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"Stunningly crafted... Bullet Gal's mesmerizing 
blend of noir crime caper 
and wry sci-fi punk is utterly sublime." 
PAUL BOWLER @ SCI-FI JUBILEE

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BULLET GAL #4

"This pushes the outer limits of what is a comic book and challenges readers to say it’s not."
REGEEKEN

REGEEKEN REVIEW

I got the privilege of reading issue #4 of Bullet Gal after I tweeted the review of issue #3 I found on Sci-Fi Jubilee (check the link for a great review of Bullet Gal #3). 

Andrez Bergen, an Australian creator who has been living in Tokyo for the past 12 years, was kind enough to send me a digital copy to read. After reading #4 I was so intrigued by the story I wanted to know more so I headed over to their site and read issue #1. 

The story is about a mysterious girl named Mitzi who carries “two polished nickel, pearl handled star 9mm revolvers”  She wandered into the gothic city of Heropa  from nowhere with an unknown past to start her personal war against crime. In Heropa there are criminals and so there are super-powered heroes called “Capes” to bring them down. One, in particular, called Lee follows Mitzi’s path of blood and approaches her about joining their group the “Crime Crusader Crew”.  He offers a different way to help stop crime without indiscriminately killing everyone.

How to describe the book? You know that little voice in your head that narrates the story for you when you read? Some stories read fast, some slow, maybe some bring to mind a certain personality like Morgan Freeman, or they play like music in your head?

Bullet Gal instantly narrated to me like a classic '40s old-time radio crime drama or a movie starring Bogart and Astor. The book's melodic flow to the words streamed through the beautifully done noir panels which accentuated the storytelling. Andrez gives us an old school hero feel with the pictures he uses and his writing style, but at the same time a modern vibe with the anti-hero character he creates. The art style won’t be for everyone, which is a shame, but it works perfectly for me.  His use of stylized photos gives the book it’s gritty noir atmosphere and pays tribute to the old lords of darkness before him.

This is a great read for anyone looking to widen their view of what can be done with creativity and imagination in sequential art and really convey a story. Bullet Gal combines that gifted great writing to deliver really cutting edge independent creator work. 

This pushes the outer limits of what is a comic book and challenges readers to say it’s not.

--Tim @ ReGeeken
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The hardest working writer that I know is at it again! 

Andrez Bergen, the scribe that brought you such masterful novels as Depth Charging Ice Planet Goth and Who’s Killing the Great Capes of Heropa? is now releasing the 4th issue of his noir comic book Bullet Gal.

Not only does Bergen flex his muscles as a writer of noir goodness’, but he also provides the pictures in this series in a form of sequential art that he refers to as, “pictures, mixing in photomontage, painting, digital manipulation and left field techniques”. 

The pictures definitely compliment the writing creating the noir feel of his Heropa. If you love great writing, cool stylized art and weird characters galore head over IF? Commix.

--John Kowalski
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This month’s issue of Bullet Gal opens with a bang—literally. As one of crime boss Sol’s over zealous underlings tries to kill our titular heroine, Lee, her mentor, steps in to save her life, getting himself killed in the process. I’d normally be reluctant to give out such a major plot point like that, but it’s the focal point of the entire issue. Plus, it’s literally the first thing that happens, so it’s not exactly a spoiler.

Fortunately, as we found out last issue (or already knew, for those of us who have read Who Is Killing the Great Capes of Heropa?), there are other copies of Lee roaming the city. But, that doesn’t make the event any less traumatic for Mitzi (a.k.a. Bullet Gal), or any less of a turning point for her character.

This issue has a bit of a different tone from the ones that have come previously. It shows us just how much we’ve grown to care for and empathize with these characters over the course of the story so far. Now, things are about to change, not just for Bullet Gal, but for everyone.

The story is supplemented by a different sort of Bullet Gal adventure: “All Fur Coat, No Knickers,” which previously appeared in Andrez Bergen’s other comic, Tales to Admonish. It’s a rather lighter, even slightly silly adventure, with art by Matt Kyme. I talked about this story in my review of Bullet Gal #1, to illustrate just how different it is compared to the dark and gritty tale that Bergen is weaving with the character now. After the death and sadness of Issue #4, though, this additional adventure is a good way to lighten the mood.

