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Grrl Scouts (collected editions) #1
Grrl Scouts Volume 1
Cute, independent, and full of attitude, Gwen, Daphne, and Rita are three girls doing what they have to do to survive in big bad Freak City. From expressing themselves through graffiti or cutting loose on the dance floor, the party is always raging- that is, until the Brotherhood of the Cracker catches wind of the good time and decides to crack down. The Brotherhood is an evil alliance that controls the world's power structure from behind the scenes, and they don't like the Grrls hoarding in on their business. Before they know it, the Grrls are being hunted by assassins and are on the run for their lives. From the comic shop to homogenized suburbs and the ivory towers of corporate greed, Grrl Scouts is an action-packed, hip hop comics adventure that attacks society with both fists and never stops punching.
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Jim Mahfood
145 books29 followersJim Mahfood, a.k.a. Food One, is an American comic book creator.
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May 29, 2023DNF No Stars
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May 12, 2019
Mahfood is crazy and Grrl Scouts is crazy good. If you like Mahfood's art, check this out.
Did you know they did a pilot for a live action TV show for this series? Apparently, it's on YouTube. I'm going to have to find it.
Did you know they did a pilot for a live action TV show for this series? Apparently, it's on YouTube. I'm going to have to find it.
May 22, 2020
Bad art, worse writing
January 13, 2024
This was probably so cool when it was first released but not its just way too dated to read and enjoy. 2 instead of 1 only because i liked the art style.
November 19, 2015
I stopped reading comics back in 2000 with Grrl Scouts being the last comic I remember reading that really stuck with me. I decided to pick comics back up with the same series. As an illustrator, the scope of work that went into this 112 page volume is astounding and inspiring. The writing is funny, but super 90's cheese and some of this feels irrelevant with the drug culture turning to legalization and acceptance. Still, this is a great counter culture, social commentary with plenty of relevancy even today. Great writing, and SUPERB illustrating, inking and lettering especially with this being an indie comic with a small group of college roommates.
I'm ecstatic to return to comics with the comic that I ended on. Grrl Scouts, though aged a bit, is still an amazing feat of sequential story telling.
I'm ecstatic to return to comics with the comic that I ended on. Grrl Scouts, though aged a bit, is still an amazing feat of sequential story telling.
May 30, 2009
This was pretty stupid, but what it lacks in subtlety it makes up for with obviousness. Every reader is sure to enjoy the blatant "look how cool I am" pop culture name dropping, super cheesy dialog, and a plot ripped off from every sucky 80s comic or movie. It even has that "training" sequence, where characters become phenomenal warriors in a matter of hours - you could almost hear a Peter Cetera song playing. Silly stuff, for sure.
Decent art, though, and some nice pinups by other artists (even though most of them are printed at about 1/4 size).
Decent art, though, and some nice pinups by other artists (even though most of them are printed at about 1/4 size).
November 14, 2012
Very cool. Extra points for having Barry Ween guest star at the end. I also loved the first page of each chapter, where they flashback to the girls when they were little. And it always makes me happy to see female characters that aren't in ridiculous costumes/poses that can take care of themselves.
January 27, 2012
3.5 stars -- I'm kind of embarrassed I enjoyed this as much as I did.
March 7, 2012
Stunning and expressive artwork. The story is a bit heavy handed in the first issue but flows better through the last 3 issues. A lightweight visual pleasure.
October 9, 2013
I can see this really blowing some fifteen year old's mind. Unfortunately, I'm twenty-five.
At least the art was consistently excellent- I adore Mahfood's thick, heavily inked style.
At least the art was consistently excellent- I adore Mahfood's thick, heavily inked style.
May 17, 2014
I wouldn't use these characters as role models, but they're entertaining, bad-ass, and self-reliant. Basically all I look for in comics.
August 22, 2016
A fun, silly, weird comic given to me by a former work spouse in 2007. Definitely not my usual thing, but enjoyable in its own way.
November 22, 2023
This was a fun read. I liked the art a lot. The writing was a little weak, but it works as long as you don't think too hard about it.
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