The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of TODD, THE UGLIEST KID ON EARTH #1 from Image Comics. Ken Kristensen writes, and M.K.
Perker draws.
Todd is in a lot of trouble. He has difficulty getting along
with people to begin with, despite the bag he wears on his head (or maybe
because of it). But now the new kid in the neighborhood has been murdered, and
Todd has been fingered for the crime. With no one on his side, what will happen
to the poor little guy?
Sounds serious, doesn’t it? Maybe, but I don’t think this
book’s tongue could be planted in cheek any more firmly. It’s outrageous and
crazy and a bit mean-spirited. But it’s really hard to not like Todd (and to
wonder what he really looks like). And this is not a kids’ book, either; there’s
a good bit of language, and some severed head stuff. The art adds to the ‘mean
kid’ feel of the book also.
I like this book, and I like Todd enough to want to know
what happens to him. I also want to see this town’s comeuppance for being so
mean to him. Like Todd, vengeance will be sweet.
TODD, THE UGLIEST KID ON EARTH #1 is available now at your
FLCS or by order from imagecomics.com.
~Mike