Bullet Gal #4 may be my favorite of the series so far. It’s interesting to see the grieving process of the 7 Lee’s for one of their own and get a glimpse into what he meant to the group. It’s also very powerful to see Mitzi’s grieving process. She was always a bit distrustful of this helpful stranger who tried to mold her into a superhero, and it’s only now, after it’s too late, that she realizes how much she really cares for him. But, everything has to move forward. The story is really beginning to take shape, and I can’t wait to see how things evolve in Issue #5.

Bullet Gal #4 will be available from If Commix? in both digital and print editions, beginning in October.

--Steven W. Alloway 

WEIRD & WONDERFUL READS REVIEW
BULLET GAL #4

I received Bullet Gal #4 by Andrez Bergen in my inbox the other day, and let me tell you, I was totally blown away by the story. Andrez never ceases to amaze both with his excellent storytelling, and with his beautiful artwork. I really enjoy the direction this series is going, and I love the surprises that Andrez has been pulling out of his bag of magic tricks. 

There's quite a number contained in this issue, and probably many more in store for us before the ride is through. I, for one, wouldn't have it any other way. This release will be available through IF? COMMIX in October 2014, so be sure to jot that down on your calender, and pick up a copy when it comes out (and yes, I know it's a bit early to be haranguing you about buying the book, but I thought I'd just slip it in here, when you had your guard down). 

Well, let's find out what kind of trouble Mitzi's been getting into, since last we left her... * Since this work has yet to be released, I've been forced to include some spoilers in my review. Sorry about that, since I try to avoid them at all cost. *

When last we left our gal, Mitzi was having a bit of a tete a tete with "her" Lee. This was interrupted rather rudely, as a lurking gunman sprang from hiding and attacked the pair. 

At the same time, a sniper by the name of The Big Game Hunter also entered the fray, letting off a shot from a nearby rooftop. Things looked exceedingly dire... 

And with issue #4, we see the tragic aftermath of these events. 

The Big Game Hunter is actually an ally of Lee (providing lone overwatch on the meeting), and his shot was meant for the hidden assassin. Although the Hunter never misses his quarry, his shot came seconds too late. Lee is mortally wounded by the gunsel, and dies in Mitzi's arms... Mitzi finally realizes that she had feelings for Lee, at the exact moment he is snatched away from her. 

Shattered by the event, she tries to make sense of it all. At the funeral, she is approached by one of Lee's dopplegangers (Lee is a supe, and his power is to split into various unique versions of himself, all who represent facets of the original Lee's personality), who wants to continue her training (can we all collectively say, "TOO SOON!"). 

Tactfully (in my opinion), Mitzi doesn't knock him arse over tea kettle, and she allows this "other" Lee to take her to a local bar. Although he tries to explain the plan, Mitzi's emotional state (helped along by a liberal sampling of the bar's libations) leads her to throw his explanations back into his teeth... Until he presents her with an offer she can't refuse (or can she?)... 

And let us not forget the actual villains of the piece. What kind of dastardly (Yes, I used dastardly in a sentence. I'm weird like that.) plan have they been plotting up? Carnage and mayhem, most likely. But you'd have to ask them, I'm just a humble reader...

What can I say about the latest issue of Bullet Gal? 

If anyone's been reading my prior posts on the series, you already know that I'm a huge fan. The story just keeps getting more intriguing as it goes along. Mitzi's been through some really tough times before, and things seem to be getting worse. She still manages to make it through, and doesn't let events cripple her emotionally, something I deeply admire about the character. 

Life keeps throwing obstacles at her, and she keeps overcoming them, and is a stronger person because of her experiences. I have to admit, Mitzi is the type of character I always root for, and Andrez renders her trials and triumphs beautifully (both in the comic, and elsewhere. Start reading the man's novels, and you'll have a whole new outlook on the comic. Just saying...). 

The plot, to this point (and beyond), has enough mystery to attract an entire neighborhood of curious cats (here's hoping they have their entire set of nine lives, else they might be done in), and Andrez keeps adding more fuel to the fire. His writing is mighty, and the art is at the same level, perfectly complimenting the story, and illuminating the events in Mitzi's world. 

In these days of cookie cutter releases, that are shoehorned into an easily recognizable genre (for marketing purposes), Bullet Gal, and Andrez's work in general, fly in the face of the norm. 

At first glance, you can lump this into the noir/thriller genre. Once you get to the meat of things, and truly delve into the story, it's not so easily defined. 

