RETRO The Brave And The Bold #28

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• 7.0

  Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson

  Dec 15, 2013

  ...and BOOM, it's over. The abruptness of the ending is really the only pacing issue that I have with this story, as Fox adapts his trademark JSA "break-up-into-teams-and-assemble-the-solution" trick for the new generation of the team. As far as Mike Sekowsky's art goes, I've always been a fan of his layouts and story-telling techniques, and it's nice to see how well his art meshes with the various inkers in play here. Certainly, Snapper is annoying as hell, and the book is as Silver Age as Silver Age can be, but it's still a fun little tale. The Brave And The Bold #28 is a book that has massive historical significance, but still delivers a smooth and entertaining read, earning 3.5 out of 5 stars overall, with even its flaws seeming charming half a century later... Read Full Review