The Flintstones #12 DC Comics Written by: Mark Russell Art by: Steve Pugh Thank you, Mark Russell. Thank you for creating a socially relevant comic. Over the course of twelve issues, The Flintstones held a mirror up to consumerism, racism, politics, religion, and a number of other issues facing humanity. Issue #12 strikes a balance between a wrap-up reflection of… Continue reading The Flintstones #12 Review
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The Flintstones #11 REVIEW
The Flintstones #11 DC Comics Written by: Mark Russell Art by: Steve Pugh Colors by: Chris Chuckry The Flintstones remains one of the most socially relevant titles on the market. After 11 issues, Mark Russell continues to find meaningful and biting ways to reflect the current American culture back at readers. The Flintstones #10 contained poignant criticism about racism mixed into… Continue reading The Flintstones #11 REVIEW
The Flintstones #10 Review
The Flintstones #10 DC Comics Written by: Mark Russell Art by: Steve Pugh “Racism is the most expensive luxury we have,” Fred Flintstone says in a moment of reflection. Russell’s writing frequently cuts to the heart of social and cultural judgments and critiques. Frequently it strikes a meaningful tone that reflects back on modern society, but… Continue reading The Flintstones #10 Review
Finally a Yabba Dabba Doo Time: “The Flintstones” #4 (Review)
The Flintstones #4 DC Comics Written by: Mark Russell Art by: Steve Pugh Finally this series finds its’ voice. Finally The Flintstones finds the sweet spot of social satire and cultural critique. Mark Russell’s new spin on the Flintstones has been full of potential and cultural satire, but inconsistent in the implementation. The first issue was full of… Continue reading Finally a Yabba Dabba Doo Time: “The Flintstones” #4 (Review)
Definitely a Modern Stone Age Family – “Flintstones” #1 (Review)
The Flintstones #1 DC Comics Written by: Mark Russel Art by: Steve Pugh Color by: Chris Chuckry As a child, I woke up early to eat sugared cereal and watch Hanna Barbera’s The Flintstones and The Jetsons in syndication before heading off to school. The Flinstones always felt crass and closed minded compared to the… Continue reading Definitely a Modern Stone Age Family – “Flintstones” #1 (Review)