This is a highly intricate story, told by a creator who cares about his creation, and takes the time and effort to draw you into Mitzi's world. A gem like this is an example of why I find myself, more and more, relying on independent publishers for my comic book fix. 

While there are any number of duds out there (which is true for all of comics), Bullet Gal isn't one of them. There are any number of great stories that exist outside of the major publishers, and you can find them, as long as you take the time to look around. 

Mitzi's journey is definitely on this list, and I'm extremely happy that I'm along for the ride...

--Shawn Vogt

SCI-FI JUBILEE REVIEW
BULLET GAL #4

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Bullet Gal is the popular character that has featured in many of Andrez Bergen’s previous works.

This new, ongoing prequel series has introduced us to Mitzi, the trigger-happy teen armed with two polished nickel, pearl-handled Star 9mm revolvers who has travelled to Heropa to embark on her personal battle against organised crime. Mitzi’s actions brought her to the attention of Lee, a mysterious Cape (super-powered type), and Mitzi later accepted his offer to begin training so she could join The Crime Crusaders Crew.

However, with her appetite for wanton destruction and a double-shot strong espresso, Mitzi’s war against crime has effected the rackets of vicious gang leader Sol, who then sent his personal assassin and lover, French femme fatale Brigit, to spy on Bullet Gal while they conspire to destroy her. 

But when Mitzi discovered Lee actually had seven identical doppelgangers, a sniper called the Big Game Hunter struck as she confronted Lee in the apartment. A shot rang out, and now Bullet Gal must deal with the aftermath of this fateful shooting. With her enemies closing in, Mitzi finally uncovers the truth about the Lees, and soon our heroine will have to decide if she will continue to fly solo or choose another path…

Bullet Gal #4 begins with a shocking tragedy for Mitzi, as the real target of Big Game Hunter’s bullet is revealed. It’s a defining moment for Mitzi and the series itself, one that ruthlessly dashes our preconceptions, to deliver an audacious twist that few could have expected. 'Death to the Eighth Degree' is a dark, emotional trek into the clandestine machinations of Bergen’s intricately-structured universe, as the ominous, rain-swept metropolis of Heropa begins to divulge its secrets in this, Bullet Gal’s darkest hour.

Mitzi has witnessed death many times, but this rocks her to the core, so when she encounters another of Lee’s doppelganger’s after the harrowing funeral, she finally gets to vent her anger at being deceived. These scenes in the bar, where Mitzi, fuelled by half a dozen glasses of Bollinger, confronts this new dead-ringer for Lee (one of the remaining 7 doubles) is a heartfelt mixture of pent up fury and sorrow as Lee explains the stark reality of the subdivision that created both him and his fellow duplicates – along with the individual quirks and personalities of each persona. While this version may not be “her” Lee, he actually seems closer to Mizi’s temperament than his predecessor, possessing a droll demeanour and dry sense of humour, and the way that she sums up the differences between the duplicates is bang on the money.

With its compelling story and art by Andrez Bergen, this issue of Bullet Gal is one of the most emotionally charged instalments to date. Bergen’s distinctive artistic style is really brought to the fore here, as he builds the noir-infused atmosphere within a richly textured a mix of photomontage, painting, and digital techniques: from the aftermath of a bullet's trajectory through a window, we feel the heartbreak of a punchline lost on a dying breath, to the bleakness of a funeral, and a bittersweet revelation in a back street bar. 

Bullet Gal #4’s mesmerising blend of noir crime caper and wry sci-fi punk is utterly sublime.

#4 features a number of added extras: included are a terrific Bullet Gal pin up page from Italian artist Giovanni Ballati, the Bullet Gal story 'All Fur Coat, No Knickers' (written by Bergen and with art by Matt Kyme) originally presented in Tales To Admonish #2, the poster for the graphic novel Tobacco Stained Mountain Goat, a feature on one of the Lee’s dressed as Major Patriot, and another fun instalment of Dejavu At the Neon Bullpen.

Events move at a brisk pace in this issue, as Mizi discovers the truth about Lee, and has to face the most difficult decision of her life. Everything she’s trained for is about to come to fruition, new allies are found, while old enemies are ready to strike, its time for Mizi to accept her destiny, the question is, will she accept the offer that‘s on the table? Bullet Gal #4 is a stunningly crafted and excellent new issue from Andrez Bergen’s IF? Commix book series. The world Bergen has created here is dark and enticing; making it an uncanny fusion of storyline and art, and this lavish noir style adventure continues to draw us ever further into the shadowy world of Heropa and its fascinating cast of characters.

