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Sex Criminals (Single Issues)
Sex Criminals #5: Going Down
The best part of a new relationship is the first three weeks, right? The rush of the new, the gravitational pull of the sudden other-ness in your life, the almost-illicit charge of nothing else mattering...and then it's time to pay the bills. Well, the honeymoon is over for the SEX CRIMINALS. Can Jon and Suzie survive Jon and Suzie?
32 pages, Paperback
First published March 19, 2014
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About the author
Matt Fraction
1,028 books1,875 followers"How he got started in comics: In 1983, when Fraction was 7 years old and growing up in Kansas City, Mo., he became fascinated by the U.S. invasion of Grenada and created his own newspaper to explain the event. "I've always been story-driven, telling stories with pictures and words," he said.
Education and first job: Fraction never graduated from college. He stopped half a semester short of an art degree at Kansas City Art Institute in Missouri in 1998 to take a job as a Web designer and managing editor of a magazine about Internet culture.
"My mother was not happy about that," he said.
But that gig led Fraction and his co-workers to split off and launch MK12, a boutique graphic design and production firm in Kansas City that created the opening credits for the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace."
Big break: While writing and directing live-action shoots at MK12, Fraction spent his spare time writing comics and pitching his books each year to publishers at Comic-Con. Two books sold: "The Last of the Independents," published in 2003 by AiT/Planet Lar, and "Casanova," published in 2006 by Image Comics.
Fraction traveled extensively on commercial shoots. Then his wife got pregnant. So Fraction did what any rational man in his position would do -- he quit his job at MK12 to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time comic book writer.
Say what? "It was terrifying," said Fraction, who now lives in Portland, Ore. "I was married. We had a house. We had a baby coming. And I just quit my job."
Marvel hired Fraction in June 2006, thanks largely to the success of his other two comics. "I got very lucky," he half-joked. "If it hadn't worked out, I would have had to move back in with my parents.
- 2009. Alex Pham. Los Angeles Times.
Education and first job: Fraction never graduated from college. He stopped half a semester short of an art degree at Kansas City Art Institute in Missouri in 1998 to take a job as a Web designer and managing editor of a magazine about Internet culture.
"My mother was not happy about that," he said.
But that gig led Fraction and his co-workers to split off and launch MK12, a boutique graphic design and production firm in Kansas City that created the opening credits for the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace."
Big break: While writing and directing live-action shoots at MK12, Fraction spent his spare time writing comics and pitching his books each year to publishers at Comic-Con. Two books sold: "The Last of the Independents," published in 2003 by AiT/Planet Lar, and "Casanova," published in 2006 by Image Comics.
Fraction traveled extensively on commercial shoots. Then his wife got pregnant. So Fraction did what any rational man in his position would do -- he quit his job at MK12 to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time comic book writer.
Say what? "It was terrifying," said Fraction, who now lives in Portland, Ore. "I was married. We had a house. We had a baby coming. And I just quit my job."
Marvel hired Fraction in June 2006, thanks largely to the success of his other two comics. "I got very lucky," he half-joked. "If it hadn't worked out, I would have had to move back in with my parents.
- 2009. Alex Pham. Los Angeles Times.
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March 22, 2014
This fucking guy.
October 25, 2014
I gave the first issue 4 fricken stars, I thoroughly enjoyed it and was excited to continue what I thought would be an offbeat, funny, fresh story with just the right amount of heart; this is not what this series has turned into.
Each issue and become increasingly stupid, relying on lowbrow 'American Pie' type humor, no thanks.
I don't care about any of the characters. The Sex Police were a complete let down, and how many jokes about vibrators and dildos can one person take? This story goes nowhere and relies on the same old recycled jokes. I think that some people like to read this simply for the taboo of it all, they get to drop the title into a conversation and appear edgy.
Alright, that might be the anger talking, but I get so disappointed when I love the first issue and then it all goes to crap.
If you enjoy giggling about genitalia...
then this is the comic for you.
Each issue and become increasingly stupid, relying on lowbrow 'American Pie' type humor, no thanks.
I don't care about any of the characters. The Sex Police were a complete let down, and how many jokes about vibrators and dildos can one person take? This story goes nowhere and relies on the same old recycled jokes. I think that some people like to read this simply for the taboo of it all, they get to drop the title into a conversation and appear edgy.
