Mini Reviews: Adventure Time #1 and Absolute Batman #7

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

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Adventure Time #1 (Oni) – Finn and Jake are back with a new #1 and a new publisher, Oni Press! Nick Winn‘s inventive layouts in the lead storyshow the uniqueness of the comics medium while his script makes you feel like the voice actors from the cartoon are in your head. However, Adventure Time #1 isn’t just a trip down memory lane, but adds new lore to this bright, dense world through the character of Computer Princess that seems cool, but also like she’s one of those people who are into Chat GPT and generative AI way too much. All in all, the main story keeps it weird and has a literal killer cliffhanger. Former Adventure Time storyboard artist/comics memoirist of the working class Derek Ballard tops thing off with a darkly humorous backup story starring Trunks, her backup story, and the grim reaper. Even if you’re not an Adventure Time super-fan, this comic is worth picking up to soak in the cartooning skills of Nick Winn and Ballard. Overall: 8.6 Verdict: Buy

Absolute Batman #7 (DC) – Scott Snyder and guest artists Marcos Martin and Muntsa Vicente take a bit of a break from Absolute Batman‘s main plotline to introduce a new, horrific take on Mr. Freeze. Martin’s simple shapes and silhouettes for the scenes of action and conversation make the horror of this new Freeze stand out that much more. Seriously, this is more horror comic than superhero comic with one page turn reveal acting as total nightmare fuel. However, Absolute Batman #7 isn’t all Freeze, all the time and gives readers a glimpse into this version of Batman’s more “blue collar” methods as he tries to learn more information about Ark M. Marcos Martin is a true superstar artist, and it’s a real treat to see his unique take on Batman and his rogues’ gallery. Overall: 8.6 Verdict: Buy