The new creative team of writer Fred Van Lente (Archer & Armstrong), artist Joe Eisma (Morning Glories), and Mondo cover artist Jay Shaw (Evil Empire) brings Jack Burton into 2015! Jack is a man out of time. His friends and the world around him have changed. He's now on a hunt for the Pork-Chop Express, and the eccentric '80s-obsessed billionaire who has it!
While it may be slightly light on substance, feeling very much like an opening chapter (which, to be fair, it is), this is an undoubtedly strong beginning, and for someone who has jumped straight in I felt completely sucked into the story and hooked within just a few pages. One for the 80's kids, the nostalgia lovers, or simply anyone that loves a good old-school action movie….in a comic. Read Full Review
It's evident throughout the issue that this creative team are fans of the Big Trouble in Little China film. Van Lente and Eisma manage to integrate several meta elements into the story organically guaranteed to bring smiles to fans. Van Lente's script adds several new twists to the story, though some of the commentary on modern society is a little too heavy handed. Thankfully, the team manages to ease off the gas pedal and allow this world to grow and breathe naturally. Read Full Review
While this isn't a bad book, it's a rough start for the new team that will hopefully find their ground next time. Read Full Review
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