Sam Kieth's The Maxx is one of the quirkiest characters ever conceived in comics. Beautiful, touching stories, crafted by one of our most innovative storytellers, this oversized book culls together a sampling from throughout The Maxx's run, offering a perfect place to get reacquainted with an old friend or an excellent chance to delve into a world like no other for the first time!
While a $5, 100-page anthology seems like a great launching pad to find new readers, I can't fully say that The Maxx Special sticks the landing. The selection of issues doesn't have a functional through-line (or it does, but in a self-defeating fashion) and there are too many gaps left for new readers to be able to fully grasp what the series is about as a whole. At the same time, what the book does suggest about The Maxx can't help but pique one's interest and encourage readers to examine the series more thoroughly. And in that light, it's hard to deny that it isn't at least a partial success. Read Full Review
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