Rat Queens Vol 2, #3 Review

Writer: Kurtis Weibe / Artist: Owen Gieni / Image Comics This may be the most unexpected issue of Rat Queens I’ve ever read for a variety of reasons, and I don’t mean unexpected in a good way. I say that in the context of a comic that’s had more ups and downs than a series twice its age. The first two issues of this reboot have been respectable. But Issue #3? Let me list the number of things in this issue that don’t make sense. Starting at the top, you’ll remember that The Queens were drunk in a cemetery and had accidentally raised an army of zombies, like you do. They meet a band of paladins who immediately come to their aid.

These paladins kick zombie ass while the Queens stand aside and watch. This is Nonsense 1. Hannah doesn’t cast a spell. Violet doesn’t hit anything. They watch. After the carnage, we’re introduced to this new band of do-gooders, The Chorus. They have a bard for Ny’goth’s sake. These are the folks that I expect the Queens to hate for all of their warm and fuzzy wholesomeness. But no, no hate. No rude quips. Hannah is *helpful* to them. Since when has Hannah been helpful to anyone? That’s Nonsense 2. The Chorus goes off to hunt for cult-like activities, helpfully overlooking Dee’s connection to the crazy octo-cult that has eaten Palisades (Nonsense 3). Returning home, The Queens are greeted by a scene of such uncomfortable hilarity involving Hannah’s parents that you have to read it to believe it. Who knew you could have astral sex through a spirit ston…