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Set 100 Years after Book 2, The Demon Vol. 3 graphic novel sees Jimmy Lee and Sweetpea back at their shenanigans again resulting in a far more rollicking ride than ever before. With a plot more twisted and bizarre than the previous two installments. The Demon both has to be read in conjunction with Vols. 1-2 but also in its own right as while it doesn’t stand on its own, it certainly jumpstarts the series back to a more quiet beginning – only to be ramped up later in the graphic novel.

Dialogue-wise. The Demon Volume 3 is overall the same as the first two, although much more reflective and at times philosophical. 100 years hopping from body to body has taken its toll on the protagonists, and they start reminiscing on the journey that has led them to this point. This isn’t to say that it packs any less of a punch (recall this series is not for children) but it isn’t until the end when a plot contrivance sends the protagonists down a brilliantly Body-strewn path, that sets things up for Vol 4.

Plot-wise, this is Shiga at his finest. A tight narrative is woven around seemingly sporadic violence that would find its way translated to the big (or small) screen. There are no wasted words or actions that would distract the reader from the overall experience. From Page 1, Shiga holds your attention and doesn’t let it go until the end. It’s an immersive experience that is difficult to achieve in the full-fledged novel format. Carrying the momentum forward would be difficult enough in the comic-sized format so it is quite remarkable that Shiga is able to do it over the course of three graphic novels.

The artwork suits the prose, paring it down to a no-frills experience – sparse – but full of the detail it needs. This no-nonsense, in-your-face palette is perfect for over-the-top ultraviolence that has become a hallmark of the series. If there were more detail, the pages would drip red with gore. In a small sense, this is a relief, as it allows Spiga to take the series wherever it tends to go. Keeping the artwork at the same “level” as the dialogue lends credibility to the work as a whole. During periods of introspection, the art focuses on the character wiping out the background. During its high-octane moments, the artist in Shiga pulls back rendering the scene as a whole. It’s quite the dichotomy that is pulled off wonderfully.

Finding an audience for the Demon is the dilemma, though. If you like your comics running the gamut from ultraviolence to introspective then this might be well worth a read. Without fail, past readers of the Demon Vols 1 &2 will find the transition into Vol. 3 to be easy and smooth. And although I highly recommend reading Volumes 1 and 2 first, volume 3 also marks an easy jumping on point for readers with a minimum amount of confusion.

The whole “Demon” series is pretty messed up, but definitely creative and entertaining. I’m interested in seeing how it ends.

Jason Shiga continues his twisted tale of Jimmy Yee, who is immortal and can't be killed. Along with his daughter Sweetpea, Jimmy has partaken in just about every possible thing his heart could desire. He doesn't even have to worry about the OSS anymore - at least that's what he thinks. There's a battle coming, and the body count is only going to get higher. The outlandish story moves along at a brisk pace, and just when you think you've seen it all, it gets crazier.

Just when I think Jason Shiga has shocked me for the last time something else horribly unbelievably awful is done or said in this series.

But that's the point!

The shock value coincides with a lot of the humor. I am unceasing impressed by how clever and creative those shocking moments are. The fight/chase sequence midway through this volume was particularly interesting, Shiga uses the demon abilities to create a truly unique experience. While reading this series I am constantly wondering whether Shiga is raising the bar or lowering it in terms of crass and inappropriate content. Absolutely not for everyone, but definitely thoroughly entertaining for those who appreciate dark dark DARK humor.

This has gotten completely insane by this point. It's wild with violence and extremely off colour. To put it biblically there is fornication, sodomy and bestiality. But somehow the main character remains likeable and we can feel his frustration both with being continually hounded whilst getting restless from the fruitless longevity of his life. He's now done everything, been anyone he wanted and finds life endlessly monotonous. The plot takes quite a turn here which really upped the story. The reveal given at the end along with the frightening circumstances our hero is left in will make me certain to read the final volume coming out later this year.

Demon 3 seems like one long chase after Jimmy Yee discovers that The Hunter is still alive. The end seems to come for Jimmy at last. And then Sweetpea is captured and executed. Is this the end? Not likely as Jimmy seemed to have found a loophole and survived. You will just have to read Demon 4 to find out what happens.

Excellent and so, so dark. I love this series! It's like something you'd see on adult swim ... only maybe more adult.

Well that was unexpected! Seriously, I love how I can't predict what's coming next. This is some masterful storytelling - weird, violent, and amazing. A must read for graphic novel readers.

Absolutely brilliant. Was thrilled to already have a copy of the four volume because this series is a riot, and I couldn't wait to get more!

This is definitely one of the odder graphic novel series' I've come across but the first two books really took my by surprise (read the review for <a href="http://lookingforagoodbook.com/2016/07/25/demon-vol-1-graphic-novel/" target="_blank">Volume 1 here</a> and the review for <a href="http://lookingforagoodbook.com/2016/10/31/demon-volume-2-graphic-novel/" target="_blank">Volume 2 here</a>). I've been completely sucked into this short-run series (four volumes) and was really delighted to see the third volume available.

And then I read it.

Remember, please, that I really liked the first two volumes, despite (or because of) its being extremely quirky and violent. But those first two volumes held secrets that were slowly being revealed to us and each page moved us forward, if only slowly. This volume comes across as a book intended to placate and hold the reader until the last volume, rather than actually giving us something new to look forward to.

My reaction, coming out of this volume was, "So..is Jason Shiga just trying to see how far he can push the reader's tolerance? Is he trying to turn me off?"

This book was one long, nasty chase sequence, filled with dead bodies, violence, bestiality, violence, homosexuality, and more violence.

Oh, yeah, there's some story here, but it didn't feel like there was anything new.

The last chapter in the volume does give us a little teaser - something to look forward to in the next volume. Part of my reaction to this being a 'filler'' volume comes with this last chapter, though. Twenty-plus pages and the art was nothing more than black panels and word balloons. Yes...you read that correctly.

Normally, I might think Shiga is being creatively brilliant, but after this book filled with extraneous chase scenes and dialog that felt redundant, the page after page after page of black panels felt more like a cop-out than something creative.

If this series was longer than four books, this volume would likely be my last. But if there truly is only one more volume, I'm interested in seeing how this wraps up.

Looking for a good book? Despite Volumes 1 &amp; 2 being a worthwhile read, <em>Demon Volume 3</em> by Jason Shiga, doesn't follow through with anything to keep the reader going.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

Love this series! Clever, original, and hilarious.

Volume three in this brilliant series does not disappoint. The story is as profane and unpredictable as ever. And the ending of this particular volume is quite memorable, to put it mildly. Can't wait for volume four!

I'm still into this series but the body count is starting to wear on me a little. It's becoming harder to overlook the main characters' disregard of other people. But the struggle is still interesting.