Howdy comic book fam! I know it has been a long time, but we are back! Before we get on to the review, I wanted to just let you know why we've been gone so long... Honestly, it's just been life. When this blog started, it was a couple of dads talking about comics. Now, it's just me. With family life, work, and starting my MBA, working on this blog and being plugged into the comic book community has been low on my list. I miss it though! So, I am back at it. Right now, it's just comic book dad, but I hope that can change. If you are a dad and want to contribute to this blog - head over to the CONTACT page, I would love to hear from you. Now, onto the review! As always, spoilers ahead. DON'T PUSH THAT BUTTON
This little gem from Red 5 Comics was a nice ride with Flight of the Navigator meets Explorers for me. We meet 3 6th graders in Austin, TX who are working on their own comic book. Eric, our protagonist, is the penciler. They are getting ready to head home for the night when Eric gets hit by a beam of light and passes out. He wakes up in the hospital and then spends the night doodling strange designs and schematics while his eyes glow. After getting home, something is telling him that drawing is not enough. He builds what he's been drawing - essentially a high-tech-looking red "that was easy" button. His friends come to check on him and naturally, they have to push the button. Then chaos ensues when the button seems to come to life and absorbs electricity from everything around it. It makes its way through the neighborhood, shooting off a lightning bolt or two before Eric eventually turns it off. The issue ends with them deciding to build more of the drawings. Meanwhile, a mad scientist/explorer sitting in an office with walls covered with the same designs Eric has been drawing has been notified by one of his minions that "they have another one." I enjoyed this issue. I do wish we got a little more play on what was going on considering it is a four-issue mini-series. However, the dynamic between the three friends was interesting and I am interested to see how they interact moving forward. The art was pretty straightforward and a tad photo-realistic. The story had nice pacing and was engaging. I think this was the first comic I have read that directly mentions COVID-19 in it. The grandma even asks if Eric had the "Rona." I am totally fine with that, but the hospital didn't look like it was taking place in the middle of the pandemic. Maybe this story would have been better suited to take place in the '80s versus having 80's vibes. However, I will admit, the 80's stuff is getting a little overplayed. One thing to note. This week was the new digital release of Download, the printed version was released on December 15 All in all, it was a fun, fast-paced story. There was just enough left to keep you wanting more and caring about the characters - which doesn't always happen. I will for sure continue to read and I think you should too. -CBD
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