by Michael J. Foy

Hey internet, the new Big Trouble in Little China is finally here! The last issue left us wondering what strange new beasts Jack, Egg and good old Pete would run into next. It also left us wondering if any of them would make it back alive to save their friend. Not sure who that friend is? Not sure who Pete is? Sounds like you need to catch up on issues one and two, because as always, there will be spoilers!

The midnight road has lead our hero’s to the home of the seven headed widow, and Jack’s reaction to the widow herself, and to the strange world around him, doesn’t disappoint. At first I was almost nervous for the group. Her power to see and know all (past, present & future) had me wondering how Jack might finally meet his demise. Upon revealing his future however, I couldn't believe I had any trepidation. In fact, I laughed so hard I had to put the comic down. Burton is one of those characters that somehow manages to hit everything at just the right time, proving to be the embodiment of what he so often says, "It's all in the reflexes."

As with the first two issues, we’re treated to crazy story about another former Mrs. Burton. The things this man has managed to get himself into, and the dumb luck that’s managed to keep him alive, are just Fantastic. Always clueless, shameless, and stubborn, but his heart’s in the right place. Jack Burton is a man seemingly destined for something. I’m not exactly sure that it’s greatness, but the universe clearly has something in mind for our favorite truck driver.

Now, it would seem moving forward into issues four and five, we’ll probably be heading heading back to Little China. This could allow for the reintroduction of some other characters from original film. Of course it is also possible they may never appear in this story, but I would certainly enjoy the return of Gracie Law, Eddie Lee and Margo. Perhaps they were just viewed as only important to the original story, but I feel they could be just as usefull now. I'm also still wondering if and or when the police will get involved in this whole mess. Issue four can’t come soon enough!

Overall, Big Trouble in Little China continues to deliver the goods and hints at even more epic things to come. The artwork remains wonderfully colorful and a real joy to look at. It's a comic that seems to be a perfect storm, raising the stakes and scope of the world as any good sequel should. If you haven't had a chance, or you've been putting it off, hop back in the Old Pork Chop Express and get the first three issues now.

You'll be glad you did.

Score: 4 ½ Ancient Demons Out of 5