I had to pick up a copy of Wildstorm's Red Menace series as soon as I saw it on the rack (it's what my FBI agent would expect me to do). It's such a fabulous story! And of course when I say fabulous I don't mean just any fabulous, I mean Commie Pinko Homo Fabulous.
Red Menace is a six-part comic series set during the McCarthy hearings, and although the focus of the title isn't on McCarthy, the story weaves in significant people and events from that era. The plot involves a costumed superhero, the Eagle, whose loyalty to the state is questioned. I'm not sure where all the story threads are headed yet--they include mobsters, Soviet spying, and the mentoring of a younger hero--but so far the comic has tons of retro style and atmosphere and I'm enjoying the ride.
Much of Red Menace is set in Los Angeles, and I really like the way the artist has captured many of the architectural oddities of the city. Whether the story unfolds at the Pantages Theater, in front of a neon-lit nightclub, at the race track or inside a cheesy west coast apartment, the attention to setting gives the title a unique feel.
Comments (5)
What I'm interested in knowing is who is your FBI agent?
Enjoying reading your blog whilst relaxing here in Palm Springs.
Posted by Joe G. | March 9, 2007 5:49 PM
Posted on March 9, 2007 17:49
Wouldn't we all like to know that, Joe? I have no idea who my FBI agent is.
Hope you're enjoying Palm Springs. If you get this in time, the gallery you should go to is called "m modern."
Posted by Teresa | March 10, 2007 10:58 AM
Posted on March 10, 2007 10:58
Would this be appropriate for my kids? They study that time period.
Posted by Sis | March 10, 2007 7:42 PM
Posted on March 10, 2007 19:42
Sis, the only thing I can think of off the top of my head that might be an issue for an underage audience is the discussion of Roy Cohn's homosexuality.
Posted by Teresa | March 11, 2007 9:28 AM
Posted on March 11, 2007 09:28
That's not an issue, unless there's nudity or graphic descriptions of sex acts, which would be an issue for hetero or homosexuality. It sounds like my kids would like these comics. Thanks.
Posted by Sis | March 11, 2007 2:18 PM
Posted on March 11, 2007 14:18