By Dustin Cabeal

With a name like Stabbity Bunny I knew I had to check this comic out. Comics and novels are one of the few forms of media that can have a name that’s entirely out there and find success, which leads to finds like Stabbity Bunny.

The book is not really about the bunny. Instead, it's about a girl named Grace that’s kidnapped from the Zoo one day. Her mother received a ransom call, and the money is seemingly not an issue for her as she pulls it from her stash of cash and guns. Meanwhile, Grace and her bunny are being kept safe, but it’s clear that the man still wants to kill her. Good thing she has her bunny.

It’s not crystal clear what’s up with the bunny. Clearly, it’s alive to some degree, but we’re left to wonder what it is and what the extent of its powers are. Stabbity, which is the name Grace has given him, narrates the entire story like a kid’s poem. It works well for the story as the innocent narration plays counter to the dark backdrop that the plot follows. The characters are one-dimensional and a bit of a mystery in general. There’s no explanation for Grace’s mother which seems to be the most significant puzzle piece in the story. Otherwise, the writing is consistent, and the story is different, to say the least.

As for the artwork, it’s a strange style. It’s a bit realistic, a bit over-exaggerated and strangely 90s feeling. There’s a lot of detail to the art, with thick linework accompanying those details. But the faces are huge, with almost anime-inspired eyes. I enjoy a variety of art styles, but the faces looked creepy after a while. The coloring is the weakest part of the artwork, but I would say most of it comes from the thick black lines that outline everything. It spoils the lighting effects, but otherwise, it’s very professional looking. It just doesn’t quite work with the art style.

I will gladly check out more of Stabbity Bunny. It was different and entertaining which is more than I can say for a lot of the books I’ve reviewed this week. It’s not perfect, but it’s nice to see a new creator exploring and creating before our eyes. What will Stabbity Bunny become? Will this series grow and change or just be about a protective stuffed toy able to commit murder? And if it’s the latter, that’s good enough for me to keep reading.

Score: 3/5

Stabbity Bunny
Scout Comics