So what's the correct answer? I'll give a small hint: since the 1970s, Warner Brothers has in some form or another owned DC eventually turning the publisher into a subsidiary in 2009.
Give up? Or did you figure it out, Doc?
With over 226 issues and counting, would you ever have been able to guess it was Looney Tunes? Started in 1994, the title has run bi-monthly for over 21 years and has featured some of the most iconic (and a few obscure) characters in the Looney Tunes franchise. From Bugs Bunny to Sam Sheepdog to Yosemite Sam, if they starred in the countless number Warner Brothers cartoons, you'll probably find them in the pages of Looney Tunes Comics.
This issue I selected to review was issue #212 from 2013. Featuring 3 short stories, this was a fun collection of stories starring some fan favorites.
First up, Bugs Bunny takes a wrong turn in Albuquerque and tunnels into Sing Song Prison instead of the Paris Canned Carrot Festival. Forced to help Mugsy and his Boss, Rocky, escape prison, the Rascally Rabbit will take them anywhere but to freedom. Written by the master of DC's all-ages comics, Sholly Fisch, this story could've been a Looney Tunes cartoon!
Then jump to the 24th-and-a-1/2 Century and explore the furthest reaches of the universe with Duck Dodgers and his faithful sidekick, the Eager Young Space Cadet (Porky Pig.) Uh, wait a minute... that adventure has been put on hold as Dodgers and Cadet are going on vacation. Wouldn't you know it? The duo just happens to pick the very same planet that arch-enemy Marvin the Martian has decided to terraform into a Martian resort!
Lastly, Granny takes Tweety Bird to the vet for a check-up. But why does the vet seem to speak with a lisp and smell an awful lot like a cat? Could it be another one of Sylvester the Cat's schemes to make the beloved canary his next meal?
Looney Tunes the comic is a 32-page bi-monthly adventure with a slew of classic characters that generations of fans have grown up with and loved. Though this series has not been collected in trade form, this book is very accessible for families on a budget. New issues can be bought at cost or lower. Older issues are rarely marked up and found in bargain bins.
But there's a catch to all this: you have to be willing to look for them. If you have a local comic book store that has a good all-ages section, you should be able to find this series with no problem. But since all-ages books aren't normally considered profitable, if no one shows an interest in this series, they won't buy it.
That's actually a problem right now with the current issue of Scooby-Doo Team-Up (#12). Only 7,000 issues were ordered and with the current issue starring ever so popular Harley Quinn, the book sold out real quick and is selling for upwards of $20-50 apiece. Sure, this issue will probably be reprinted, but it wasn't fair for loyal fans of that series who purchase that fun series on a regular basis.
Now, back to Looney Tunes. If your child likes this series, speak to the owner of the comic shop you frequent and tell them you want to buy more releases. With more interest, DC will publish more issues and there won't be shortage problems for the true fans these titles are meant for- kids.
Lastly- another tip. Check out eBay. There are some really good lots of Looney Tunes comics that pop up on the site for decent prices. I'd normally suggest Amazon or even an online comics retailer. But, for the biggest bang for your buck, check out the original online auction site for more your favorite Warner Bros. icons.
Worth Consuming
Rating: 10 out of 10 stars and that's all folks!
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