Bullet Gal #4, is published in print form in October 2014 in Australia, along with the digital version, and available direct from the IF? Commix website.

--Paul Bowler

BULLET GAL #5

How do you create a memorable villain? 

Give them an exclusive issue to explore their usually bloody past. 

The story of Bullet Gal is one full of death and murder, left and right. As we take an intermission from the main story, Brigit details her likewise murderous filled past. The first thing that you realize as you read about Brigit’s past, is that it wasn’t happy. There is no period of joy that she recalls or cares to share with us, it is all focused on the bad memories leading into murdering. That is the true nature of this character.

The writing in this particular issue makes you feel like you are right there with the femme fatale in “gay Paris”, which Brigit doesn’t share the same happy emotions for. With the mixing of the French language and heavily accented words, it felt like a great foreign film. The images used are not the traditional comic book pen, ink and pencil, but that of photographs doctored and enhanced in many various artistic ways, with a noir style filter over the imagery. The two story telling tools, art and script, make this fictitious biography a point of view and story I would love to keep reading.

By the end pages of this book, we are at a point in Brigit’s past where we are eventually caught up to the current timeline. This issue successfully re-introduces the reader to a main character in Mitzi’s (Bullet Gal) bullet filled adventure. 

Now, having gotten a look at just one of the people in conflict with Mitzi, I feel like the main story will be more personalized and no longer just “good” vs “evil”.

--Cory Anderson @ Geeks With Wives

"The two story telling tools, art and script, make this fictitious biography a point of view and story I would love to keep reading."
GEEKS WITH WIVES
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This issue of Bullet Gal takes a break from the regular story about Mitzi and her training to become a superhero. Instead, we get a closer look at Brigit, the beautiful and deadly French assassin who’s trying to eliminate Mitzi/Bullet Gal for the mob.

We’ve gotten to see a little bit of Brigit in the previous issues. She’s much smarter than any of the regular mob guys, and much more dangerous. Now, we get to see why. Through her French-accented, first-person narration, we get to see her early life, her family, and the various people she’s killed. Then, we’re quickly brought into the present day, where we see her continued plans to eliminate Bullet Gal—and the idiot mob underlings helping/hindering her, who don’t seem to grasp that assassination is an art.

This is a fun issue, and Brigit is a fun character to focus on. With a bit of inspiration from Brigitte Bardot, she’s a femme fatale in every sense of the word. I thought at first that writing the narration in a French accent (even with a few basic French phrases thrown in) would get old quickly, but, in fact, it adds an extra bit of flavor to the issue.

One of the things that makes Bullet Gal unique is creator Andrez Bergen’s art style: digital photo manipulation of old, black-and-white photos, which lend the comic a gritty, noirish feel, whether we’re looking at people, buildings/cityscapes, or other things. This issue has some particularly cool visuals that really complement the story.

If you’ve been reading the Bullet Gal series, Issue #5 is one you won’t want to miss. And, if you haven’t been reading Bullet Gal . . . for Heaven’s sake, what are you waiting for?

Bullet Gal #5 is now available from If? Commix in print and digital forms.

--Steven W. Alloway

SCI-FI JUBILEE REVIEW
BULLET GAL #5

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Since Mitzi’s arrival in Heropa, her personal vendetta against organised crime has made her many enemies. 

Now in Bullet Gal #5 we discover the origin of Mitzi’s latest adversary, the psychotic French hit-girl Brigit, who also happens to be the girlfriend and personal assassin of the powerful crime boss Sol.

Following the shocking events of last issue, where Bullet Gal was unable to prevent Lee’s death, Mitzi was approached by one of Lee’s seven remaining doppelgangers who offered her a mask and a chance to join the Crime Crusaders Crew.

Bullet Gal #5 takes a break from the adventures of our series heroine Mizi as the spotlight shifts to the underworld's voluptuous French assassin Brigit, charting her origins from the poverty-stricken backstreets of Paris to the gleaming metropolis of Heropa, where the blonde bombshell consolidated her reputation at Sol’s side to become one of the most feared and dangerous women in Heropa.

