This entry into the Postal series of graphic novels continues to introduce both the town of Eden and it’s quirky inhabitants. Mark is still front and center in the story and we can see that he has desires and ambitions of his own. At this point he is working for his mother, the mayor, but for how long will she be able to control him. We learn that Mark is very smart and good at solving problems when he sets his mind to them.

As the story continues over a number of chapters, the authors are continuing to build the momentum toward a confrontation between Mark’s mother and father. The various stories in this volume concern a strange cult that makes the mistake of kidnapping Mark and Eden’s annual “Barn Brawl” a free-for-all boxing match that has Mark helping the underdog. The relationship between Mark and Maggie grows, but is Maggie really being honest or is she manipulating Mark for her own agenda? It also appears that someone very highly placed in the FBI is protecting Eden and I am sure we will be learning more about that in future issues.

While the artwork is fairly standard, it is colorful and clearly helps to connect the reader to the story. Postal is definitely drawing me in with it’s interesting characters and setting. ( )

The father and son storyline goes onto the back burner for some side trips and character studies of other residents of the town. I'm still struggling to care about this book. ( )

Small town events in the USA

This continues the story of Mark, the autistic postman in Eden, a small town in the USA, son of the Mayor. A victim of bullying, he gets involved in the killing of a cult leader and his following. Yet again he wants answers and his parents have secrets which he is also involved with.

This small community where everybody knows everybody else is full of people protecting fugitives from the law and Mark helps to right “wrongs”.

The concept is interesting as is the writing. The artwork is well-produced and clear. It’s entertaining and engaging with gore and violence enough for those who like that sort of thing. ( )