It breaks my heart that Fun Adventure Comics! #15 marks the end of the run, but at least Warren Montgomery/Will Lill gives us a satisfying sendoff.
For one thing, we get a jubilant appearance by Montgomery's lively Lightning Marval of Happytoe, Oregon.
In "Short Stay", our speedy protagonist faces a monstrous bully called Muscleman Guy. Of course, the brute is no match for our affable avenger, though Muscleman Guy does administer the puzzling knack of vanishing in a snap. Montgomery's story and art are bright and fanciful: guaranteed to keep one elated throughout...
The second tale comes from writer, Rodney Lockett and is entitled "Displaced from Disaster". It includes spellbinding artwork by Jardel Cruz, enhanced by Montgomery's captivating colors and lettering.
"Displaced" caters to a war between distant factions, where indignant heroes tackle heartless villains to stop a raucous attack on a "Super Human Institutional Prison". The story's zest rivals the best of DC and Marvel and references such stirring sagas as "G.I. Joe", "Battle of the Planets" and "Star Hawks". A breathtaking sojourn of seething conflict...
To finish the issue, the dexterous Lloyd Smith returns with a new superhero encounter that crosses pathos with daring delirium, featuring powerful artwork by Seppo Makinen, inked by Steven R. Addlesee and lettered by Susan Dorne.
What develops is a philosophical melee of fists and wits, with a twist that will leave one's head spinning. Profound, intriguing and most of all, character-driven: right in step with Smith's best works...
I don't know why Montgomery decided to retire Fun Adventure Comics!, but I'm thankful for what exists and do hope that #15 sells well enough to make the artist/publisher reconsider.
For the here and now, #15 is available for purchase at ...
https://www.drivethrucomics.com/product/267471/Fun-Adventure-Comics-15?fbclid=IwAR3z_IugYFpTc1eV4f6-fA05x1m60yV5O7oJ14Pa1EmC-N0_2xB7qJI7i9M
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