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Howard the Duck, Volume 2: Good Night, and Good Duck by Chip Zdarsky, Kevin Maguire, Joe Quiñones
icarys's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
helpfulsnowman's review against another edition
5.0
The end of the series? Already? The hell? The shit? The fuck?
Well, it all wraps up nicely. Reality is warped just enough. I wasn't sure about the reality that intrudes on, uh, reality, but when I saw the window thrown wide open to have TWO Biggs-es, Biggs and Biggs Prime, I saw the genius of it and felt that, perhaps for the first time, the 4th wall was broken with good purpose.
I'll miss this series. It was so goofy but not without heart. The art was great. All of it worked. Even when you had stupid stuff like old man Captain America in there, it worked.
Well, it all wraps up nicely. Reality is warped just enough. I wasn't sure about the reality that intrudes on, uh, reality, but when I saw the window thrown wide open to have TWO Biggs-es, Biggs and Biggs Prime, I saw the genius of it and felt that, perhaps for the first time, the 4th wall was broken with good purpose.
I'll miss this series. It was so goofy but not without heart. The art was great. All of it worked. Even when you had stupid stuff like old man Captain America in there, it worked.
jagussow's review against another edition
4.0
Witty, weird and heart warming. Zdarsky is becoming one of my avorite comic writers. I can't wait to read his Spidey book.
howiedoowinfam's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
schudwitz's review against another edition
3.0
This volume didn't have enough Howard in it, especially near the end. Volume 0 and 1 are definitely worth a re-read, but this one was just kind of "meh".
I personally had several laughs in the beginning, but once Mojo came in, the story seemed a bit forced and wasn't as light-hearted as the previous volumes.
I personally had several laughs in the beginning, but once Mojo came in, the story seemed a bit forced and wasn't as light-hearted as the previous volumes.
dr_matthew_lloyd's review against another edition
3.0
The second third volume of the current run of Howard the Duck continues in much the same vein of silly fun as its predecessor, with a little more meta-humour thrown in. Which is... fine, I guess? It's mildly amusing to see some of the more prestigious Marvel superheroes poke fun at themselves, but there's very little bite to the comedy, which doesn't offer any criticism of Marvel or their universe beyond "aren't superheroes a bit silly, really?" The reunion with former "good friend" Beverly Switzler is sometimes sweet, but I also found it a little generic. Overall, knowing little of Howard beyond his reputation, I found this run a little disappointing.
Review of Howard the Duck, Volume 1: Duck Hunt here.
Review of Howard the Duck, Volume 1: Duck Hunt here.
librarimans's review against another edition
4.0
I would have never expected a Zdarsky penned Howard book to go all Morrison/Animal Man at the end, but he pulled it off well enough with just the right amount of Zdarsky wackiness. This was a weird series, but I think that's the sign of a good Howard run.
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