Elephantmen #18 (Campbell cover)

By Richard Starkings & Marian Churchland

BAD GIRL
Hiromi Kiyoko -- Miki -- is intent on finding out Hip Flask's deepest darkest secrets... but Miki and her mother, Keiko, have some secrets of their own.

32pp full color, with cover by J. Scott Campbell and flip cover by Marian Churchland
April 2009 | $3.50

Diamond #FEB09 2418

"Churchland knocks it out of the park. Starkings' storytelling is masterfully done. If you aren't checking this book out, you need to go get it. Great storytelling, phenomenal art -- it's just a blast."

— Tyler , One Shot Presents

"...a vignette about hero Hip Flask's Asian-American sidekick fantasizing about a relationship with him while dealing with an unwanted pregnancy that's much better than it has any right to be. More pieces in the fascinating mosaic Starkings is slowly building."

— Steven Grant , Permanent Damage

"Marian Churchland is simply amazing. I can't get over it. I read through the issue, then promptly ran to the corner to cry. It was that good."

— Andre Szymancowicz , Groove Junction

"This was a powerful issue. It's done extremely well."

— Darrell Ferguson , Life of Darrell

"Gorgeous art, an intriguing story, and perhaps the most thoughtful storytelling of the week makes this a can't miss issue and an easy choice for this week's Book of the Week"

— Ryan The Iowan , Weekly Power Rankings

"Starkings is one of those people who has become a very good writer. It's a quieter issue, as Miki tries to work through her relationship with Hip. Of course, there's something sinister happening in the background, but given this comic, that's not surprising."

— Greg Burgas , Comics Should be Good! @ CBR

"Churchland's art...adds a dose of realism that the series has never really demanded from its art before. The minor details add a realism and even a disorganized pathos that rushes through the story of the troubled Miki character."

— Brandon Soderberg , Comics for Serious Readers

"Miki becomes a more layered and complex character in this issue, but the real grabber is the potential story seeds that are planted here. Another compelling story in a fantastic series."

— Brandon Borzelli , Geek Goggle Reviews

"Churchland's soft, marker colored art perfectly captures the tone of Starkings' story. Her pages made Elephantmen #18 a highlight of the comics I've read this month."

— Nick , StarClipper Comics, St. Louis, Mo.

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