Model Operandi #1
After Hours Press

Legsy Diamond is a hot new model taking the fashion world by storm, and everything is fine and dandy until she has a small package delivered to her hotel room - this is when lingerie meets espionage. Model Operandi might be labeled "mindless fun" by Chris Eliopoulos (he wrote the intro), but you can bet it's filled with plenty of action, bombs, car chases, and monster sized boobs.

Model Operandi stars a number of quick witted femme fatales bent on keeping events adrenalized and in the red, as the plot jumps from stolen jewelry, fighting crime, and international intrigue. This 88-page full-coloured graphic novel entertained with its thrilling adventure and three-dimensional cast, not to mention a few great laughs.

The team of Dennis Budd and Joe Caramagna definetly have a hit on their hands with Model Operandi - it's high-flying fun with lots of tease. (Dana Tillusz)

3.5 of 5

Raised by Squirrels volume 1
www.raisedbysquirrels.com
by Bram & Monica Banko Meehan
BW, 58 pgs $4.95 US

SQRL, or Squirrel, is a U.S. organization sanctioned by the Senate committee to find or create super-powered humans for the sake of national security. But when it comes to espionage and government intelligence, the players are not always safe - Tyler McAllister learnt this the hard way when he was left for dead on a mission in Malta, but for all sakes and purposes it felt more like a set up than any typical surveillance mission. It was Tyler's partner Rose who insured his retirement from the Squirrel's, but this first volume brings Tyler back into the fold to track down SQRL's former director.

Raised by Squirrels was created by wife and husband team, Monica Banko Meehan and Bram Meeham. At first glimpse this graphic novel appears like any average self-published comic book that comes our way on a regular basis, but it didn't take long to see the imagination and quality put into the story. This creative team barely touches on the layers of plot they've dreamt up in this first volume, as it's expertly laid out in a fashion that benefits with numerous reads. The art does look overly sketchy at times, but the talent seeps through the added lines.

Raised by Squirrels is a superb read, and you can bet your ass you'll want desert after you've finished devouring it. The Meeham's have single issues available for download on their Web site, so you'll have no excuses in checking this series out. (Dana Tillusz)

3.5 of 5