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For this entry, we’re following along a brand new series from Comixology Originals. The story of Jeannie and Jody has taken a dramatic turn. One moment in time has shattered everything. How does Jeannie now rise to the occasion to help her family?
SHE’S RUNNING ON FUMES #2 by Dennis Hopeless, Tyler Jenkins, Hilary Jenkins, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and Heather Antos looks to answer that question and much more.
Let’s take a deeper dive on where things are heading now.
SHE’S RUNNING ON FUMES #2 by Dennis Hopeless, Tyler Jenkins, Hilary Jenkins, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and Heather Antos (Comixology originals)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Jody had been the family’s main source of income. After moving to Deepwater, Missouri, Jeanie questioned how they could afford the move. Jody brushed it off and said it was handled. Little did she know it was handled via drug running.
Everything came to a halt when Jody was involved in a terrible car accident. With mounting bills and pressure, its’ now up to Jeanie to fill in the role whether she wants to or not.
This chapter opens up with a flashback to the couple’s first encounter. At a Tom Petty show, Jody nearly causes the show to shut down with an altercation with another concertgoer. After being scolded by Petty, Jody tones it down and everyone resumes enjoying the show.
In current time, Jeanie watches Jody is attended to in the hospital. She crunches up the hospital bill in hand. Jeanie takes the kids back to the laundromat. Once they arrive, some clothes have been stolen.
This adds on further to the downward spiral for the family. With more mounting bills, there appears to be no hope in sight.
Readers watch as Jeanie tries her best to keep things afloat. Jody’s absence isn’t only affecting the family. it’s also affecting his business partners. How is she going to handle all of the weight of the problems?
The closing act provides a time jump that leaves an emotional punch. It’s an intense moment that reflects the dire times which the family finds themselves in. Get ready for an impactful close to this chapter.
SHE’S RUNNING ON FUMES #2 by Dennis Hopeless, Tyler Jenkins, Hilary Jenkins, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and Heather Antos (Comixology originals)
Hopeless holds nothing back as the problems keep mounting for Jeanie. The writing slowly builds up the pressure she is facing. When one problem is started. another one comes along even greater. Readers have to applaud Jeanie’s strength to carry these burdens.
The flashback sequence gives a small reprieve from the overwhelming trouble of the present. It’s never a bad thing to see Tom Petty appear on page. This gets bookend with a powerful flash forward. The closing act is intense as the drama finally boils over. It leaves a deflating image for readers to end events with.
Jenkins juggles a few timelines with this latest chapter. The Tom Petty sequence reflects happier times. Once in the present, the emotions are worn on Jeanie’s sleeves with every panels. Readers can only watch as she tries everything to keep the family moving forward. The close brings out many feeling. It’s final image is a strong gut-punch as to where things land with this story.
FINAL POINT: 8
The emotions run high as Jeanie’s struggles to stay one step ahead slip out of grasp. Hopeless crafts a depression glimpse into Jeanie’s overpowering will to keep the family intact. Jenkins provides the heart-breaking visuals leading into the next phase of an unlikely path.
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