A review by corrie
It Rhymes with Lust by Leslie Walker, Arnold Drake, Matt Baker
4.0
Oh yeah, It Rhymes with Lust - a 1950 re-print of the first ‘picture novel’ – is a perfect time capsule. The story and language, very hip and happening around that time, is extremely entertaining for us now.
Merry widow Rust Masson is going all out to solidify her hold on Copper City and will bitch-slap anyone who gets in her way. Her poor step daughter Audrey has the hot cheeks to prove it. Hal Weber, old flame of Rust and newly hired editor for the local newspaper is a helpless (I would say dick-less) pawn in Rust’s amoral dealings. Will he align himself with evil Rust or idealistic and sweet Audrey?
I love Mat Baker’s art. The women are gorgeous and glamorous. A real treat!
Themes: 1950s noir, Rust shows you the back of her hand Joan Crawford style, she’s a hoot, it’s so corny and so much fun!
4 Stars
Merry widow Rust Masson is going all out to solidify her hold on Copper City and will bitch-slap anyone who gets in her way. Her poor step daughter Audrey has the hot cheeks to prove it. Hal Weber, old flame of Rust and newly hired editor for the local newspaper is a helpless (I would say dick-less) pawn in Rust’s amoral dealings. Will he align himself with evil Rust or idealistic and sweet Audrey?
I love Mat Baker’s art. The women are gorgeous and glamorous. A real treat!
Themes: 1950s noir, Rust shows you the back of her hand Joan Crawford style, she’s a hoot, it’s so corny and so much fun!
4 Stars