10-Page Preview! Who is Verity Bourneville? She’s a bit-part actress with a heart of gold and too many miles on the clock! Part “Eastenders”, part “Model Agency” (and part “X-Files”), “Custard Creams” is her quest for a decent role–and respite from her nightmares. For “Sleaze Castle” and “Petra Etcetera” fans!

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

This preview offers a whimsical and intriguing introduction to the full version of this comic book. I gotta say that this preview hints at a unique blend of humor, drama, and everyday life, though it leaves room for further development.

The story in this preview centers around Verity Bourneville, a former actress navigating the ups and downs of her unconventional life. Wiley crafts a character that is both charming and flawed, making Verity relatable and engaging. Her witty personality and sharp insights into the world around her provide much of the story’s appeal, drawing me personally into her quirky adventures.

The writing in this preview is characterized by a light-hearted tone and clever dialogue. The humor is often subtle, relying on Verity’s observations and interactions with the eclectic cast of supporting characters. These characters, while not deeply explored in the preview, add color and variety to the narrative, suggesting potential for future development.

The plot in this preview is more a series of vignettes than a cohesive storyline, reflecting the slice-of-life genre. This approach allows for a focus on character moments and everyday scenarios, though it can sometimes feel disjointed. While this structure suits the preview format, a more defined narrative arc could enhance engagement in a full-length installment.

The artwork in this preview complements the story’s whimsical nature. The illustrations are vibrant and expressive, capturing the essence of Verity’s world with a distinctive style. Wiley’s attention to detail brings the characters and settings to life, enhancing the overall reading experience. The visual humor, conveyed through facial expressions and background details, adds another layer to the storytelling.

However despite the good things that this preview has, it still have some challenges. Like the plot being very vague which have left me confused or me feeling that this preview lacks any clear sense of direction on where the plot is heading because it is so very vague. The pacing is also very uneven in this preview.

So will buy and read the full version of this comic book ? Yes I will. It might take some time for me to actually read the full version of this comic book because I have been way too optimistic when creating my TBR list for this year and I don’t know if I get the time to read the full version of this comic book this year. But I will read the full version of this comic book at some point in time.

I Give This Book 3 / 5