Garth Ennis delivers a straight up, ruthless tale of warring brothers. Bob Saetta has evidence that can put his mobster brother, Paul, away for life.  Needing to protect his family and friends, Bob returns to Brooklyn to confront his wayward brother.

Bones are broken, heads are cracked, and a few other gruesome surprises are par for the course.  This is a fun read. This issue offers a sick moment that I really didn’t see coming.  If you’ve ever had it with a nagging, opinionated loved one, you’ll get a chuckle.

This book does have its flaws.  There are a few moments of action that push the realism the story is based in to the limit.  I have a love –hate relationship with the art.  I like the realistic photo quality in which the characters drawn. However, the same effect can fail miserably at times, making people look like mannequins.

Back to Brooklyn is entertaining.  If you miss The Sopranos, fagettabout it; Back to Brooklyn will satisfy your Italian mob sweet tooth.

3 out of 5

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