The Malevolent Mr. Burns #1 Gail Simone, Mike Kazaleh, Ian Boothby, Chris Houghton, Nathan Kane, Tone Rodriguez, Andrew Pepoy, Dean Rankine, Karen Bates
Review
While I don't read the regular Simpsons comics, I am a huge fan of these one shots that come out quarterly spotlighting various characters. This issue featuring Mr. Burns happily carries on the tradition of a great book with some spot on stories.
I think my favorite story was the second one that spotlighted some history on the hounds of Burns. Specifically, the story is about his first hound, Nipper. Nipper matched Burns in just about any way possible with being a runt and all. Surprisingly, it was Burns' intelligence that saved the day.
While a lot of the artists might not be showing their own style here, there is a great consistency from story to story that gives it the feel of having had one artist drawing the entire issue. It would be interesting to see some original takes on the characters with an artist's individual style, but there is such a distinctiveness to these characters that I think would be lost if shown in a different light.
This issue's insert of special goodness was a cut out mask for a Batman type parody featuring Mr. Burns complete with a letter from Mr. burns that provides some added humor to the mask. If it weren't for that letter, I don't think the mask would shine nearly as much as you would think.
The next issue focuses on Lisa, which should be interesting to see. I know that if it keeps of with the level of goodness that this issue has had, then there should be no worries.
Grades
Words: 9/10
Pictures: 10/10
General Feeling After Reading: Jubilant.
Buy Next Issue: Bring on Lisa!
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