Alright, that might be the anger talking, but I get so disappointed when I love the first issue and then it all goes to crap.
If you enjoy giggling about genitalia...
then this is the comic for you.
March 21, 2014
The Sex Criminals get busted by the sex police and Jon's past before Suzie is explored. Kegelfaces, bad poetry, a nekkid Chip Zdarsky, 7 pages of hilarious letters, and a perfect end to the first arc of a flawless comic. What else is there to say except, read this damn comic! Read the full review here!
June 10, 2015
It's a nice twist to have a crazy boyfriend instead of the old standby of crazy girlfriend. I know they come close to being equal, statistically speaking, but there's really a dearth of this kind of thing in comics. It's almost like Matt Fraction is actually a girl! Show us how it's done, Matt!
June 11, 2015
"GOING DOWN"
This is the end of Volume One.
Glad that's over. Still can't wrap my head around the fact that this was Time Magazine's Comic Of the Year 2014.
This is the end of Volume One.
Glad that's over. Still can't wrap my head around the fact that this was Time Magazine's Comic Of the Year 2014.
September 30, 2020
Never read a story told this hilariously slow. Think in five issues we were stuck in a bank and wound up outside the bank just a few minutes after it was robbed. This story lives inside flashbacks and it never feels like a bad thing. Goodfellas but with sex and... timestoppers? (Weird pull but there it is).
September 15, 2017
As bizarre as it is, it's kind of fun. And I want to see what happens next.
November 13, 2019
"Sex tip: You need to change your safeword every three weeks for security reasons and it must have numbers in it."
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
March 8, 2020
its really hard to review these things because i was reading with no time in between them so it's really hard to judge but... good times!
June 10, 2025
Smart and sassy
I love this book. I love these creators. I love that we NOW live in a world where this can be mainstream!!
I love this book. I love these creators. I love that we NOW live in a world where this can be mainstream!!
March 5, 2017
5-Stars! ☆☆☆☆☆
The story is getting good...( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Thats all I'm saying.
The story is getting good...( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Thats all I'm saying.
March 30, 2014
Well, this was a positive surprise.
Last time I read a comic trying (intentionally or not) too hard with the title, I was greatly disappointed.
Glad I didn't let the title of the comic stop me from looking into it.
After Lady Mechanika, I felt like I want to read more of the new stuff; I needed some fresh stuff, I don't wanna read super hero comics right now.
Anyway, the humor is strong in this one!
Make sure you read every bit of the comic, and you're in for many lols!
Boss of being a pervert!
Well, no, sex in this comic is utilized in the way that it makes a very interesting story line; sex isn't there just because of sex, to get some attention, provoke the thoughts or whatever. In this one, sex serves a purpose.
Sex. Sex, sex, sex. Seeex. Sex. <--- for those who played Borderlands 2, and for those who haven't.
Both main characters are likeable, their personalities are being developed as we read on, and the girl is confident about her sexuality, speaking of it completely guilt-free, open minded. Sex is fun. At least the comic makes it look like it. Like it's..magical (truly, the art is beautiful during the..don'twannaspoil)
Read this. You'll enjoy it greatly. Much recommend, much wow.
Last time I read a comic trying (intentionally or not) too hard with the title, I was greatly disappointed.
Glad I didn't let the title of the comic stop me from looking into it.
After Lady Mechanika, I felt like I want to read more of the new stuff; I needed some fresh stuff, I don't wanna read super hero comics right now.
Anyway, the humor is strong in this one!
Make sure you read every bit of the comic, and you're in for many lols!
Boss of being a pervert!
Well, no, sex in this comic is utilized in the way that it makes a very interesting story line; sex isn't there just because of sex, to get some attention, provoke the thoughts or whatever. In this one, sex serves a purpose.
Sex. Sex, sex, sex. Seeex. Sex. <--- for those who played Borderlands 2, and for those who haven't.
Both main characters are likeable, their personalities are being developed as we read on, and the girl is confident about her sexuality, speaking of it completely guilt-free, open minded. Sex is fun. At least the comic makes it look like it. Like it's..magical (truly, the art is beautiful during the..don'twannaspoil)
Read this. You'll enjoy it greatly. Much recommend, much wow.
