Stephen's Reviews > Kick-Ass

4.5 stars. I really debated between 4 and 5 stars on this one and settled at 4.5 (with the possiblility that I may bump it up to 5.0 at some later date). However, this rating comes with a strong warning. Any parent that lets their kids (meaning in this case anyone under 25) read this book deserves to be spanked (I'm 39 and I may still be too young to read this).

This is foul-mouthed, gruesome, violent, violent, did I mention violent, story about kids doing things that kids should never do, namely dressing up like super heroes and going out at night to beat up and kill criminals. That said, I thought it was INCREDIBLY well written and a very clever story. If reading my warning and knowing what you are getting into doesn't put you off then I think I can say pretty confidently that you will really like this book as it is quality writing, great art and an engaging, if very violent, story. It is in the same mold as graphic novels like The Name of the Game(i.e., the Boys) by Garth Ennis, Gone To Texas(i.e., the Preacher) by Garth Ennis and Watchmen by Alan Moore (though Watchmen is pretty tame by comparison).

Highly Recommended (with caveats)!!!