Oink is a genetically engineered pig-man fighting for his life and dignity in a future Orwellian dystopia. Why should anyone care? Well, for one thing, Oink is beautifully illustrated, gloomily painted in a style very much influenced by Bill Sienkiewicz. Unfortunately, there's just that one thing. Otherwise, there's absolutely nothing new in the way of story here, and what story we get is rather short. Oink: Heaven's Butcher is another example of the difficult state of modern graphic storytelling—lots of talented artists, no storytellers. This problem has always existed, but that's no excuse. People deserve competent, professional storytelling; if word balloons exist, they shouldn't embarrass the art. John Mueller deserves praise for trying to be a complete creator, but he can't do it all alone: Few can, because Will Eisners and Frank Millers are one in a million. And he shouldn't be picked on for trying to do serious-action-hero stuff, either—the superhero genre can be as vital as any—but this certainly isn't the next Dark Knight Returns. Team this extremely talented artist up with an equally talented writer, though, and we'll see.