Saturday, May 27, 2017

Quantum and Woody, Volume 1 Review

Quantum and Woody, Volume 1: The World's Worst Superhero Team. James Asmus and Tom Fowler. 2013. Valiant Entertainment. 112 pages.

Rating: 5/5

Quantum and Woody is pure, irreverent fun. These guys are something else, although they resemble a couple of guys from a buddy cop movie. The comic format is perfect for capturing their antics, which begin almost immediately after they meet. These guys are adopted brothers that are constantly vying for their father's attention until he dies under mysterious circumstances.

I like their relationship a lot. They were inseparable until Woody pulled a stunt that forced him to leave. Combined with their daddy issues it creates a good amount of tension between the two men. And Woody's crass nature and general disregard for the rules doesn't help things any. The way they gain their powers, and ultimately how they decide to use them, ties things together really well. Then there is the goat.

Tom Fowler's art is great. It creates a cinematic feel that meshes well with the story and character personalities. Bring on more Quantum and Woody!

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