"Fry Me To the Moon"
Writer: Eric Rogers
Artists: John Delaney(p), Phyllis Novin(i), Joey Mason(c)
Publisher: Bongo
The opening splash-page alone sends the reader into a fit of giggles. The artwork brilliantly parodies Frank Miller--or rather his head since this is a Futurama comic book. The scene direction comments sourly on comic book revisionism.
Turning the page brings the reader into the absurd future of Futurama. Like comic books ever could become respectable lures for hot babes. Eric Rogers knows no shame. The explanation kicks off the story proper.
Taking a lesson from the Simpsons, Mr. Rogers convoludes a way to put Fry into a major motion picture adaptation of his favorite comic book hero Space Boy. Naturally, things are not what they seem, and Mr. Rogers takes into account future philosophy and effects to beat out the jokes at Fry's expense.
Along the star-laden road to fame and fortune, Mr. Rogers utilizes Bender/Calculon continuity from the series to blow some subversive fun. Ultimately he reminds readers that what makes Futurama different from simply mindless sketch comedy are the bonds of friendship shared by the characters.
The cast John Delaney with a precision inking job by Phyllis Novin and candy-coated by colorist Joey Mason captures the style and substance of the Groening models. The panels are vibrant and packed. They never feel cluttered, and the colors create a soothing tableau.
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