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When Jessica Jones found the murdered and marked bodies of her old neighbors, she launched an investigation. The case led her to Typhoid Mary, who had knowledge on similar killings, so the unlikely duo decided to work together to find the killer. They found a writer named Tyson, aka the Postcard King, who was sending cards to people that trigged them into committing violent crimes. The second issue ended on a cliffhanger when Tyson targeted Typhoid Mary. 

Issue three picks up with one hellacious, bloody fight between Jessica and Mary. The violent chaos continued when Tyson spilled his guts about why he was mailing the postcards. His confession reveals a larger murderous conspiracy and sends the reluctant partners on to the next clue-finding expedition.  

Something sinister and really messed up is happening in New York City. This Alias comic is living up to the "Red Band" in its title with a couple panels of horror movie-worthy art and colors by Geraldo Borges and Arthur Hesli, respectively. The art pair put a lot of work into every page, with a detailed opening fight scene and several pages that feature multiple panels. Their approach captures the action, the emotion, and nuance of the story.  

Sam Humphries is writing a twisted mystery from the darker corners of Marvel, while also delivering a character-driven story. Jessica is clearly having a rough time since she had to close the detective agency and toe the line as the mayor's wife. She's being the hero by trying to find the killer and unravel a conspiracy, all while knowing that the investigation could damage her marriage and Luke's job as mayor. Then there's the unpredictable Typhoid Mary who might question a witness or just kill them. 

–Amanda Sheriff