Q2: The Return of Quantum and Woody #1
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The good
Strong character development and introduction for new and old readers. Current set up is intriguing and entertaining action sequences
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The bad
Humor is hit and miss. A lot of story threads introduced without being tied together
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The ugly
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Q2: The Return of Quantum and Woody #1 is a return to the classic characters and the start of a new series written by Priest and published by Valiant. It’s set 20 years after Quantum and Woody went their own ways but things change when Quantum’s mantle is picked up by a new figure seeking to fight crime. It opens up with the original duo when they were young, probably teens, walking through the woods with 2 girls just discussing random things. One of the topics is the book, “Of Mice and Men,” by John Steinbeck, and the disagreement is about whether he meant to make a statement about capital punishment or about protecting a friend. However, it’s not Lennie’s body from the book they stumble on in the woods surrounded by money with a gun in his hand. They can’t make a phone call because they don’t have any service in that location but Woody is more preoccupied with playing with the dead man’s gun than calling for help. So when a man in a pickup truck comes to the area they’re not sure if it’s because he heard Woody shoot or for some other reason. Either way this man knows they’re hiding and that the 2 girls took off running. He doesn’t identify himself when telling them to get in the car while attempting to clean up the scene. Woody doesn’t trust him and this leads to a precarious situation that becomes bigger than the initial problem. This was well before Quantum and Woody gained their powers but indicative of how things could go for them. 20 years later will history repeat itself for Quantum and Woody or is this the start of a new era for the duo claiming those names?
SUMMARY
Q2: The Return of Quantum and Woody #1 is a solid start to the new series combining humor, action, and an intriguing story to create a refreshing twist for crime fighting duos. A lot of the humor is tongue-in-cheek or crude so it can be hit and miss or might not be another’s cup of tea. However, the character development and entertaining series of events has me looking forward to seeing what unfolds next for the old and new crime fighting duos.
Release Date: 10/15/14
Writer: Priest
Artist: MD Bright
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