Straight Forward Reviews : Quantum and Woody # 8

Quantum and Woody are back with more wacky antics in issue 8!

Writer - James Asmus

Artist - Ming Doyle

Publisher - Valiant

Review by Jeremias de Leon

Story

The story has Quantum and Woody acting like real superheroes and selflessly try to save people even though they have such opposite views from them. Yes, you read that right even Woody was acting like a real hero. The jump from guys to having superpowers to guys who actually care about defending others feels believable too.

Also I have to mention that the writing is brilliant and funny overall. It won't just make you bust a gut but it also fairly looks at people's different ideologies and beliefs.

Art

Ming Doyle's art still has this nice retro look to it. Along with Jordie Bellaire's colors adding to that. The colors almost look like old prints except of course without seeing the obvious CMYK dots like old comics had. It's a nice change up from other art styles you see in comics nowadays.

Verdict

Even if the art isn't your cup of tea I still have to give my highest recommendation for this book. The writing is hilarious and on point and it's such a joy to read that I give Quantum and Woody # 8 a 10 out of 10.

1st Impressions: QUANTUM & WOODY #8

QUANTUM & WOODY # 8
Written by James Asmus
Art by Ming Doyle & Jordie Bellaire
Valiant Comics

FLIPPING THROUGH:
                Okay. I just want to point out this insanity. Quantum and Woody ended up in a White Supremists Miltia stronghold where they worship Quantum .. till they found out he was black but then they got attacked by Quantum’s company, Magnum Security.  So, the White Supremists decided to let Quantum and Woody lead them in battle. Again, this is absolutely insane.

ART:

                Doyle does a solid job with the art this issue. There is a good amount of detail, some decide emotional facial expression and good angles.  The body types and sizes varied and Doyle did  not disappoint. Yet, there is something about the art that just did not light my fire like Fowler’s did. Doyle still does a good job. Bellaire’s colors are nice and solid. They are not overly powerful, which fits this books style and slapstick panel work. A good job by this art team.

WRITING:

                Asmus writes insanity well. You can tell that Asmus loves every last second of writing anything for this book. The dialogue, the plot , the characters are handled with such care and grace that very few writers can match it alongside the comedic aspects of it. Honestly, I am not usually one for a lot of humor in my comics but this book has been damn solid. Asmus never ceases to amaze me with what Eric and Woody will do to accomplish whatever goal they set for themselves. And this issue definitely had some surprises. The issue is quotable. The interactions are authentic and hilarious. The overall pace of the story was perfect. Asmus hits it out of the park with the ending of this second arc with solid characterization, comedy, action and fun!

OVERALL IMPRESSION:
                This book continues to be one of the funniest, unpredictable and enjoyable books I have ever read. The art was good but the story was amazing.

RATING:

                I give Quantum & Woody # 8 a solid 8 out of 10. Pick it up Wednesday, February 19^th.

Preview: Quantum and Woody # 8

QUANTUM AND WOODY #8 
Written by JAMES ASMUS
Art by MING DOYLE
Cover by TOM FOWLER (DEC131336)
Variant Cover by MING DOYLE (DEC131337)

CHARGE!

Quantum and Woody vs. Magnum Security…for all the marbles! Who would have suspected that Quantum’s employer Mr. Magnum and his private security firm were up to no good? So now the would-be victims of Magnum’s violence and greed rally around our unlikely heroes to protect their heavily fortified, heavily armed mountain town. These colors don’t run!

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.
ON SALE FEBRUARY 19th!

Preview: Quantum & Woody # 6

Tore Up From the Floor Up in QUANTUM AND WOODY #6!

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Quantum and Woody #6 – the next issue of "In Security," the all-new story arc by award-winning writer James Asmus and acclaimed artist Ming Doyle! The world's worst superhero team are bravely laying their lives on the line…to unwittingly uphold the ideals of a multi-billion-dollar private security corporation!

 

After landing a big promotion as Magnum Security's first on-staff superhero, Quantum has been sent on one-man suicide mission into a separatist stronghold – at least, it was one-man suicide mission until Woody decided to play tagalong. But even if they manage to make it out alive, it only means that things are about to worse – a whole lot worse – for our dyadic duo. (And their little goat too.)

 

The series that Multiversity Comics calls "a total package…just amazing" takes its first trepidatious step the superhero business on December 4th, right here in Quantum and Woody #6!

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QUANTUM AND WOODY #6

Written by JAMES ASMUS

Art by MING DOYLE

Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN (OCT131351)

Variant Cover by KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY (OCT131352)

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE 12/4/13

Preview: QUANTUM & WOODY # 5

You've Just Rented an Apartment to QUANTUM AND WOODY #5... Kiss That Baby Goodbye!

 

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Quantum and Woody #5 – the FIRST ISSUE of "In Security," an all-new story arc from award-winning writer James Asmus(Thief of Thieves, Gambit) and fan favorite artist Ming Doyle (Mara)! Start reading here on with an all-new arc, an all-new jumping-on point, and all-new…problems?

 

Imbued with unpredictable new superpowers in the wake of an energy experiment gone wrong, Eric and Woody Henderson have just had their lives turned upside down – and they need to "klang" together every 24 hours or else their atoms will disperse. So what do you do when the most annoying person in your life is also the only thing keeping you alive? You move in with him! And his goat. And his barely legal clone girlfriend. Besides, every team of heroes needs a secret headquarters…and this one has a slightly used hot tub. Plus: Quantum gets a job – and meets his first true blue super-villain!

 

Before they can rid the night of evil, the world's worst superhero team takes on a junior two-bedroom, only in Quantum and Woody #5 – in stores November 5th!

 

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QUANTUM AND WOODY #5 (NEW ARC – "IN SECURITY")

Written by JAMES ASMUS

Art by MING DOYLE

Cover by ANDREW ROBINSON (SEP131359)

Pullbox Exclusive Variant by LEE GARBETT (SEP131360)

Variant Cover by DAVID LOPEZ (SEP131361)

Variant Cover by MIKE McKONE (SEP131362)

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE 11/5/13