She’s a secretary, bodyguard, and assassin all rolled into one… Meet Iris, a loyal and ruthlessly efficient subordinate to her powerful, corporate boss Mr. Ching. In the modern, cutthroat corporate world, today’s CEO needs an intimidating edge to stay on top, and Iris is more than well trained to oblige the demand of her employer, including murder. However, Iris discovers the man she has dutifully served for most of her life is far more corrupt than the people she is sworn to protect him from. Now torn between her loyalties to the only person she’s ever served, and the new life she realizes she’s ready to explore on her own, she must make a choice that could ultimately lead to her demise. Iris’ treacherous journey for redemption is set in motion as the entire first volume of the critically acclaimed action-adventure series is collected here for the very first time!
This comic book promises an action-packed spy thriller centered around Iris, a highly skilled operative working behind the scenes in a shadowy world of espionage. Unfortunately, what should have been an exciting prelude falls flat. At the same time this comic book fails to deliver on its promises.
Visually, this comic book’s artwork is uninspired. Eduardo Francisco’s illustrations lack the dynamism and detail needed to bring the story to life. Characters look stiff and generic, with limited expression and poor anatomy that make action scenes feel flat rather than exciting.
The narrative in this comic book, this comic book introduces Iris as a secret agent with a mysterious past, but beyond a few superficial details, there’s little depth or nuance. The story moves quickly from one scene to another with minimal context or character development, which has left me personally confused and disconnected. The dialogue is stilted and cliché, filled with overly expositional lines that do little to deepen the characters or advance the plot meaningfully. Instead of feeling like a compelling spy story, it comes across as a generic and poorly executed template.
One of the most frustrating aspects of this comic book is the pacing. Instead of building suspense or intrigue, the story jumps abruptly between scenes, giving little time for emotional investment or tension to develop. This makes this comic book feel more like a series of disconnected vignettes rather than a cohesive narrative. As a result, the story struggles to grab attention or evoke any real interest in the characters or their missions.
The premise of Iris as a highly capable, no-nonsense spy has potential, but the execution completely misses the mark. There are no memorable moments, clever twists, or unique ideas that set it apart from countless other spy narratives. It feels derivative and uninspired, lacking the originality and depth needed to stand out in a crowded genre.
I Give This Book 1 / 5
