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trish204's review
3.0
Here's the deal: Brad told me about this and about the fact that Tom King is supposed to be a god among comic book writers. I didn't know who Elmer Fudd was by name but the little guy made me think of the hunter from Looney Tunes who always tries to get Bugs Bunny. Here's the kicker: HE IS.
Yep, folks, you read that right: they mixed Batman with Looney Tunes. Pretty crazy. Crazy enough to get me interested. And since this is a one-issue-comic only, I decided to spend tonight giving it a shot.
The story? Simple: A noir version of Elmer Fudd is in Gotham to hunt a noir version of Bugs Bunny. He, in turn, swears that while he did what Elmer Fudd is hunting him for, Bruce Wayne made him do it. So Elmer Fudd hunts Bruce, meets Batman and ... well, I won't tell you how it all ends.
As a bonus, we get a Looney Tunes backup story that features some DC characters written by Tom King and which actually made me chuckle (yes, I enjoyed it more than the actual comic).
The artwork in the Batman/Elmer Fudd Special as well as and the backup story's artwork by Byron Vaughns was pretty good. The former was very appropriate for a noir crime story, the latter was the typical style you'd expect from Looney Tunes.
But the story itself ... too simple if you ask me. Maybe the writer just wanted to have some fun by combining two unlikely worlds, I don't know, but I need a bit more substance to my comics, even if they are just meant to be some silly fun with nods to classic characters.
Yep, folks, you read that right: they mixed Batman with Looney Tunes. Pretty crazy. Crazy enough to get me interested. And since this is a one-issue-comic only, I decided to spend tonight giving it a shot.
The story? Simple: A noir version of Elmer Fudd is in Gotham to hunt a noir version of Bugs Bunny. He, in turn, swears that while he did what Elmer Fudd is hunting him for, Bruce Wayne made him do it. So Elmer Fudd hunts Bruce, meets Batman and ... well, I won't tell you how it all ends.
As a bonus, we get a Looney Tunes backup story that features some DC characters written by Tom King and which actually made me chuckle (yes, I enjoyed it more than the actual comic).
The artwork in the Batman/Elmer Fudd Special as well as and the backup story's artwork by Byron Vaughns was pretty good. The former was very appropriate for a noir crime story, the latter was the typical style you'd expect from Looney Tunes.
But the story itself ... too simple if you ask me. Maybe the writer just wanted to have some fun by combining two unlikely worlds, I don't know, but I need a bit more substance to my comics, even if they are just meant to be some silly fun with nods to classic characters.
zsakos's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jmbz38's review
5.0
Out of all the DC/Hanna Barbara crossover specials, I think this is the best one. It is certainty my favorite out of all these crossover specials. The Noir setting and art set the tone for this story from the first page. My favorite part was seeing the Hanna Barbara characters drawn as humans. Noir fiction is one of the best elements suited to Batman and Tom King uses this to his full advantage. King's take on the Hanna Barbara characters allow them to rise above only being zany comic figures. In this special King has really created something unique and fun. This story elevates the characters and gives the reader an entertaining experience.
ohheyandi's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Well that was weird
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