Writer and Artist: Kyle Baker
Publisher: DC Comics
“Rebound”
Plot:
Plastic Man proceeds to foil the plans for a bank robbery and than hits the town. After partying and what not he heads back to his place to hit the sack. He has a strange dream that is as follows…he is now Eel O’ Brian, big time crime boss. Right in the middle of robbing a chemical factory the cops break in and start busting caps and splitting wigs. A vat of acid falls on Eel as he’s running away. He passes out only to awake at Rest Haven, a mountain retreat. He is startled to find out that his body is now stretchy as if some sort of plastic. Quickly awaked by a phone call from the police Plastic Man heads to the area where he is needed. Someone was killed in front of the courthouse and they need Plastic Man’s help. Than, Woozy Winks stumbles upon a wallet belonging too none other than…Eel O’ Brian.
Comments:
Plastic Man is back!!! Ever since he took a break after the Obsidian Age I’ve awaited his return. His appearance in recent JLA issues was nice too, but not permanent. Than I found out that Kyle Baker was bringing him back in his own monthly series I was thrilled…but a little nervous - I wasn’t too sure if Baker could make Plastic Man what he needed to be. I knew his art would take care of it no problem, but I was still unsure about the story. To me Plastic Man needs a witty, fun, joking but yet serious style of writing. Well Baker sure as hell delivered it. It’s one of the best comics I’ve read this month. The issue leaves you with a great cliffhanger ending that keeps you pondering until the next issue comes out.
Baker’s art on the book was fantastic! Some of the best stuff I’ve seen on Plastic Man in a while. His style for art is perfect for Plastic Man. It looks it belongs on a cartoon show but that’s the beauty of it. Plastic Man needs to have that funny, childish, cartoon artwork that Baker has, and you know what else…it’s freaking great! He’s done a phenomenal job with the pencils, inks, and not to mention colors.
Final Word:
I don’t really think there’s anything more I can say about this book unless I repeat myself. It has great story, art, inks, colors; the whole damn thing is great. Read Plastic Man.
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