What if Hanna-Barbera's cartoon heroes existed as part of a shared universe? That's essentially the premise of Future Quest, a series that combines the casts of Jonny Quest, Space Ghost, Birdman and the Galaxy Trio, The Herculoids, Mightor and various other classic cartoons into one epic mash-up. This Saturday morning cartoon take on League of Extraordinary Gentlemen certainly has the nostalgia factor working for it, but the talented creative team ensure that this book is appealing regardless of your attachment to the Hanna-Barbera library.
Writer Jeff Parker and artist Evan "Doc" Shaner have already proven themselves to be a winning team when it comes to classic, old-school adventure tales. Future Quest is no different from books like Flash Gordon or Convergence: Shazam in that regard. The two creators immediately conjure a tone that captures all the charm and excitement of the these old shows, but with just enough modern storytelling sensibilities to smooth over any rough edges. The tone is lighthearted and playful, but there's still a clear sense of danger facing our heroes. Parker and Shaner wisely avoid bombarding readers with too many characters right out of the gate. This opening issue is largely driven by the Quest family, with Birdman and Space Ghost playing smaller roles. This allows the plot to unfold organically without becoming overcrowded.
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Writer Jeff Parker and artist Evan "Doc" Shaner have already proven themselves to be a winning team when it comes to classic, old-school adventure tales. Future Quest is no different from books like Flash Gordon or Convergence: Shazam in that regard. The two creators immediately conjure a tone that captures all the charm and excitement of the these old shows, but with just enough modern storytelling sensibilities to smooth over any rough edges. The tone is lighthearted and playful, but there's still a clear sense of danger facing our heroes. Parker and Shaner wisely avoid bombarding readers with too many characters right out of the gate. This opening issue is largely driven by the Quest family, with Birdman and Space Ghost playing smaller roles. This allows the plot to unfold organically without becoming overcrowded.
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