Brigit’s origin reveals how her mother killed her father and quickly won over the Gendarme investigating the case, leading to a hastily arranged marriage – the second of many that would follow. Brigit’s school life was a torturous experience for her, fuelling her ruthless nature while her mother went on to marry five more times, each time to wealthy men who all shared remarkably short lifespans. As Brigit reached adulthood her mother’s accumulated wealth became too tantalising for her to resist, murder and faux tears ensued, and soon Brigit was on a clipper plane with a several million francs in her luggage and a new life ready for the taking in a brand new city called Heropa.


Brigit met the love of her life, Sol, in Heropa on the day the crime lord’s driver rear-ended the derriere of her prized Jaguar E-type, earning him the wrath of her blade. Sol hired Brigit immediately, soon she’d established her reputation as Heropa’s deadliest assassin, dealing with Sol’s rivals, and ensuring the successful expansion of his business empire. Everything was going so well, until the arrival of “La Competition”, Bullet Gal!

Bullet Gal #5 provides a fascinating insight into Brigit’s character, who has been covertly observing Mitzi’s every move for some time now, as she recollects moments from her past while preparing for her impending showdown with Bullet Gal. We learn the events that shaped her life, the darkness that twisted her soul, why she despises any rendition of ‘La Marseillaise’ – and discover how patient and fastidious she’s become at practicing her murderous trade. 

The story and art by Andrez Bergen effortlessly blends the events in this IF? Commix prequel series with flashbacks to Brigit’s past, offering an entirely new perspective on this bona fide femme fatale and her unpredictable psychotic tendencies as Brigit takes centre stage for this special issue.

Bergen’s striking art, with its noir-inspired visuals, a beautiful fusion of painting, digital enhancement, and enticingly stylised photomontage imagery, weaves a compelling, and dark tapestry from the defining moments of Brigit’s life. 


Bullet Gal #5 is a near perfect symbiotic fusion of story and art, one filled with a dark, disturbing, and almost sensual depiction of Brigit’s unflinching dedication to the work that she does so well. The scene where Brigit plans her strategy while examining her tried and trusted weapons of choice in the most private of moments, is as unnerving as is enticing, and the context of this scene in reflection of what has gone before sublimely entwines the twisted psyche of Heropa’s most famed assassin in our imagination.

This issue also features an intriguing back-up story, featuring a bizarre exhumation in the twilight hours at Heropa General Cemetery, then we have a stunning pin-up of Brigit by artist Zamurai, and other fun edition of Deja vu at the Neon Bullpen. 

With its razor sharp characterisation, imaginatively conceived noir inspired world, and nods to Will Eisner and Brigitte Bardot, this issue of Bullet Gal is a gloriously dark and innovative addition to this excellent series.

Published in print form in October 2014 in Australia, along with the digital version, and available direct from the IF? Commix website.

--Paul Bowler

BULLET GAL #6

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It’s the Christmas issue of Bullet Gal, and so of course, we begin with our heroine lying bleeding on the ground after being shot. By now, we should know to expect nothing less of Andrez Bergen’s gritty noir comic. 

Of course, it’s not exactly a Christmas-themed issue, but it does feature a Santa hat on the front cover.

As we flash back to how Mitzi/Bullet Gal came to be shot, we see her sharing a Yuletide drink with Lee, not long after the death of the other Lee. This Lee is not the same, and it shows. She’s still getting used to him, getting used to the whole situation . . . and then he drops a major bombshell on her about what Heropa is and what it means for her. And, in the middle of it all, she’s shot by mob underlings, on the order of Brigit, our French female assassin.

This issue, more than any other so far, I think, does a lot to connect the comic back up with the novel from which the characters and setting originate, Who Is Killing the Great Capes of Heropa? If you haven’t read it yet, some of this may seem a bit out of left field. If you have read it, though, things are really starting to come together in some pretty fun ways.

This is a great issue, which opens up a lot of doors for the future (We’re halfway through the comic’s run at this point.) and sets the stage for what’s to come in the novel. 

You should definitely check out Bullet Gal #6 and also Who Is Killing the Great Capes of Heropa? Not only will it help you understand what’s going on in Bullet Gal, it’s also a great read on its own.

