It's typical for comic books to imitate the newest and latest trends, but thankfully there are still titles out there that take a classic approach, focusing on storytelling, great art and likable characters.
That's what you'll find in the Blue Baron, a title from the Sitcomics company.
It provides a great twist on the "kid becomes a grownup superhero" concept. In this case, the kid and the Baron have inadvertently switched minds - so the 300-year-old Baron is trying to cope with being trapped in the body of a 13-year-old boy.
Neither one is taking it well.
Young Ernie (in the Baron's form) finds himself fighting for his life against demons and supervillains, while the Baron (in teen form) must fend off the affections of a classmate.
The script by Darin Henry is fast, action-packed and very funny.
The art is by veteran Ron Frenz, and as always he does an amazing job crafting everything from demon-filled action sequences, some surprisingly tender moments and terrific designs for a small army of characters. It's great to see him where he belongs - creating great comics!
The comic feels like a terrific Bronze Age book and any long-time fan is sure to enjoy it.
Recommended!
Grade: A-
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1 comment:
Ron Frenz art? Sold! Frenz is amazing.
Bobby
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