Buzzboy Trouble in Paradise - Softcover

Gallagher, John

3.06

17 ratings by Goodreads

9780972183109: Buzzboy Trouble in Paradise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0972183108 ISBN 13: 9780972183109

Publisher: Sky Dog Press, 2002

View all copies of this ISBN edition:

Sky Dog Press presents this newly remastered Buzzboy trade paperback, collecting the original, critically-acclaimed Buzzboy miniseries, with over 20 pages of extra art and features! Buzzboy is a teen sidekick that never grew up, a too-much TV watching, junk food eating super hero-- and earth's only hope? Teamed up with a sarcastic young sorceress, and an ex-mad scientist (who gave up being evil for baking), Buzzboy must battle his Elvis-impersonating ex-mentor Lord Ultra for the fate of the world. Get in on the pop culture loving, upbeat fun of Buzzboy! With a cover by Michael (Powers) Avon Oeming.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:

John Gallagher is a veteran comic book writer/artist and recognized by his peers with multiple awards and nominations such as the prestigious Harvey Awards. He teaches art and often donates his time to libraries and schools to help encourage kids to pursue their artistic aspirations and dreams.

Review:

A-Plus! The energy of the lead character and his antics almost leaps off the page. --John Jackson Miller --Comics Buyers Guide

Reviewed by: Kat Kan Imagine a superhero who jokes constantly, watches way too many old television shows, and loves junk food, and you have Buzzboy. Years before, he was sidekick to Captain Ultra, but the evil Dr. Schism destroyed all superheroes and their sidekicks, except for Captain Ultra. Now, Ultra has declared martial law in the city of New Paradise, and his police stomp out all rebellions. Then a mysterious superhero stops the Hoppers (police) it s Buzzboy, older and back from the dead! Huh? Oh, and his best friend is Doc Cyber, a former mad scientist/villain turned chef. Buzzboy saves teenager Becca from the police, and it turns out she has magical powers. Ultra decides to destroy the city and everyone in it, but in his public announcement he says the word "Gestalt," and all over the world, people hear that word and suddenly remember they were once superheroes. They all rush to New Paradise to help Buzzboy fight Ultra, and they learn the true identity of the villainous Dr. Schism. Buzzboy is good fun, a laugh-out-loud funny homage to superhero comics which also points out the silliness of some aspects. Artist Giovanni Lucca makes Kokopelli look like Betty from Archie in the "Teen Extreme: Diary of a Super Chick" segment, and on page 81, in the bottom panel, Jay and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith s comic creations) observe some superhero antics. Buzzboy continually quotes from old television shows; baby boomers will recognize them, and teens who spend any time watching Nick at Nite or TV Land will, also. Anyone who has ever enjoyed any of the mainstream superhero comics and possesses a sense of humor will enjoy Buzzboy and its cool comic sensibilities. Older elementary kids and younger teens can enjoy the zany antics while adults can also indulge in a bit of nostalgia. Readers who enjoy this book can check out the fun at Gallagher s website... --Diamond Bookshelf

Serious art does not mean that you have to take art seriously... I am convinced that John Gallagher understands this truth at the very core of his being. He expresses it on every page of Buzzboy -- every breezy phrase, action-packed panel and wacky reference says emphatically that this is ART, and it is not at all serious... My only disappointment is that Buzzboy was not around when I was a kid. ----Jimmy Grownley, author of Amelia Rules

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.