I have to admit that I think I am developing a bias when it comes to publishers like Vertigo and Image. I think almost everything that I've read from these 2 companies so far has been immensely enjoyable to say the least (although there have been a few so-so books along the way as well). We3 was no exception to this. Originally published in 2004 as a 3 issue limited series written by Grant Morrison and drawn by Frank Quitely, We3 was quick to garner critical acclaim, and for good reason - it's awesome!
Story:
Grant Morrison often splits the vote when it comes to his writing. Some find him confusing and hard-to-follow and some hate him...but in all seriousness, he is one of the master storytellers of modern comics. When he's on, he's gold. Curiously, almost no one was not blown away by this book. His writing is emotional, compelling, and entertaining as ever. I mean there's a dog working as basically a tank, a cat who was trained to become the perfect stealth killing machine, and a rabbit who specializes in delivering mines and poison gas. They're a deadly team, but very cute as well. These aren't anthropomorphized animals, they are a real dog, cat and rabbit (well, real in the sense that they are those species, but unreal in the sense that they will kill the shit out of you!), and Morrison garnered praise from animal rights groups for his portrayal of their blood-stained rebellion against the humans who so cruelly created them. All in all, We3 is a fantastic story which is even better with multiple reads. 
Art:
Like everyone else, I wish Frank Quitely could draw a monthly book, but it's just not gonna happen. I've always said his art and need for time would make him well suited to Franco-Belgian comics, but oh well. As always, his art is beautiful here. He captures the emotions of Morrison's script perfectly all throughout the story. Of particular amazing-ness are his experimental layouts and page designs. The large spreads with small boxes showing expressions and the like are outstanding. The action and gore are great as well!
Overall:
We3 is a fantastic story with nearly perfect Quitely art. It is like nothing else you will read in comics and deserves every single bit of praise it recieved.
9.5/10
Just a heads up as well, DC is releasing a Deluxe Edition oversized hardcover in June for about 25 bucks (just over 16 at Amazon!) If you just want a trade it can be had for just over 8 dollars at instocktrades.
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