![]() (They’re trying to prove they’re relevant.) Speaking of everyone’s favorite mutant, guess who graces the cover of Wizard Entertainment’s FCBD pamphlet. ![]() Recommendation: Demand more titles like this from Marvel Comics. Fred Van Lente’s story and the art and letters of Gurihiru and Dave Sharpe create an engaging tale of heroism, wisdom and integrity. By contrast, they seem to think all-ages means inane drivel even a three year old would find intellectually insulting. Most of their comics I’ve looked at in recent months are full of gore, adult situations, witchcraft, even soft core porn. Marvel has trouble getting all-ages right. Our diminutive hero is sent on a one man mission to stop an unknown force from taking over a small town. Tying nicely to the theatrical opening for the summer movie season, this all-ages book reveals the events leading to Wolverine’s first mission as part of Canada’s super team, Alpha Flight. Recommendation: Snatch the first issue of this new series while you still can. Deron Bennett is responsible for the lettering. Porter says, “When I first saw Cars in the movie theater, I wondered how McQueen had gotten into Piston Cup racing and become the “rookie sensation of the year.” I also wondered why these particular residents of Radiator Springs had decided to stay as the town died around them, and what it was that made it so special.” Now he’s answering those questions in the new comic.Īlbert Carreres, Allen Gladfelter and Emily Kanalz supply the art. It’s a sample of the first issue of the new series based on the Disney/Pixar property. Wait until Janet Evanovich’s NASCAR comic comes out for Fathers’ Day of 2010.īOOM! Kids’ flashback issue of Lightning McQueen’s origin is full of vibrant colors and cool special effects. Recommendation: The regular series is probably not worth the $3.95 cover price. There is also a NASCAR Heroes Profile of teen-aged racer Chase Elliot. ![]() The high-gloss, heavy-weight cover is very nice. The issue earns a couple of marks in it’s favor. They only used their powers in self defense. At least the “heroes” didn’t cheat in order to win a race this time. I must admit I wasn’t expecting much after 2008’s disaster of a comic. Peter Habjan, Rich Duhaney, Susan Menzies, Thom Zahler, Ian Rutledge and the Smiley Guys Studio provide the art, most of which is not too shabby. Jeremy Diamond and John Gallagher provide the stories. I imagine it would be somewhat difficult to understand what’s going on in this comic without reading the previous FCBD issue or the regular series. Recommendation: Any of the series represented in this book are worth a closer look, but Owly stands out as a must read comic.Ī group of super-powered racers and crew face off against a dastardly villain who will stop at nothing to add to his trophy shelf. In this year’s silent story, Owly and Wormy must find a solution when their large collection of plants won’t fit in their tiny greenhouse. Andy Runton‘s little round owl and his friend Wormy never fail to delight and are accepted favorites in my house. Owly very well could be the best all-ages comic currently published. “Johnny Boo meets Johnny Who” is notable for it’s creative team of James Kochalka (age 41) and Eli Kochalka (age 5). Ann & Christian Slade‘s Korgi features the same intense line work as before and a highly unusual story. ![]() There’s a one page reprint of last year’s Yam in the back. Top Shelf Productions’ Owly and Friendsoffers new Owly, Korgi and Johnny Boo stories. ![]()
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