--Steven W. Alloway 

SCI-FI JUBILEE REVIEW
BULLET GAL #6

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Bullet Gal #6 continues the prequel IF? Commix book series from Australian author Andrez Bergen, the writer of the acclaimed superhero noir-styled detective novel Who is Killing the Great Capes of Heropa?, and IF? Commix series Tales to Admonish. 

Following the release of his graphic novel Tobacco-Stained Mountain Goat and the new novel Depth Charging Ice Planet Goth, Japan-based writer and artist Andrez Bergen’s latest IF? Commix issue, Bullet Gal #6 will be published in print form in December 2014 in Australia.

Last issue featured the origin of the deadly French hit-girl Brigit, girlfriend and personal assassin of the powerful crime boss Sol, in a disturbing tale that explored the psychotic femme fatales squalid upbringing on the outskirts of Paris and charted her infamous blood-strewn rise to power in Heropa at Sol’s side. 

Bullet Gal #6 finds Mitzi still reeling after her personal battle against crime in Heropa took a startling new twist. Having discovered that her murdered mentor, Lee, really had seven identical doppelgangers, Mitzi was then approached by one of his remaining doubles who offered her a mask and the chance to become one of the Crime Crusaders Crew. It may be Christmas time in the sprawling metropolis of Heropa, but there will be little seasonal cheer for Mitzi this year, ambushed by Brigit’s gun-totting henchmen, Bullet Gal’s battle for survival is taken to whole new level as the world around her suddenly becomes the greatest lie of all…

The Prolonged Adios follows on directly from Mitzi’s encounter in the bar with the other version of Lee, the serious one as she calls him, after he reveals that “her” Lee’s body has been exhumed and stolen from the graveyard. The revelations continue as the new Lee quickly brings Mitzi up to speed about the city of Heropa, divulging a secret that effectively turns her life, and world, upside down in space of a few distinctly sobering heartbeats.

Inter-cutting flashbacks in the bar with the brutal opening moments after Bullet Gal has been shot, Andrez Bergen skilfully ramps up the tension, sending Mitzi’s guilt-ridden memories on a delirious trip down the rabbit hole while her lifeblood drains away into the gutter – a crimson penance she almost seems to welcome as payment in kind for her past deeds and letting her guard down at this crucial juncture.

Bergen’s noir-infused art, with its striking use of painting, digitally enhanced photomontages, and bold symbolic imagery brings the hyper-stylised world of Heropa to life on the page with an intoxicating clarity that completely immerses you in the situations unfolding on the page. At some points it almost feels like you are there with Mitzi: sharing her bewilderment at Lee’s statements, you will accompany her down that dark lonely street, her anger and resentment washing over you every step of the way, before you too are sent tumbling to the pavement and left questioning reality itself as you watch Mitzi’s life gradually ebbing away. The psychedelic nature of what Mitzi experiences as she teeters on the brink of death is another tour-de-force from Bergen, and it is this pixelated fusion of reality and fiction that masterfully engineers one of the most audacious plot twists we’ve seen so far over the course of this IF? Commix series.

Bullet Gal #6 also contains an intriguing epilogue to the main story featuring the Cabal of Lee duplicates, and it seem that sinister plans are afoot following the disclosure that one of their number has been compromised. Then we have the IF? Commix Mini-Feature: The Milkcrate Man, there is a great Bullet Gal poster by artist Claudia Everest, and the issue rounds off with another fun edition of Deja vu at the Neon Bullpen.

With the news that Andrez Bergen has now completed issue 12 of Bullet Gal (scheduled to be published in June 2015) and that the entire 12 issue run of the series has been signed to North American publisher Under Belly, to be released as a 340 page Bullet Gal trade paperback – 'It’s Not You It’s Me' – featuring cover art by edgy pop/pulp artist Niagara Detroit, there has never been a better time to become acquainted with the adventures of Bullet Gal. 

Check out the Under Belly presents IF? Commix production Kickstarter they have recently launched for the project here.

Bullet Gal #6 rounds off with a thrilling double-edged cliff-hanger as Mitzi clings desperately to life, while somewhere behind the façade of an innocuous looking shop front, mademoiselle Brigit ruthlessly enforces her late “mere’s” sound advice to deal with a subordinate's failure and bring Bullet Gal’s crime fighting days to an end. Bullet Gal #6 takes the series in an entirely new and unexpected direction — with its innovative story and art by Andrez Bergen, this outstanding pulp noir saga continues to impress on every front.

--Paul Bowler