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An all-new continuation of Tatsuo Yoshida's classic manga/anime, MachGoGoGo, known to Western audiences as Speed Racer! David Pepose and Davide Tinto have the storytelling keys to the featured story in issue #0, which ignites Mad Cave's ongoing Speed Racer series. Meanwhile, Mark Russell and Chris Batista drive a backup tale that leads directly into a Racer X spin-off series. One part Drive, another part Baby Driver, and another part Fast and Furious — with classic anime/manga inspiration throughout — fans new and old are given a front-row seat to exciting tales of action, adventure, overcoming challenges, and family. Exclusive original m more
Odd it may be, but Speed Racer #0 finishes in first place. This is a modernized revamp done right, by every reasonable standard. It is action-packed and thrilling, while still honoring the source material. Read Full Review
Speed Racer 0 does an excellent job of getting fans of teh characters ready for the start of the new series when they launch later this year. Read Full Review
Speed Racer #0 provides a thrilling, high-octane return, expertly blending the classic physics-defying maneuvers and gadgetry of the Mach 5 with fresh, modern elements like street racing. Setting the stage for an exciting new shared universe and featuring an intriguing Racer X backup story, this debut successfully captures the franchise's spirit of ingenuity and promises intense races ahead. Read Full Review
Tinto delivers some beautifully sleek and stylish art throughout the issue. Batista delivers great art that has an anime style feel to it. Read Full Review
Speed Racer #0 is both a solid update on a classic anime, and a solid foundation upon which to build a new series. Hopefully future issues will bring plenty more character development alongside adrenaline-filled races. Read Full Review
Narratively, both stories in Speed Racer #0 harken back to the manga that originated the concept. There are also visual callbacks. Readers familiar with past Speed Racer incarnations will recognize a lot of what is being set up here. That said, this issue (and presumably the series) is completely approachable for new readers. Speed Racer #0 is a must have for Free Comic Book Day, and if this issue is any indication of the upcoming series quality, the first issue will be worth checking out as well. Read Full Review
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