The second installment in Serpieri's Druuna saga continues the pattern of filth, violence, and despair established at the beginning of the series. Despite the emphasis on graphic brutality and sexuality, it's undeniable that the author paints an interesting picture of a desolate world devoid of compassion, culture, or really anything at all that transcends the very basest animal instincts at the core of every human being. If the wrapping is made up largely of boobs and gore, there is nonetheless an interesting story at the heart of Druuna, and the series offers more rewards than mere titillation. ( )