Still, Lobo was a book ahead of its time in more ways that one, as Arneson's script aspires to be poetic in a very 70s way, reminding me of a rougher-hewn version of Don McGregor or Steve Gerber's later verbosity. Tony Tallarico is a name that I am familiar with mostly from his later work on the Dell monster/heroes Dracula and Frankenstein, and in keeping with Dell's massive output, seems to be known as much for his speed as for his quality. Though his linework is simple and weirdly primitive, his figures aren't as stiff as most of Dell's usual house artists. Indeed, there's a lot to like here, like the subtle charm of the hero's stoic presence, and his horse Midnight (while not always anatomically correct) possesses a great deal of character in his own right. Lobo #1 is an interesting read, albeit somewhat antiquey feeling, and most of the short-comings are balanced by the creators' clear fondness for the material (plus a little weighting for the series' place in history) earning 3 ou Read Full Review
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