The Flintstones Vol. 1
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- $18.99
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- $18.99
Publisher Description
Fred and Barney reunite for Mark Russell's modern take on Hanna-Barbera's most famous stone-age family! This new series starring the first family of Bedrock (and civilization, really) tells the story of who we are and why we do what we do as if it all began with Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, and the rest of the citizens of Bedrock. Shining a light on humanity's ancient customs and institutions in a funny origin story of human civilization, Mark Russell (PREZ) blends modern interpretations with Hanna-Barbera's classic character's, bringing a breath of fresh stone-age air. Hanna-Barbera has created some of the most recognizable animated characters of all time. As part of DC Comics' re-imagination of cartoons like Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones, Johnny Quest, Space Ghost, and Wacky Racers, these new series will be infused with modern and contemporary concepts while keeping the heart and soul of the classic animation. Collects THE FLINTSTONES #1-6.
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In what is probably the most unexpected achievement in current comics, writer Russell (God Is Disappointed in You) manages to make the Flintstones relevant by being topical and candid. Though the characters inhabit an absurd reality that isn't much different from the original TV series cartoon cavepeople living with prehistoric versions of modern technology Pugh's (Animal Man) art presents it all matter-of-factly, just the right way to drive Russell's topical humor home. This is the same Stone Age family as ever, but now they tackle progressive concepts such as the falseness of religion, the emptiness of consumerism, and, in one of the book's best stories, marriage equality. Russell also isn't afraid to go to very serious places, with one story taking on Trumpism, bullying, war, genocide, and historical amnesia. Broad satire like this can risk a level of smarminess, but this is avoided through some sweet characterizations that present Fred and Barney as lovable lunkheads whose sincerity often sets them apart from the rest of Stone Age society.
