikes a variety of poses that are just badass. There’s one of the first page where I wish I had it as an A1 painting on my wall, it’s so cool.

There’s also a series of short strips at the back written and drawn by fellow artists that are silly and fun. It’s also good to see Goon depicted differently on the page, I think it adds to the reader’s perception of the character.

“Wicked Inclinations” (great title) is a fine addition to this series and a must read for any fans of the Goon. Keep it coming, Powell!