Welcome to an all-new edition of Parlay Points!
For this entry, the saga of Jody and Jeanie is slithering out of control. From a tragic accident to uncomfortable situations, Jeanie is doing everything she can to hold her family and sanity together. With last issue’s reveal, is their light at the end of the tunnel?
SHE’S RUNNING ON FUMES #4 by Dennis Hopeless, Tyler Jenkins, Hilary Jenkins, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and Heather Antos (Comixology originals) looks to answer if there’s a way or or is the family sinking deeper into despair.
Let’s break down what’s going on in the latest.
SHE’S RUNNING ON FUMES #4 by Dennis Hopeless, Tyler Jenkins, Hilary Jenkins, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and Heather Antos (Comixology originals)
Hopeless never shies away from showing the strength of Jeanie throughout this entire story. Even when things look dire, the writing shows how she’s pushing through. The grocery store scene is a prime example of the wear on Jeanie’s soul. It makes a loud statement to readers. As things fall apart, Jeanie must release her rage.
Jody continues to be a wild card within the pages. His actions are frantic and unpredictable. Even as the “business” gets brought to home, his demeanor sways often. This leads to an awkward closing. The final page screams what all readers are thinking: How much does Jeanie have left?
The art spotlights Jeanie’s frustration. From the two page splash concerning “plumbing”, a sense of emotional fatigue lingers. this carries into said Grocery store moment. The team unleash Jeanie’s anger with no restrictions. Her outburst is one readers can relate to with her situation.
The closing arc captures the moodiness of Jody. In each panel, there is a sense of uneasiness. This escalates into his brash action. Imagery of what he’s doing makes it very difficult to root for him in any circumstance. This only solidifies what we already know: Even on fumes, Jeanie is finding a way to outlast everyone.
FINAL POINT: 8
Even with fading hope, the weight of Jody’s world doesn’t break Jeanie in the latest chapter of SROF. Hopeless constructs a tumultuous landscape with Jody’s behavior. Jenkins locks in the visuals of a devious world with a broken but not defeated protagonist still standing.
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