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Crosswind Volume 1 Paperback – Illustrated, March 6, 2018

by Gail Simone (Author), Cat Staggs (Artist)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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Goodfellas meets Freaky Friday in this mind-bending new ongoing series from Fan-favorite creators GAIL SIMONE (Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Deadpool, Secret Six, Birds of Prey) and CAT STAGGS (Adventures of Supergirl, Smallville Season 11, Wonder Woman '77).

A slick and ruthless Chicago hitman.

A smart but downtrodden Seattle housewife.

When an inexplicable event strikes these two random strangers, their bodies, souls, and lives are switched―to potentially deadly effect.
Collects issues 1-6.
Early praise for CROSSWIND:

"CROSSWIND will sneak up on you from behind and knock you sideways. Gail Simone is at her absolute sharpest, and Cat Staggs's art is daring and sexy. Freakin' impressive is what it is...!"
―Cully Hamner (RED, The Question)

"Cat Staggs's art will grab you by the throat and kick you in the teeth. This is one creepy ride."
―Joe Harris (ROCKSTARS, X-Files)

"Freaky Friday―yes! But dark and twisted and such great art and page composition. And glints of humour. This is great, kinetic, mind-warping work. Art reminded me of Chaykin's The Shadow meets Bill Sienkiewicz. I love this."
―Ian Rankin (Inspector Rebus novels)

"Image has done it once again. The company put its faith in a stellar creative team, let their imaginations run wild, and the result is another must-read comic."
--MonkeysFightingRobots.com

"Honest, smart and brave. 10/10!"
-All-Comic.com
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  1. Part of Series
    Crosswind
  2. Print length
    128 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Image Comics
  5. Publication date
    March 6, 2018
  6. Reading age
    16 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    6.6 x 0.4 x 10.1 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1534304746
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1534304741
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LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED) -- Case Bennett isn't himself, he's in the body of suburbanite Juniper Blue. And the handsome, brash hit man must now cope with a weaselly bully of a husband, while the beleaguered Juniper-pushed around by everybody-in Case's body, is responsible for cleaning up a mishandled hit. How Case and Juniper manage their dilemmas, join forces against psychopath Cruz, and discover the who and why behind the switch emerge in gripping drama. Masterfully orchestrated by Simone (Wonder Woman; Batgirl; Birds of Prey), the plot integrates yet subverts gender expectations, sending Case-as-Juniper to transgender neighbors for help and nicely resolving challenges posed by the hit man's lover. The dead-on dialog evokes empathy and glee as Juniper and Case draw skills from both original and new identities. With nuanced photorealism, Staggs (Supergirl; Smallville) dramatizes character mannerisms, beautifully capturing body swap subtleties with clue-filled coloring. Collects single issues 1-6 of the series.
Verdict With a deft hand, the creators blend social justice issues into this fast-paced thriller that never loses sight of the characters' humanity amid the action, horror, and chuckles. Crime fiction comics buffs and those interested in stories focused on gender and identity will relish this one. Soon to be released as a TV series, with Simone as executive producer and Staggs as consulting producer.-Martha Cornog, Philadelphia

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LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED) -- Case Bennett isn't himself, he's in the body of suburbanite Juniper Blue. And the handsome, brash hit man must now cope with a weaselly bully of a husband, while the beleaguered Juniper-pushed around by everybody-in Case's body, is responsible for cleaning up a mishandled hit. How Case and Juniper manage their dilemmas, join forces against psychopath Cruz, and discover the who and why behind the switch emerge in gripping drama. Masterfully orchestrated by Simone (Wonder Woman; Batgirl; Birds of Prey), the plot integrates yet subverts gender expectations, sending Case-as-Juniper to transgender neighbors for help and nicely resolving challenges posed by the hit man's lover. The dead-on dialog evokes empathy and glee as Juniper and Case draw skills from both original and new identities. With nuanced photorealism, Staggs (Supergirl; Smallville) dramatizes character mannerisms, beautifully capturing body swap subtleties with clue-filled coloring. Collects single issues 1-6 of the series.
Verdict With a deft hand, the creators blend social justice issues into this fast-paced thriller that never loses sight of the characters' humanity amid the action, horror, and chuckles. Crime fiction comics buffs and those interested in stories focused on gender and identity will relish this one. Soon to be released as a TV series, with Simone as executive producer and Staggs as consulting producer.-Martha Cornog, Philadelphia

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Image Comics; Illustrated edition (March 6, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1534304746
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1534304741
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.6 x 0.4 x 10.1 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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JJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this so much!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
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I was really pulled in by the concept and the illustrations. So moody and fun in a modern noir kind of way. Excellent action. Highly recommend.
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Bobby Nash
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018
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Gail Simone and Cat Staggs make a terrific team. This book is a great read.
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PaulAllard
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing comic collection about switching bodies
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018
I enjoyed this series in which a mob hitman and a suburban housewife switch bodies with obvious dramatic consequences. This switch has long-lasting results for each of them as well as all those close to them.

Although I am not a great fan of the style of illustration here, the plot is fun and well worth a look if you can put up with a fair share of violence. There are more volumes to come although this particular arc is finished. Recommended to those who like something a little different.
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Hesketh
5.0 out of 5 stars Deep, thoughtful take on an old genre
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2018
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An excellent and refreshing take on the old body-swap genre. Mafia hitman is left 'castrated in suburbia' as a belittled, anxious housewife, who finds herself in the middle of a mob feud.

If this were a 1980s feel-good movie, the outcome would be predictable. He fumbles the cooking and displays poor personal hygiene and interpersonal skills. She fakes a tough-guy voice and cowers in terror. However, neither character is a stock cut-out, and we learn a lot about their pre-swap selves in the manner in which they handle their situation post-swap. Both have a rare depth and, for me, I felt the subtle clues and surprises kept coming but were never unexpected. I loved and rooted for them both, and really, how could you not, when it becomes unclear where Cason ends and Juniper begins.

A little sorry to see the series end and thrilled that there's a chance of more to come, plus the authors are both on board for the upcoming TV adaptation. These characters aren't done yet.
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