I give this 2012 ComicFest offering an E for Effort. The
cover is a cool Halloween themed pic of our hero, Cow Boy. I think this story
appeals to those who remember dressing up as a cowboy for Halloween or those
today who still do dress the part. This story takes place in a small town in the
Old West during Halloween but aside from some establishing shots of towns folk
in costume for trick-or-treating, that’s about it for All Hallow’s Eve in this
comic.
The story itself in set in a saloon where a friend of Billy
the Kid is loudly claiming that nobody can out best his friend the Kid. The
noisy rumblings wake up Cow Boy, a child bounty hunter, from his slumber
upstairs. Now its dead shot vs. outlaw but does ether party really want to end
the witching hour with a gunfight?
Cow Boy was a cute story about a child bounty hunter trying
to make amends for his family’s robbing ways. I know that my library has the
graphic novel that this story is inspired from. While I wasn’t terribly enthralled
by the comic, it does garner enough interest that I wouldn’t mind checking it
out. The dialogue was very clever with unique voices for all of the characters.
The art is very cartoony but it works since this is a kids comic book.
This leads to my plug for Halloween ComicFest 2014. It’s
tomorrow. Comic Book stores nationwide will be giving out free comics for the
event. Kids will even get a chance to dress up early for Halloween as many
stores will be hosting costume contests. You can even go to the ComicFest website and submit pics for a chance to win a gift card. Stores usually offer
up some mighty fine sales and there is usually other chances for people to win
prizes at the store for coloring contests, trivia, and lots of other cool
activities.
Another thing to consider is buying a mini pack or two, or
three of comics to hand out for trick-or-treating instead of candy. Like the
packages say, comics last longer than candy and they can make meaningful strides
in getting kids excited about comics and reading. (Homeroom parents- imagine
how happy your child’s teacher will be when you hand out comic book instead of
sugary treats for this year’s Halloween party!) The sets are $4.99 for a pack
of 20. There are at least 12 different titles available for this year. Some
stores will be selling the packs tomorrow. If you live in Durham, NC, check out
my friends at Atomic Empire tomorrow. It’s where I picked up my packs!
Also, as a special treat, Family Comic Friday will be
invading the whole week as I review a handful of the titles available for
trick-or-treating. Check with me starting Sunday for this 5 day event.
Worth Consuming
Rating: 8 out of 10 stars.
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