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    FF » FF #17 - The Roommate Experiment released by Marvel on June 1, 2012.

    FF #17

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    #1  Edited By No_Name_

    The Good

    After an intense crossover story in both FF and FANTASTIC FOUR, Hickman delivers a light hearted story that will have you grinning from ear to ear from start until finish. What happens when Johnny Storm and Peter Parker move into the same apartment? Well, let's just say these two boys are simply not compatible -- the result of which is an absolutely hilarious story.

    If you are new to FF, this is a great read. It's a completely self-contained story that serves as an excellent introduction to both these characters, highlighting their unique differences as well as the friendship they share. As much of a practical joker Peter is, he's a a sucker for routine. Let's just say Johnny Storm would test anyone's patience. Completely oblivious to the fact that he's a horrible roommate, Johnny does everything from eat Peter's cereal (which you'll see on the front cover) to converting the coat closet into a portal into the negative zone.

    If you've been reading Fantastic Four books for a long time you are probably already familiar with Johnny and Peter's friendship/relationship -- these two have been friends for a very long time. Nick Dragotta's classical style really serves to capture not only the fun and lighthearted feel of the book, but it will remind you of the way comics looked back in the Silver Age.

    The Bad

    I don't know how anyone else feels about this book, but I absolutely loved every minute I spent reading it.

    The Verdict

    Comics should be fun, and that's exactly what this comic book is. Not only is this a fantastic book that highlights on the friendship between Peter and Johnny, but it's the type of book that (stylistically) will leave old readers feeling nostalgic about the way comic books used to be. There is a ton of fantastic character interactions in this issue, and the art compliments the story perfectly. This is a gorgeous issue that isn't at all heavy like the last story that just ended in FF. Fun issue with a lot of fantastic elements. Great for both old and new readers alike.

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    #2  Edited By gethere

    I loved this issue, it was so funny I still can't stop laughing.

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    #3  Edited By pspin

    Last page = best ever

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    #4  Edited By TheAnnihilator

    This was an absolutely amazing issue. Boy will I miss Hickman):

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    #5  Edited By kaleb2470

    Hickman REALLY needs to do more done-in-one stories. He's great at slow burning epics as well but I've always loved his self-contained issues the most.

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    #6  Edited By revbucky

    Great review! Thanks for the summary.

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    #7  Edited By JonesDeini

    Johnny has no honor for the Bro Code, folk!!! Guess that really falls more on Mary Jane though. This issue was soooo fun to read though. Love Hickman's done in one issues. This reminded me of when I had to boot two of my boys out of my place.

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    #8  Edited By DATNIGGA

    This was so funny lol

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    #9  Edited By InnerVenom123

    @JonesDeini said:

    Johnny has no honor for the Bro Code, folk!!! Guess that really falls more on Mary Jane though. This issue was soooo fun to read though. Love Hickman's done in one issues. This reminded me of when I had to boot two of my boys out of my place.

    So Johnny/MJ is finally a thing?

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    #10  Edited By CombatSpoon86

    One of my favorite FF issues. All laughter and no grim

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    Never thought I would "Laught Out Loud" while reading a comic book. This issue changes everything.

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    #12  Edited By AndyPhifer

    The Peter Parker reaction shot after he took that shot is maybe the best single panel in comic books this year.

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    #13  Edited By dernman
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    Johnny was just messing with Pete.
     Heh.
     Heh.
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    #14  Edited By owie  Moderator

    Funny story but I am not a fan of the art except on a few select panels. Cartoony and simple is fine, but he just totally lacks any consistency in his anatomical structure.

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    #15  Edited By sswang

    Love the writing, but not the art.

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    #16  Edited By soccersss

    I can't remember the last time I laughed so much over a comic book issue. LoL Johnny would be the worst roommate to have

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    Hickman usually does strong characterization, but in this issue they both felt watered down into bland Sitcom Stereotypes. I was looking forward to a fun standalone story, but now I think Hickman should stick to his slow burn stuff.

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