Concrete Volume 7: The Human Dilemma

Wow. Black and white. I should have paid closer attention before I bought. Otherwise this would have been five stars. I would rank this as the best Concrete story yet. How many comics/graphic novels tackle the issues involved with over population? And Maureen finally loses her scientist's cold remove. I loved it. If you aren't familiar with Concrete, it would probably be best to start with some earlier stories to get a feel for the relationships of the main characters. And, by the way, this one isn't for kids.

Nothing against super heroes, but Concrete shows the depth that can be portrayed in comic book form. Chadwick has also issued stories, but the comics are complete in many other ways. There is no violence nor sex yet it is entertaining for adults as well as teenagers. Concrete is humorous, sentimental, thought provoking, and entertaining. I wish a movie had been made, even a tv show since the concept of a human trapped in an alien body has a lot of mileage.

Well, you can add this one to the list. Although I am an a truly avid comic-book reader, I cannot say I have read many titles that make me think after reading them. And hey, that's OK, but with Mr Chadwick's big opus Concrete you get the bonus: an entertaining, well-written story with real and likable characters PLUS a thought-provoking and feeling-filled drama. Highly recommended, as all Concrete's titles.