Lloyd Smith knows there's nothing quite like a quality creature clash to get the senses spiked.
For The Unbeatable Brick #4, our adroit author pits the rubbery, red Brick against a fiery, Pacific Ocean denizen called Volcanus, in what becomes the crusader's most cataclysmic conflict to date. Heck, if you think Brick had it tough with that darn mechanical menace, Colossus, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
In fact, this particular Lucky Comics/Surprising Universe adventure rivals the best Aquaman, Depthon and Sub-Mariner sojourns, with Donnie Page delivering the outstanding, splashy artwork, in which our fantastic F.L.A.G.G. teammate tosses every ounce of strength against the angry "Mountain that Walked like a Man".
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And while the chance is at hand, why not seize The Unbeatable Brick #1-3? Brick is without question one of the hottest, most fascinating, malleable protagonists to come down the pike in quite some time. His latest adventure is only the tip of the exciting iceberg in what's bound to be a super-long spree. Be wise and get in on all the unbeatable fun!!!
Lloyd Smith invents the most remarkable characters. The continued evidence can be traced in Blue Moon Comics (via Lucky Comics), per a stunning, new series labeled Blue Moon Spotlight.
For Issue #1, we're introduced to Smith's Midnight Stranger in a dark, astral sojourn called "Dreaming Men are Haunted Men", with super-surreal artwork by Joe Koziarski.
The hooded Midnight Stranger is, in truth, a disabled man named Benjamin Blake, who attains avenging powers via a celestial shape called Siege-L. Through their symbiotic pact, Burke is able to take vengeance on the individual who paralyzed him--and then no doubt take his mystical skills onward. What a clever concept, but is it any wonder coming from Smith's incomparable imagination?
For Issue #2 (subtitled "Other Worlds"), it's up and away, where "Twilight Zone" meets Kal-El, sprinkled with a dynamic dash of John Carter in Smith's Paragon...Earthman!
In this instance, Smith and tip-top artist Jesse Landrum show us how earthling Steel Stalwart entered the planet Naperon, emerging with spectacular strength and the ability to fly. In other words, Steel is a superhero cut from the same colorful cloth as Superman and Captain Marvel (the Shazam! version, that is), though relegated to extra-terrestrial turf.
Stalwart's mentor, Professor Myles Meek advises the compassionate champion on Naperon's progression, which is certain to give the powerful Paragon many an exciting circumstance to battle and unravel in upcoming adventures.
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Don't bypass the ascent of these groundbreaking entities. There's no question that Midnight Stranger and Paragon will leave long-lasting impressions on the comic-book scene!!!
Hey there, folks! In case you haven't heard, there's a new superhero in town, and his name is (big drum roll, please)...the Unbeatable Brick!!!
Published by John Helmer's Lucky Comics (per its imprint, Surprising Comics Group) and created by the dynamic Mark Davis and rendered by the ultra-expressive Lloyd Smith, mastermind behind Ash-Aman, the Unbeatable Brick was once a crackerjack pilot and secret agent/soldier of fortune. During one of his harrowing missions, he slipped into another dimension, where three, wise aliens seized his altered frame and added a little, physical and philosophical tinkerin'--and in a way, mind you, that would make even DC's Guardians of the Universe green with envy.
From their extra-terrestrial efforts, an elastic, crimson-skinned hero was born, but due to circumstances beyond Brick's mighty control, he'll go insane if he ever turns human again. Brick, therefore, remains in constant, larger-than-life shape to face Earth's adversaries, relying specifically on F.L.A.G.G. (Furtive Legally Authorized Global Guardians) to point the intrepid way.
Brick's tenacious know-how matches his brawn, making him a cross between Spartacus and James Bond, while at the same time placing him on a level with the Thing, the Hulk, Hellboy, Savage Dragon, Mr. Fantastic and Plastic Man. However, Brick never mimics the aforementioned to the point of becoming a blah rehash. This big bruiser more than holds his own with the most original of DC, Marvel and beyond: a one-of-a-kind crusader for a one-of-a-kind age, with a strong string of outstanding artists contributing to his cause. (JW Erwin, Josh Holley, Joseph Graves, Rob Shalda, Donnie Page and David Johnson Jr. are but a few...)
Oh, yes, Smith's crafty creation gives readers lots of artistic variance. For example, The Unbeatable Brick #1 shares our hero's epic origin: revealed (interestingly enough) when he convinces poor, deflated Myron Dodds not to commit suicide. (Johnson Jr's skillful artwork gives the exchange a nice, comfy feel.) The Unbeatable Brick #2, on the other hand, shows our hero combating (and ultimately merging with) a colossal robot, thanks to the evil plans of Iron Baron and Ms. Tarus. (Erwin's stylish imagery grants this one a real, gut-crunching punch.)
In this respect, though Smith's Brick adventures differ in tone and texture, the writer captures the character's reliable dignity in each instance, no matter how big or small the circumstances. This approach allows Brick to project a special depth not found in other modern heroes.
I do hope that Smith and Surprising Comics supply a continual flow of the big, red "Malleable Master of Molecules". Brick is a hero destined for pop-cultural greatness!!! Heck, in many ways, he's already achieved that status. Don't believe me? Just flip through an issue; then dare tell me otherwise...
