Andrew Wheeler

MINISERIES FINALE Thorndike Scar has recovered his great treasure, but Harlow and Merrilee Pepper have each made their own plan to steal it out from under him. When the dust settles, who will survive, and what is the Black Flamingo willing to sacrifice to possess his fondest desire?

Sins Of The Black Flamingo #5

Geoffrey Froggatt

This run ends with a message: The Black Flamingo will return. And honestly? Thank god. This comic was one of the most creative and fun things that I’ve seen from the Western comic world in years, and easily carries the most potential for future instalments. This story had everything I could have wanted: urban fantasy noir, morally grey protagonist, LGBT+ characters, dark magic, mystical artifacts and cursed objects, the supernatural and the occult, and so much more. I loved how the story wraps up (despite not being the best ending) and easily sets up the foundation for so much more. I loved these characters and this world. I loved the art work and the story’s tone and style. The idea of setting an urban fantasy noir in a bright Miami setting was inspired and I loved that contrast. I loved that this story was unapologetically gay and queer, and it all felt natural in terms of storytelling. In a world where representation is used by shallow and hollow executives to make a quick buck, this was a labour of love that you could tell was made with passion. I just know that there were actual LGBT+ people in the writers room on this one and it absolutely shows and shines through because of that. I loved all the colourful characters and supernatural elements of this world with its unique style and narrative voice, and I’m so excited to see where this world and these characters go in the future.

Sins Of The Black Flamingo #5

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