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Reviewed by Bryone Peters for Readers' Favorite
Rebirth of the Gangster Act 1: Meet the Family by CJ Standal revolves around the wealthy Thompson family. The first section of this graphic novel begins with the birth of Marcus, the main character. Next, the reader meets his father, Curtis Thompson, with whom Marcus argues. On the surface, the Thompsons appear to be perfect, upstanding citizens, but the pressure young Marcus feels from being in his father's shadow indicates that all is not well with their family. We learn that Andrea Thompson, Marcus's mother, is capable of murder. Marcus meets Hunter, who prevents Marcus from being robbed and later starts to socialize with him. However, Hunter has a shadowy past. Some of the other characters that we meet include Lorena Sanchez, a police detective. We learn about Hunter's mother and her background. Finally, we meet Dennis, a recently-released prisoner who is determined to stay on the right side of the law but has to battle negative influences.
The illustrations are well structured and captivating simply by changing the layout of the graphics. For example, an aerial view helps tell the story. Even so, the illustrator still achieves a comprehensive flow by maintaining a sense of uniformity. Each story focuses on the many main characters in turn, which may make the story complicated. However, the main characters drive the plot, making this a riveting read. The facial expressions are descriptive and the body language is easy to understand. With drama, action, and intrigue, the illustrator knows the artistic techniques for building up suspense. The characters are believable and differ from the other characters with a variety of attire and dialogue. The writing has a poetic flow, despite the violent undertones and atmosphere of suspense and revenge. I recommend the graphic novel Rebirth of the Gangster Act 1 by CJ Standal to any avid comic reader.
