Comic Dan's: Quantum and Woody

Comic Dan's

It's not the crappy font.

Today, it's time for something different.  I figured that since I'm a fan of comic books, I might as well say something about them here!  And to start off, I want to support a new series published by the revitalized company Valiant!

 Quantum and Woody was apparently published back in the 90s by Valiant before the comic, and the company, failed.  I never read it and so I am unfamiliar and unaware of any previous character iterations.  What drew me to this book was the subtitle: The world's worst Super-hero team!
That premise was enough to earn my interest and, evidently, my money.

I've only read one issue (Issue 1) and it starts out with some great characterization and establishes a rich dynamic between the two titular characters.  The two, being brothers, both have their own problems, and seeing them play out in a superhero book sounds appealing to me.  There's a nice balance of heart and humor that I hope is a standard that the series continues.
Character design for this comic is pretty solid.  I like the contrast between the two get-ups relating to the personality differences.  They apparently did this in the original run, but from what I've seen of the old series' look...

I think it was smart to ditch the leather jacket over a bodysuit look, but I definitely dig the white cape.  What is with the blandifying homogenization of Super-suit design these days?  Though The Incredibles was a great movie, I like capes.  And furthermore I like high collars, I like Jack Kirby-esque flamboyant do-dads, and, by all that is considered sacred, I like victorian-era strongman underpants!

So in case you haven't got the gist, I think this is shaping up to be a fun book that you should pick up.  Try it, you might like it.
If you need more convincing, there's a preview right here.