From New York Times bestselling and Harvey award-winning graphic novelist Matt Kindt comes the latest Flux House humorous espionage adventure.
It's John Wick meets Wes Anderson in this mystery-thriller about a secret organization that's developed the perfect spy. Who is the perfect spy? A spy who doesn't even realize they are a spy. AKA the "useful idiot." This particular useful idiot is named Jay. Jay is sent on missions without even realizing he's on a mission. Until he picks up the wrong phone with the wrong secret intel and now Russian hit-squads and elite assassins are after him. But Jay believes he was a sleeper agent-and reall more
'Spy Superb' is a superb spy spoof that is delightfully quirky and fun. This ambitious blend of action spy thriller and comedy hits just enough right notes to keep readers engaged and anticipating more. The super-sized first issue offers everything you need to know about the spy who doesn't know he's a spy and all the shenanigans still to come. It's a welcomed retreat from capes and cowls comics with this subversive spy comedy. Read Full Review
This great start to the series takes the notion of "spies like us to a whole new hilarious level. When a super spy is killed, a Western espionage agency turns to a loser to save the free world. It's not 007, but it is a ton of fun. Read Full Review
Matt Kindt's characterization of the endlessly quotable, egotistical hack, Jay Bartholomew III, is where this debut shines brightest. A seamless finale with pitch-perfect pacing and Rube Goldberg-like precision sets the stage nicely for act two. Read Full Review
Matt Kindt's newest Dark Horse title is a hilarious take on a James Bond style spy story. The premise is immediately intriguing and everything that follows is excellently executed. Read Full Review
The Kindt drawn bibliography doesn't include too many comedies, but Spy Superb #1 is a fine start. Read Full Review
The absurdity of Kindt's concepts have always been part of their appeal and there's plenty to appreciate in Spy Superb #1, but it seems the best tricks likely wait ahead now that the concept has been refined into an actual story. Read Full Review
Fans of the spy genre will find Spy Superb enjoyable. I fear it doesn't have much broad appeal. Still, for what it is, it is a good book. Read Full Review
Spy Superb? More like Spy Pretty Good or Spy Almost Worth 8 Bux or I Spy with my Little Eye Matt Kindt's fingers in the Hollywood Development pie.
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The main character is extremely unlikable. I guess that's the point though. Much more interested in the Handler. It was good enough to keep me around. I think it has promise, but also feels like a book that could lose steam pretty quickly.
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