The Unfunnies: First Follies

Alligator abortions. Penguin prostitution. A foul-mouthed baby chick with a high-scoped rifle aimed at his head. A pedophile who’s been raised from the darkest pits of hades. When Mark Millar titled this series “The Unfunnies,” he wasn’t joking.

This is perhaps the most profane, vile, disgusting comic book I’ve ever had the displeasure to read. Perhaps what makes this book so shocking is that the characters are drawn in the style of some of your favorite childhood cartoons and when they commit these wanton acts, it’s pretty brutal.

Which is more shocking to see? Robert DeNiro shooting somebody in cold blood or Mr. Rogers? When innocence is lost, it’s very violating and that’s how this book made me feel. I definitely will be dropping this title from my collection and I will NOT be seeking out further books under this title.

(This book reprints Unfunnies #1 and 2.)

  Not Worth Consuming

Rating: 0 out of 10 stars.

Superior

The ultimate Make-A-Wish program as a young boy with MS is offered the chance to be the superhero of his dreams for an entire week. During that time, the boy decides to change the world for the better. However, when his time is up, his guardian angel reveals his true nature and it’s now up to Superior to either battle for the earth or his very soul.

A refreshing take on comics about children. Usually, a kid gets powers and goes on a rampage, until at the last minute when they made some fatal mistake and learn that they can’t life up to the role. That does not happen here. This kid who turns into Superior actually makes a difference and has a good heart.

It’s also a unique commentary on the character of Superman and his “goody-goody” image.

There are quite a few swears and some suggestive imagery. But, otherwise 'Superior' is a very good tale that if given a PG-rating for language, would be "kid tested, parent approved."

WORTH CONSUMING!
     
 Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.