On
the comeback trail, our two showbiz has-beens, Ruff and Reddy, have ditched
their manipulative agent Pamela for Crafty Schrafft, an elder statesman in
Hollywood. He’s got a firm handle on their career strategy, but the spiteful
Pamela isn’t done quite yet.
Is
this typical of Hollywood? Well, given the recent stories of sexual hijinks and
career hijackings that have been filling up the interwebs, sure, why not?
Character assassination leads to perception becoming reality, and while it may
or may not be true, it’s very entertaining. And isn’t that what Hollywood is
all about?
The
book also features a couple of brief cameos, not the least of is writer Howard
Chaykin in an Alfred-Hitchcock-like appearance. The other is a long-dormant DC
character almost as old as Ruff & Reddy. It is my hope this reminder will
lead to additional appearances, either her or elsewhere.
Next
issue promises further developments, but for whom remains a mystery. Perhaps
Pamela will be pummeled as she deserves, or maybe Ruff & Reddy will recede
into retirement as we deserve. Either way, it’s very entertaining. And isn’t
that what Hollywood is all about?
Rating:
8/10