March 23, 2014
Two words: kegel face. If Matt Fraction's writing wasn't clever, original, and witty enough, Chip Zdarsky crams as much visual humor and wit into every corner of every panel of every page. Usually read each comic book in this arc at least two or three times to pick up on all the cues and subtleties, and then read it again for my own enjoyment.
Sex Criminals is one of the most fucking absurd and original things I've read and I'd give it 4 stars on just the idea alone. The execution of it is impressive as it's never *too* obscene to where it feels pornographic and even the most bonkers of scenarios have context and go towards plot and character development. Had this plot been given to anyone else it would have been a disaster, but with Fraction and Zdarsky it's just... really good.
Oh, and there's a great photo of Zdarsky's butt. I think it's lit really well - it doesn't objectify his butt, rather amplify the beauty of his male form. It's also fucking absurd. I can't stop laughing at it (the photo, not his butt).
Sex Criminals is one of the most fucking absurd and original things I've read and I'd give it 4 stars on just the idea alone. The execution of it is impressive as it's never *too* obscene to where it feels pornographic and even the most bonkers of scenarios have context and go towards plot and character development. Had this plot been given to anyone else it would have been a disaster, but with Fraction and Zdarsky it's just... really good.
Oh, and there's a great photo of Zdarsky's butt. I think it's lit really well - it doesn't objectify his butt, rather amplify the beauty of his male form. It's also fucking absurd. I can't stop laughing at it (the photo, not his butt).
June 8, 2014
Love the humour and the randomness. Especially the humour outside the comic. never before was it worth the effort to read the thanks and letter section this much.
Also a rare book that is about sex, but also manages to tell a story which is getting quite interesting in this volume.
Concluding: the artwork is original and gorgeous.
Not a long review but I mean every word of it.
~Of to find info about next parts.
Also a rare book that is about sex, but also manages to tell a story which is getting quite interesting in this volume.
Concluding: the artwork is original and gorgeous.
Not a long review but I mean every word of it.
~Of to find info about next parts.
August 28, 2014
So, the end of the first five issues finds us with little plot development since issue #3. Don't get me wrong, I really like this series, but I'm feeling like it's kinda plateaued. The first two were great, #3 was really good, but the last two have been merely decent. Here's hoping that things pick up again as we find out more about the Sex Police. Oh, and Kegelface is really fucking scary! What must it be like for Jerry?
September 21, 2015
أعمال قليلة تنجح في التعامل مع الجنس من منظور كوميدي بدون أن تحوله إلى سخافة محضة، وهذا أحدها بامتياز، ناهيك عن الحلول الدرامية الذكية والطريفة والمبتكرة التي يتوصل إليها الثنائي جون وسوزي خلال رحلتهما في العالم الموازي الذي يدخلاه من خلال الجنس.
August 11, 2016
Oh my god THAT BITCH!!!!!!!!!
I'm in love with the art style and although the last issue was disappointing to me, this issue was very good. It cleared out a lot of stuff that I was confused about in number 4 and pulled me in the story, finally
I'm in love with the art style and although the last issue was disappointing to me, this issue was very good. It cleared out a lot of stuff that I was confused about in number 4 and pulled me in the story, finally
April 1, 2014
Seriously, why aren't you reading this?
March 22, 2014
Great as usual.
March 19, 2014
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
Also: LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
So when's #6 coming out?
Also: LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
So when's #6 coming out?
October 20, 2014
Kegelface omfg.
June 25, 2016
KEGELFACE. Yeah, that's all I got. That and I really, really love Suze. And I wish I was her friend. And I wonder if she'd give me a nickname in her phone.
July 6, 2014
This fucking guy. AY.
September 19, 2014
I just hate Suzie's friend, I mean what kind of friend is she? A s**tty one I'd say.
November 10, 2015
Gosto muito.
February 23, 2015
KEGELFACE!
March 5, 2015
The artwork alone deserves framing. But the humour and the refreshingly frank look on sexuality? AND freezing time? What more do you want?
June 22, 2016
I am still slightly confused. What really happened in this one? The fake gun saved the day? Sent the sex police into The Quiet? Weird.
September 14, 2016
This fucking story!! XD
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