Eel O’Brian might be a superhero now—but before he was anything else, he was a crook. Until the accident that turned him into the pliable Plastic Man, Eel was bad to the bone…and just because he no longer has bones doesn’t mean that’s not still true. When an incident on a Justice League mission leads to catastrophic cellular damage, Plastic Man discovers he just might be out of time to make amends for the past he’s tried hard to outrun—or to save the soul of his son, who (unfortunately for him) might have inherited more from dear old Dad than just his superpowers…The Eisner-nominated creative team of Christopher Cantwell (Bria more
Still, Plastic Man No More is not just worth reading; it's worth recommending to anyone a reader can find. DC has knocked it out of the park, and not just because of the stakes. Comics are always at their best when they grapple with characters below the surface level, and this book represents a true foray into who Plastic Man is and why he joined the Justice League. Though it has a dark tone, it is absolutely worth a read. If the rest of the miniseries remains this effective, it could easily become one of the best books DC has developed in years. Read Full Review
Plastic Man No More! #1 is an interesting take on a classic character. It is also a prime example of the off-beat, mature stories the DC Black Label line could be telling. It may disappoint those hoping for wacky hijinks, but it does a masterful job of tackling subjects rarely explored in superhero comics. Read Full Review
Plastic Man No More #1 is a surprisingly emotional and grim take on the cost of being an outlier with quirky abilities. We see beyond the jokes and how they could truly hurt even those who make them. The coming issues set us up in a nuclear way that this will become a must follow. Read Full Review
Plastic Man No More #1is a great start to what looks to be a deconstructive look at one of the DCU's underappreciated and underused characters who is usually around for comedic relief. As the story unfolds over the rest of the issues, let's hope Cantwell and Lins can continue to deliver a story full of twists, turns, mystery, possible romance, life lessons, and laughs. Read Full Review
This book does a great job of capturing the vibe Plastic Man is best known for, but with an added tone of dark absurdity that helps it slide into Black Label seamlessly. Read Full Review
Dueling art styles elevate this already excellent comic into something really special, as we explore a character who hasn't had any real, serious spotlight in a while. Read Full Review
Plastic Man No More #1 is an engaging entry into the miniseries, one that stretches our perception of the character into one well worth a four-issue investment. Read Full Review
Plastic Man No More #1 is a strange comic. Christopher Cantwell's central premise about Plastic Man dying has merit, and there are some deeply impactful moments of emotional drama. However, the serious tone is almost scuttled by scenes of cartoonish comedy that don't fit the serious nature of the plot or the characters involved. Likewise, the art is tonally off kilter with two artists who change styles for no apparent reason. Read Full Review
Dark and muddy coloring, combined with a script that repeatedly gut-punches Plastic Man (and the reader) without making it feel motivated makes for a really depressing read. Read Full Review
I am going to come in hot on this one and say that I think this series will be the best series Cantwell has ever written. Cantwell is honestly a pretty D/E list writer with most of his series being failures both in general interest and sales. THIS on the other hand is intriguing. I love almost everything about it. How would plastic man die? The way Cantwell has gone about it both makes potential sense (as far as super heroes go) and is horrific, which, is what I was looking for.
The art techniques and choices in here are amazing, from the melting body part to show his past, so the effective use of different artists to show different times, I enjoyed most of it.
The writing techniques were also worth noting. From liter more
Putting this comedic character in a mortally serious take really fleshes out the character. You see how his relegation as a comic relief means when he's being serious, Plas is often ignored. And when faced with the realities of like, such as a wife and kid, Plas poorly handles shakes to his status quo. But with the promise of a nuclear bomb quest to save his son, we get to see the heart inside Eel O'Brien. Great first issue. Can't wait for more
Gabe Hernandez gets it right.
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