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The Hire
Published by Dark Horse
104 pages
$17.95.
Need to get from point A to point B as fast and as safely as possible? Need a read that jacks up your adrenaline level
with adventure, humor and mayhem?
The answer to both needs is the same: The Hire. Based on web episodes found at www.bmwfilms.com, The Hire trade
paperback collects the four-issue mini-series from Dark Horse Comics about a gentleman simply referred to as "The Driver." His talent? He's the best there is behind the wheel, when you absolutely, positively have to get where you're going.
Let's start with the obvious appeal; The Hire is as much an adrenaline rush as a comic book can be. And, while it's
admittedly light on characterization, by it's very nature as an action story, the individual writers do manage to keep the
characters from being boring.
Did I say "individual writers"? I sure did. That's another appealing factor of this book. It's written by some of the
biggest names in comics, including Matt Wagner, Mark Waid, Bruce Campbell, Kurt Busiek and Steven Grant. Seeing all of these writers put The Driver through his paces in their own unique way, back to back no less, would be a thrill for most any comic fan.
Keeping with the "anthology" feel of the book, each story also sports a different fan-favorite artist. Matt Wagner
(penciling his own story), Kilian Plunkett, Claude St. Aubin and Francisco Ruiz Velasco all put their mark on this BMW property.
So, the long and short of it? If you're looking for something that's fun to read and showcases many different creative
styles, The Hire is for you. And, even being largely a "wait for the trade" kind of guy,I'll still recommend any of the single issues, as they all stand alone very well. And, let's face it, no creator is everyone's "cup of tea."
The Hire is recommended for all readers. Find it at comics shops and online comics retailers and auctions.
Mark Allen
Any statements made, expressed or implied are solely those of columnists or persons interviewed and do not represent the editorial position of the administration, who does not accept responsibility of such statements. All characters and artwork shown are trademark and © of their respective owners.
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