Review - Powerpuff Girls #1Review by Kevin Birtcher
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Story; Troy Little
Art; Troy Little Lettering; Neil Uyetake & Troy Little Editor; Sarah Gaydos |
Powerpuff Girls #1 releasing on the 25th September 2013 by IDW Publishing
I was always a fan of the Powerpuff Girls cartoon, even though I wasn't a regular viewer. I'm not even embarrassed to admit I own a copy of the Powerpuff Girls movie; it's simply wholesome, hilarious, fun that everyone can enjoy at any age.
Despite that fact that it's been years since I've seen either the show or the movie, the narrator's voice is in my head from the very first panel and I immediately know I'm in for a good time. In fact, I hear all of the classic sound effects and character voices as I read this issue. The art and writing are done in the same style as the series, making it one step removed from having the cartoon back. It's almost as if the show never ended.
The issue involves the girls dealing with Mojo Jojo, in the midst of his latest act of devastation. After dealing with him, they enjoy a malt together before needing to deal with a rampaging swamp monster. While in jail, Mojo contemplates what's gone wrong in his life and arrives at a startling conclusion that perfectly sets up the next issue.
A wonderful departure from the dark, grim, high-stakes superhero comics of today. If this is what we can expect from Cartoon Network and IDW, I'm now looking forward that much more to the upcoming Samurai Jack series. Recommended for the young, and the young at heart.
Despite that fact that it's been years since I've seen either the show or the movie, the narrator's voice is in my head from the very first panel and I immediately know I'm in for a good time. In fact, I hear all of the classic sound effects and character voices as I read this issue. The art and writing are done in the same style as the series, making it one step removed from having the cartoon back. It's almost as if the show never ended.
The issue involves the girls dealing with Mojo Jojo, in the midst of his latest act of devastation. After dealing with him, they enjoy a malt together before needing to deal with a rampaging swamp monster. While in jail, Mojo contemplates what's gone wrong in his life and arrives at a startling conclusion that perfectly sets up the next issue.
A wonderful departure from the dark, grim, high-stakes superhero comics of today. If this is what we can expect from Cartoon Network and IDW, I'm now looking forward that much more to the upcoming Samurai Jack series. Recommended for the young, and the young at heart.
The Comic is available in both print and digital from IDW Publishing. Follow this link for more details.
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