On their way to Poughkeepsie, the fellas are kicked off their bus. For bringing a live chicken, of course. Having to hoof it now, the boys find themselves at a renaissance fair. Only they think that they've traveled back in time to 'mud-evil' times. Welcomed as guests, though considered a bunch of bozos, Larry, Moe and Curly make the most of things. And that means getting into trouble!
Then in a classic issue from the Dell/Gold Key years, Larry, Moe and Curly Joe have car trouble somewhere in the humid desert of the Western US. There the Stooges get mistaken for both bank robbers and US marshals. It's a cartoonish romp that can only be played out by this trio of troublemakers.
I'm really torn over this issue. I liked both stories. The first tale captured the classic Stooges perfectly in a modern, albeit antiquated, setting. The second tale was also wonderful. It hit all the right notes of the Curly Joe era while also following a classic Stooges trope- mistaken identity.
No, my problem was that I don't understand why this is considered an April Fool's Day special. Having the guys get into a joke war seems a little more fitting. Sure, the guys get mistaken for both robbers and lawmen. But there's no real intentional deception. I'd even enjoy a prank of a serious Stooges story. Or having some sort of impish version of Shemp throw Larry, Moe and Curly for a loop. (Shemp Imp-get it?! Ha!) Something that was an actual April Fool, you know?
Usually April 1st results in a trick. But this issue actually has a surprise treat. If you scan the QR code, you get a full classic episode of the Three Stooges. And I checked! Even though this is a 5 year old issue, the link to the episode on Youtube still works!
I imagine if you QR the above cover image on your phone, it'll work for you!
A fun issue that provides some added enjoyment. Just not the material that I would expect for the occasion in which this issue was to be celebrated.
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 7 out of 10 stars.
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