Frank Miller's Sin City Volume 5: Family Values 3rd Edition

A must have in the Sin City series and if your a fan of Frank Miller

This might not be a popular idea going along with the rest of the reviews but Family Values (Sin City, Book 5: Second Edition) was my favorite book in the Sin City series. It's about Dwight (who has shown up in a bunch of Sin City books prior to this) and he is investigating a murder scence. He starts asking questions and then trouble shows up. While not spoiling any of the story this story shows again why Dwight is such a great character. He is willing to throw himself in harms way to help people and he always has a plan and he always comes out on top. While Miller has shown this time again in his other books I feel this is where it is best executed. Another thing I like about this book is the ending. The Sin City books (except for maybe book 4 and book 6) have always had depressing endings except for the stories that revolve around Dwight. I liked the ending for this book a lot. I feel that the last 10 pages make the cost of this book worth it. The last page was also really great. While some people think this was one of the weaker books, it was my favorite and it is worth reading.

Sin City has quickly become one of my favorite graphic novel series. It makes no apologies about it's gory, vicious fights and simple, rough dialogue. Family Values is an excellent story which stays true to the style. One of my favorite characters, the lovely Miho, gets a lot of the limelight here. Her ninja techniques, swordplay, and hand-to-hand fighting skills are all over the top and very fun to watch. The men in the story are almost always macho types, ready to take it and dish it out--until they run into Miho. A dark humor pervades every single one of the Sin City books I've read so far, and it perfectly compliments the film noir style of writing and graphics. If you haven't read any of the other books in the series, I would recommend starting with the first volume, The Hard Goodbye, which is the best by far.

I disagree with the reviewer that states the ending fizzles. The Sin City story contained within "Family Values" has the biggest build up and surprise ending of all the Sin City stories in my opinion. Miller again successfully makes dislikeable characters and situations a very enjoyable read. The art in "Family Values" is not Miller's strongest, but he more than makes up for it with excellent narration and storytelling. While it is at times over the top and almost forced, the deadliness of prostitute/assassin, Miho, is a joy to read and watch because she is truly excellent at her job. Dwight's loyalty the girls of Old Town is awe inspiring, considering the fact that he is an admitted murderer, and someone I would never trust. Dwight and Miho work flawlessly together as the two main characters of this book, and anyone who liked "The Big Fat Kill" will get a kick out of this as well. It's violent, entertaining, and keeps you on the edge of your seat until it's done. A great read.

Miller once again has another masterpiece on his hands with Family Values.It's Sin City at it's best. The Art is a little rough, sort of like the stuff in Sex and Violence.Lynn Varley's cover colors are a work in itself. The Story was superb, with all the family tones. Miho on Rollerblades is one of the books most memorable scenes in there. It really doesn't tie in with the rest of the series but look for two verbally expressed individuals making a little scene.Great art Great Story, keep it comin Frank !!!!!