Jessica Jones: Blind Spot #6

Writer: Kelly Thompson / Artist: Marcio Takara / Color Artist: Rachelle Rosenberg / Marvel Comics I didn’t know how much I would need Jessica Jones Blind Spot #6 this week. Amidst the punishing difficulties of social distancing who knew the best escapism was a story about friends, colleagues, and rivals having normal(ish) interactions. One of my favorite couples in comics, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, tackle the day’s adventure of preparing their daughter’s birthday party. Subjected to the relatable stresses of friends who don’t seem to understand the concept of time, preparing decorations and buying a cake; the least difficult obstacle was probably when Lone Shark (not Loan Shark) attacked out of revenge for his going to jail. The major source of tension in this episode begins when Jones opens the box of birthday decorations Cage bought only to reveal a cascade of purple unicorns and balloons. It takes most of the issue for him to realize his mistake. This interaction was particularly important after the previous arc. The antagonist in the previous issues turned out to be a man so riddled with toxic masculinity it literally became sentient. This manifestation preyed on strong women that reminded him of his powered girlfriend whom he abused. In this book, Luke Cage exemplifies healthy masculinity and displays behavior towards his partner that we should imitate. He pays enough attention to realize that Jones is upset and doesn’t let her stoic, stubborn responses shut him down…