Reviews

The Flintstones, Vol. 1 by Mark Russell, Steve Pugh

fmacarthy's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

z0diackiller's review against another edition

5.0

So dorky, but so good! The hints of adult humor had me laughing out loud.

therealbel's review against another edition

4.0

What a fantastic read. A Flintstones reboot which is clever, unexpectedly dark and beautifully satirical. A must read. 4.5

justin_lindemann's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

heather_19's review against another edition

5.0

One of the most hilarious takes on issues of today. Can't wait to pick up the 2nd volume.

christiana's review against another edition

3.0

It’s not that it’s not well written and an interesting take on Flintstones origins. It’s not even that it’s not a great idea to tackle modern issues through those of the Stone Age. It’s that I’m sad now because it’s too real.

aeclinger's review against another edition

Things I didn’t expect to see addressed when I accidentally picked up this flintstones comic: political nepotism, the military industrial complex, infertility, the problem of evil in religion, ptsd, sex caves, gay rights, the fact that life is “a series of mutually agreed upon delusions designed to keep us from becoming ongoing accumulations of regret,” the line “we participated in a genocide, Barney.”

AND SO MUCH MORE!

This volume of comics defies the star rating system, just like Fred and Wilma defied the social mores of their own day by inventing monogamy.

trollmila's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

svnz's review

5.0

This is not like the Flinstones we watched as kids. The characters are the same and the setting is more or less the same but it's updated for the modern era. The writing is brilliant with witty socio-political commentary that is relevant in today's day and age. It's like the Flinstones are living in a 21st century (mostly American) version of stone age and that is exactly as fun as it sounds! If social satire is your thing and you like to see your childhood favourites in a fresh new setting, then this is absolutely the series for you.

pizzamyheart's review against another edition

5.0

I thought this was brilliant. It shines the light on real estate development, marriage, religion, war, ptsd.... Basically all aspects of society. I love that it doesn't hold back. It's serious and funny at the same time.

Each issue can be read independently, even though I binged it in one sitting.