DC / Hanna-Barbera: Nightwing/Magilla Gorilla #1

Despite the artwork being handled by a round robin of two pencilers and two inkers, it's surprisingly consistent. Methinks this book may have been produced under strict deadline, but that's okay. It works for me. Read Full Review

The art and coloring are great, the writing snappy and funny, and this issue surprisingly tells a very meaningful story despite the absurdity in the premise. If you're a Nightwing fan, pick up this issue. But just be ready for what comes with the territory of modernized cartoon gorillas in a murder mystery. Read Full Review

The best of this week's Hanna-Barbera crossovers, Nightwing/Magilla Gorilla Special #1 is an absurdist Hollywood satire with just the right amount of nonsense and good characterization from both its leads. Read Full Review

Each of these mashups remind us of why we love comics and when you blend characters from different universes, it reminds you of how much you love comics! Read Full Review

Enjoyable, fun to read. Highly recommended to all DC Fans. Read Full Review

On the whole, a solid crime story that would have probably been better served as Nightwing annual as the inclusion of Magilla Gorilla adds nothing to the overall story. The overall score is brought down by the inclusion of the backup but I look forward to whatever Heath Corson works on next. Read Full Review

A fun Nightwing story that manages to find a poignant way of tying in Magilla Gorilla and his cast of characters. Read Full Review

Though it does provide amusement and a few heartfelt moments, this mystery doesnt really elevate the material in this mashup. Read Full Review

This certainly is a one-of-a-kind DC/Hanna-Barbera team-up, but it's unclear if that is a good thing. Read Full Review

I Review Comics

Nov 21, 2018

I often heap praise on the DC/Hanna Barbera Crossovers. It's no surprise that I enjoyed this comic. This is the first special time upon reading one of these issues that I got the impression that it would be even better on screen, in live action or as an animated feature.  Dick Grayson receives a call from the Hollywood agent Mel Pebbles inviting him to come to Hollywood to meet his client. Upon arrival Grayson discovers that the client is Magilla Gorilla, one of the most decorated actors in Hollywood.  Magilla wants to adapt Dick's time as one of the Flying Grayson's to the big screen. Dick declines the offer which sends Magilla into a huge rage with Pebbles. Later that evening while sitting in his hotel room Dick gets a notification that Mel has been murdered and that the prime suspect is Magilla.   This issue is amazing. The story starts off with an interesting premise and as the issue goes on the tension builds and by the end, I was blown away by how well this mystery was executed. This may well be my favorite comic starring Nightwing ever. I can't recall ever seeing Magilla before this issue but the character becomes instantly endearing and holds his own next to Nightwing as a co-star.It feels weird to say but the Co-leads have excellent chemistry. The dialogue feels real and is a credit to the excellent script. Heath Corson really has a feel for these characters  The art from Tom Grummett and Tom Derenick is varied and energetic. The scenes constantly shift locations and settings so there's always something fun to look at on the page. The artists split the issue handling the action and slower detective elements of the issue deftly.  The colors are generally bright and fitting for the Hollywood setting and colorful personalities. I'm gushing but the issue has great art direction overall.  "‹"‹ I have nothing but praise for this issue. I really wish that the DC Hanna Barbera/DC  stories could be adapted in some other medium. Although the initial pitch may seem strange the execution is great will leave you wanting more. For More: https://www.gtmediareviews.com/ more

WhistleBlower

Nov 01, 2018

Better than the current canon.