Love Me: A Romance Story #2: Love is a Battlefield
Creative Team
writer: FRANCESCA PERILLO
artist: STEFANO CARDOSELL
colorist: LORENZO SCARAMELLA
letterer: BUDDY BEAUDOIN
publisher: MAD CAVE STUDIOS
Reviewed by Seth Adrian Romo
Love Me: A Romance Story #2 brings unexpected plot twists, robot fisticuffs, and delivers a mix of humor, blood, and poorly fed cats.
After being stood up on a movie date with a woman named Gilda, JoJo’s belief in happiness was shattered—that was until an unexpected call. Issue #1 debuted JoJo the optimist; issue #2 unleashes JoJo the fighter.
The issue begins with the sarcastic narrator, Frida the cat, talking about how JoJo’s fire seems to have diminished since JoJo’s date with Gilda ended badly. Where the series premiere had JoJo celebrating life with good coffee and good music in his apartment, the home is no longer filled with tunes, but rather with constant vacuuming.
Writer Francesca Perillo continues the story with similar charm as the previous issue, although there is more explanation given to readers as to who Gilda is and what she is connected to. It’s a nice addition as it adds a level of complexity to the character—especially since JoJo is set on saving her regardless of who she is. While the pacing isn’t as quick or upbeat as the previous issue, there is much needed exposition and it makes the script all the better. Luckily, Perillo manages to increase the humor without overdoing it and this helps with the charm.
Illustrator Stefano Cardoselli and colorist Lorenzo Scaramella continue their work on this story and the art dominates much of this issue as the colors and vibe of the story are lively and contain a nice amount of Easter eggs. With action being the core of this issue, Cardoselli and Scaramella work well as they show each of JoJo’s punches and hits with energy and weight.
Final Verdict
You'll laugh and cheer as the robot romantic takes on an entire restaurant staff in a barrage of bullets and knives in an effort to save his newfound love. This entry is full of charm and spectacle, making it fun from start to finish.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Writing | 9.0 |
| Story/Plot | 9.5 |
| Art/Line Work | 9.0 |
| Colors | 9.5 |
| Final Score | 9.3/10 |