The Good
FF is like a breath of amazingly fresh air. There are simply so many delicious layers in this comic.
Despite appearing so light-hearted on the surface, there continues to be a deep and dark element to the series that is easy to overlook due to Mike Allred's art and Laura Allred's colors. The series is loaded with many unknowns such as "Old Man" Johnny, Doctor Doom, Alex Power's actions, Bentley-23's unpredictable nature and Ahura's decisions.
The Allreds add so much emotion and life to Matt Fraction's story and you can't help but be entertained while also cringing a little bit at the idea of some of the cruel nature hidden beneath the surface.
Alone with the various subplots, the main part of the story sees the team taking a micro-journey with some extremely familiar looking Marvel creators. Throw in deadly dust mites and a shrunken stolen tiger, there is literally no telling what might happen next. The story reaches a full fledge wacky level but there is so much heaviness thrown in to catch you off guard.
The Bad
No complaints. The "guest appearances" might approach a cheesiness level but it doesn't matter because this comic is such a joy to read.
The Verdict
I am in love with this series. It has just about everything you could want. Matt Fraction richly blends humor, drama, action and suspense while discretely sprinkling a dark aspect to the book. Mike and Laura Allred's art and color are a sight to be seen. Each page and panel is so vibrant and full of life. You can't help but smile as you read the story. Each issue contains an unpredictable nature but it never feels forced. We're not seeing wacky and zany elements thrown in just to be goofy. It all just works in a grand fashion. Every time I read an issue with Fraction and the Allreds, I feel compelled to stand up and clap my hands.
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