Deep Cuts #2

Deep Cuts #2 is my book of the week, a wonderful trip back to the jazz age, with a fantastic main character, gorgeous art throughout and an emotional rollercoaster ride of a story. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

This anthology finds an even stronger footing in this installment, crafting a wistful and incredibly poignant tale of authorship and ambition. Read Full Review

Ray proceeds to take Gail to a Jazz club and offers her a crash course about Jazz, but by the close of the night, she is only beginning to get it. The following night she meets up with Jazz composer and pianist Leo Jones who teaches her the fundamentals of Jazz Chord progressions and how they work. At this point Gail begins to gain a better understanding and sets about writing her song. Read Full Review

Once again, Higgins and Clark have nailed a very sharp story that manages to resonate even though its telling the type of artists journey that has been delivered to page, stage, and screen countless times before. The distinct package thats being delivered by Higgins and Clark feels quite refreshingly unlike anything else thats currently on the comics rack. Read Full Review

Deep Cuts #2 is a powerful exploration of the will of a creator overcoming expectation, self-imposed stumbling blocks, and depression… economic and otherwise. Read Full Review

The music doesnt skip a beat with Deep Cuts #2. Higgins, Clark, Masellis and the team guide readers through Gail Gelsteins stop in Chicago with superb writing and exceptional art. There is literally nothing like this book on the shelves of the local comic shops. The series continues to be a must read for all fans & cant be missed on New Comic Book Day. Read Full Review

Deep Cuts #2 isn't going to make any headlines with its storytelling, but thankfully an exceptional showing in the art department keeps this one well above average. Read Full Review

superstan52

May 31, 2023

Gorgeous to look at, fun to read. One of those "comic books" that convince you they can be a real legitimate art form.

Ryan

Nov 09, 2023

This is an instant all-time fave

DDJamesB

May 31, 2023

Another really good issue. This had a much different feel, but still had a lot of soul. It's just really well written. Great work by everyone involved.

Toonstrack

Jun 02, 2023

This story felt so grounded. Painterly in style but also cinematic. Musicians will absolutely love this. I'm not one but I wish I was. I'll have to try and listen to the sheet music given at the end. The ending is kinds brutal but frank. A kind of twisting of fates but a harrowing reminder of what so often happens to artists. Theres a silver lining, but it has to be imagined more than seen. You won't get a comic that looks like this. Its a very unique style brought by the combined efforts of artist Helena Masellis, making a rare but welcomed appearance on interiors, and the colorist Igor Monti. Their two artistic choices combine to make a truly unique looking book that is both bursting with life but restrained and vignette like. This and the prior issue are well worth a read. more

Happywifelife

Jun 08, 2023

I really liked issue number 1 better but this one was still good.