Jungle Girl #0-1
	Plot: Frank Cho Script: Doug Murray Artist: Adriano Batista Colorist: Frank Martin Letterer: Zachery Matheny Covers: a) Frank Cho, b) Adriano Batista Published by: Dynamite Entertainment
	Reviewed by: Bruce Logan

EXCLAMATION: “Jungle Girl! Cavewoman’s ‘street-smart’ sibling!”

EXPLANATION: Debuting in the 8 page (not including covers) long #0, Jana is, well, a jungle girl or for the purpose of this series, ‘the’ Jungle Girl. At first glance she seems to be a resident of a (Post-?) Jurassic era reality where humans seem to co-exist with dinosaurs. However, as revealed on the last page of issue #0 and further developed on in #1 this isn’t the case, that is unless the newcomers are not only from outside Jana’s territory but also time. The first half of issue #1 involves Jana reaching the crash site and meeting the newcomers – James Sebastian, a TV producer and his crew, Carole, Mike, T.J. and, well, I didn’t get the name of the fifth one. Also, unless there was someone else on board, it seems that one from the group is responsible for blowing up the plane, possibly even bringing it down in the first place. Oh, and there are a bunch of savages too, and don't forget the dinosaurs.

EXAMINATION (Story): Taken together, the thirty page read of Jungle Girl #0 and #1 is an enjoyable one. The story moves along at a fast clip, from the entrance of the main character to the mammoth ending of the second (i.e. #1) issue. Writer Doug Murray introduces and quickly develops all the characters into actual individuals rather than just one-line/track cardboard cutouts. Of all the supporting characters, Mike was my least favorite one. In him it appears Jungle Girl is going to find its token slobbering wannabe horn-dog.

Speaking of characters, given that Jana is busy kicking all kinds of ass, the role of the damsel in distress falls on the capable shoulders (amongst other equally and possibly more capable body parts) of Carole, which she fulfills to the best of her abilities giving not one, not two but three such instances. The last one also serves as the cliffhanger ending to issue #1.

Even the savages have possibilities, though not all of them good, for given the sheer number of ‘Jungle Gals (and Guys)’ characters out there, and its rather limited scope, there better be something ‘different’ about the savages for them to be any interest.

EXAMINATION (Art): Adriano Batista is an amazing artist, especially of the female form, and this story shows (again) why I say so. First seeing his work with Chaos! Comics’ Chastity and Bad Kitty, I have seen it develop and mature and have always enjoyed it. This is no different. While most of his Chaos! work was supported by darker colors, Jungle Girl sports much brighter and fuller look. Kudos to colorist Frank Martin for that. Still, I would like one small, well, addition to the colors - that they have a little more ‘shine’. The current scheme works quite well, almost always, except for instances where the lack of shine (i.e. light reflections) makes it seems over-saturated.

Lastly, about Jana’s physique, it’s comical to see her, uh, assets, increase in size when faced with a better endowed female. Both her boobs as well as her behind.

PROCLAMATION: I recommend giving Jungle Girl a read. Its more than just a T&A show, though (don’t worry) it has more than enough of that.

RATING: 4/5