The backup story is just as fun as the main one. Porky may have been my favorite, due to the fact that he fits in the story well, but instantly is recognizable as the famous pig. His designs of the characters are also interesting and original. Lee Weeks sets the mood with sketchy, yet detailed, locations that help establish the mood of the story. The art is also extremely well done here, and suits the story perfectly. Another nugget I appreciated seeing was Fudd is a fan of Detective Comics #27 (go back to the pages inside his apartment, you’ll see what I’m talking about). Not to mention, we see other members of the Looney Tunes inside Porky’s, with perfect dialogue and dirty suggestions (I’m looking at you Tweety). First, is that Fudd’s narration is adding w’s everywhere, which only enhanced the issue for this reader (could you not hear Fudd in your head saying “cwoud”, “wabbits”, and “pway”?). Sounds basic, right?Įxcept between everything, King has added tons of fun details. Each visit adds to the story with an unexpected revelation. We are instantly set up with a mystery that takes us to different locations, slowly peeling back different layers of the mystery. His strength is in making this a 100% noir story. It has every element you’d want from a Batman comic, and just so happens to feature an alternate take on those crazy cartoon characters. Tom King has drafted a phenomenal issue that is an awesome noir/elseworlds/Batman story. There is no reason Batman/Elmer Fudd #1 should be this good. Twists and turns abound with a surprising ending that will also put a smile on your face. That accusation takes Fudd to Wayne Manor, back to his slummy apartment, and back to Porky’s. Ultimately, “Bugs” informs him that yes, he pulled the trigger, but he was instructed to do so by Gotham’s favorite son, Bruce Wayne. His hunt takes him inside Porky’s, a hot spot for Looney Tunes characters who have taken a dark turn in their life. On a mission to track down the killer of his “Wittle Cwoud”, Elmer Fudd is far from ACME world and instead is roaming the streets of the dark and grimy Gotham City. It’s a barrel of fun, with a good story to boot.Elmer Fudd is hunting wabbits, pwayboys, and bats. I mean, he’s a grown-ass man running around in a cape and cowl – how can we not have a laugh here and there? Overall, Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1 succeeds in crossing over two characters that we’d never think could work. Why so serious? There’s certainly room for a bit of silliness in the Batman world. If you’ve ever wondered what Batman would look and act like in a Looney Tunes cartoon, King and Vaughns have you covered here. It’s funny, ridiculous, and so over the top that you can’t help but laugh. The backup story, also written by King but with art by Byron Vaughns, is more in line with the classic Looney Tunes modus operandi, as it puts the Dark Knight in Elmer and Bugs’ playground. Heck, it’s up there with Tim Sale’s work on The Long Halloween if you ask me. But don’t be fooled by the glum artwork and morbid colors on display, this is a terrifically illustrated tale. On the art front, Lee Weeks cultivates the tone in fine style, keeping the settings and characters gloomy and playing around with the shadows to make it even cagier.
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