Mr. Universe One-Shot (Image Comics)
by Lory Gill
Writers: Vassilis Gogtzilas & K.I. Zachopoulos, Artist: Vassilis Gogtzilas
Those crazy Greeks know how to write a good comic. Mr. Universe is the creative and original story of a young boy, Tommy, who is obsessed with comics, one comic in particular, Mr. Universe. His love of the caped hero teeters on the line between nerdy and downright insane, sometime crossing that line. The appeal of this comic is its character development. There are plenty of introverted comic fans who fantasize about their heroes coming to life to put those bullies in their place. Well, Tommy speaks to those masses. The writing team of Vassilis Gogtzilas and K.I. Zachopoulos is both ingenious and inspirational. The two bring a style that can only be described as indie-action meets superhero. Gogtzilas’ art fits right into that niche as well. He brings a bit of realistic impressionism to an otherwise cartoon fantasy. It’s just too bad that this is a one-shot.
