Jenika Ioffreda is the writer and artist of the gorgeous Vampire Freestyle. Under the tag of Neptune Factory, Jenika has been producing some great comics for a while, starting back in 2002. Reading Vampire Freestyle, it’s hard not to love it. In Vampire Freestyle, the story feels very grand. The loss of love, and the magical element really lend to it, and it works as a story. Although, Jenika’s writing, especially the dialogue can be off; some speech bubbles read slightly awkwardly and can draw you out of the story. However, the overall storyline in each issue is what works, and it’s interesting to say the least.

What really shines out when reading a Jenika comic book, is her artwork. The style is a brilliant mix between simplistic Western style art and the more manga-feeling artwork. It combines to create something individual, while also being wholly recognisable. I feel it would work a lot better in full colour, but that's a triviality. And that black cat is the cutest thing you’ll ever see.

Jenika shows promise, her artwork is spot on for what she’s doing and with no real slip ups in each issue, you can tell she’s comfortable with it, and has settled into the style. Her overall storytelling seems brilliant, and it also works as a piece overall, although some of her dialogue could use a bit more work. It’s hard to recommend Jenika to anyone group in particular, but really you should check her out.