If you've ever felt it neccessary to say the word "Zowie",if you enjoy angst-free superheroes, with zany powers and intelligent reactions, if you enjoy Madman Comics by Michael Allred, this could well be the comic for you. It has an introduction by Mr Allred, which is only natural, for there's a lot about the first issue that bring his work to mind. The hero, Big Bang, occasionally bears a distinct resemblance to Allred's Madman, but that's only a minor distraction among some really distinctive and beatitful black & white art. Another thing the two series have in common is the pleasantness of the main characters: the good guys are really nice guys, with none of that Grim'n'Gritty nonsense started by that Moore guy. The final common point is more of a way of thinking: both series are filled with inventiveness and nifty thoughts, and both make a simple superhero story a joy to read. The differences between the two are include a darker visual feel to the comic, a focus on powered superheros and supervillian gangs, and a strange warped sixties feel, where the hero's residence is described as "The Bang Pad!!! A kookie, ultra modern oasis of cool!".
In short, a really nifty book. If you like superhero's at all, you owe it to yourself to check this out.
Art: 4
Writing: 5
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