Eric Powell is not only a talented writer, he’s also one of the top artists working in comcs today. I can say this not only with my personal opinions backing me up, but the fact that he’s won Eisners for the last two years as well. While his fanbase is expanding, it’s really a shame that “The Goon” isn’t a top ten title as far as sales are concerned. That doesn’t mean he’s gone unnoticed, however. Marvel hired him to produce the art and co-write one of their Monster one-shots last month, and “The Goon” just received the sweet hardcover collection treatment at Dark Horse. Looks like the mainstream media might be starting to jump on the Powell bandwagon as well with this fun little article.

A typical example of Powell just having fun can be seen in issue 12, when “The diabolical Dr. Alloy rises again!”

An army of robots attack, led by Dr. Alloy and his gold-plated head. As he gloats over the fearful citizens, Alloy chastises: “Neigh, little primitives! Neigh at the moon like your rulers wish you to! Stay a petty, superstitious, ignorant, fearful people! Don’t use the intellect that sets you apart from the common beast! … Why must you refuse to accept that Dr. Hieronymous Alloy’s Genetically Enhanced Cream Corn is superior to the leading brand on the market?!!!”

It’s like a B-movie colliding with the finest Mel Brooks comedy. And all the while, there’s a human-size lizard in butler attire running around, shouting in Spanish.

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