I
appreciate comic creators tyring to remain true to the original Looney Tunes,
but starting off with the familiar red iris, WB logog and Merrie Melodies logo
seems a bit much. The third panel is the title card, and rather small when it
could have been larger and more dominant. But that’s just me.
Down
for the Count” features Ralph the coyote attempting to steal one (or all) of
Sam’s the sheep dog’s lambs. Like the original cartoons, it relies on sight
gags and is mostly silent. This could have been painful, but it features only
two scenarios of Ralph’s misguided plots. Sam and Ralph are a couple of
personal favorites so I appreciate knowing there’s a place for them in the
comics.
Daffy
Duck and Foghorn Leghorn star in a two-page interlude, followed by a Tweety
& Sylvester story that also features Granny, Daffy and the Tasmanian Devil.
Of course, it’s all a manipulation by con artiste Daffy, with Sylvester paying
for the privilege.
For
those of us who grew up on these cartoons, I appreciate the comics remaining
true to the roots, with flat areas of color, instead of the excessive shading
seen in modern animation. In trying to keep the characters relevant, Warner
Brothers Animation has seemingly abandoned its core audience. But the Looney
Tunes we know and love are alive and well in these pages.
Rating:
8/10