Oh, God, this issue is just... perfect. It's absolutely insane, and there is no exaggeration there. I have no idea how Matt Fraction and Mike Allred got away with telling this story, but I am so glad they did!
The basic premise of this issue is, Marvel Comics are looking to make a comic-book based on the Future Foundation's adventures so the FF take writer Matt Fraction, artist Mike Allred and editor Tom Breevort on a trip at the size of an atom. I told you, it's crazy, and in the best way possible.
I have to say, almost everything about this issue is brilliant, whether it's grumpy Matt Fraction, the fact that Mike Allred is wearing a Mad-Man shirt, the Marvel Comics jokes or maybe that little Arrested Development reference, but this issue is pretty much twenty pages of joy.
This series is returning comics to the wacky, fun stories that shine in a world of permanently trying to become darker and grittier. That push in the opposite direction can be quite a relief to read sometimes.
Matt Fraction's stories and Mike and Laura Allred's art compliment eachother perfectly. The Allreds' art alone is a visual wonder, but as I said combined with Fraction's work, it becomes insanely good.
This issue is genuinely amazing, the fact that they could tell a story with themselves teaming up with the FF is like nothing happening in any other comics right now.
FF is the wackiest comic I've ever read, I love it! Unique stories with one of the best creative teams in the comic book industry. Nothing quite measures up to it.
I realise that this review is pretty much a jumble of compliments, but this book is so good that I can't help it. The Must-Read series of this year, if you're not reading this book, you're missing out!
Rating 10/10
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