The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of AIRBOY
#1 from Image Comics. The story is by James Robinson, with art and lettering by
Greg Hinkle.
James Robinson is asked to reboot the Golden Age
character Airboy by Image Comics publisher Eric Stephenson. After being
typecast as “The Golden Age Guy,” he is rather reluctant to work on yet ANOTHER
character from the 1940s. He agrees to do the project, but has no clue on how
to start. Going on a suggestion from his wife, Robinson brings artist Greg
Hinkle onboard thinking between the two of them…SOMETHING has to come to them.
However, it doesn’t work. James decides that a few drinks might help, but it
actually leads to other things…none of which improves the situation. That is
until the guys wake up the next morning…
What a deliciously dark, sometimes depressing, yet also
humorous tale, and an eye-opening experience reading this issue. It is art
imitating life imitating art in a weird way. Hinkle’s art is impressive and
really supports the unique story that is unfolding. If you haven’t figured it
out yet, the book is NOT about Airboy per se, but the book is worth picking up.
I’m a little late to the Robinson fan bandwagon (Earth-Two, All
New Invaders, Fantastic Four, plus a few earlier books), but I’m here now and
enjoying the ride.
AIRBOY #1 is in stores now, or available for ordering at Imagecomics.com.
