Sissonne – Comic Review

A Leap, A Laugh, A Local Legend

In French, the word “Cisauex” (similar pronunciation to Sissonne) means “scissor”. However, “Sissonne” is named after the man who invented the step. It is done by starting with two feet on the ground, jumping in the air, and landing on one foot

Before reading Sissonne by Lee Newman, I had no idea what the word meant. A quick Google search told me it’s a ballet move: you jump from two feet and land on one. Turns out it’s also the name of a superhero — and it fits. Because this guy doesn’t just dive into action. He leaps. He dances. He Sissonnes.

The story kicks off with a concept that feels familiar yet rarely explored: what if your friendly neighborhood hero really was just that — limited to a few blocks? This isn’t some billionaire with a lair or a space cop patrolling galaxies. Sissonne’s turf is small. His powers? Oddly specific. His charisma? Off the charts.

And when his girlfriend dumps him and outs his identity, does he wallow? No. He Sissonnes right back into action — sidekick in tow. Enter “The Clap” (yes, you read that right), a newly-met partner in crimefighting who adds even more absurd fun to the story.

My only gripe? It’s a one-shot. And that hurts, because the ending cliffhanger screams for more issues.

Art

Reinaldo Lay’s art is a perfect match for this story — fluid, expressive, and full of character. Mark (aka Sissonne) looks like your average guy with a not-so-average leap. He’s got chest hair, leg hair, a soft belly — a refreshingly normal body type in a genre packed with impossible physiques. And yet, he moves like a dancer.

Steve Canon’s colors elevate everything. There’s a gorgeous purplish hue running through the book that makes it pop — and yes, purple is my color. (Check my other reviews.)

If you’re a superhero and you’re not wearing purple… well, you might be doing it wrong.