Sugarshock One Shot
Originally presented in the first online issues of MySpace Dark Horse Presents, for which it won the Eisner Award for Best Web Comic, Sugarshock tells the story of a rock band led by charismatic but crazy Dandelion Naizen, a hyperactive singer/songwriter possessed of a mean hatred of Vikings (don't ask) and a mission for a secret government agency that may only exist in her head. But when her band, which includes a robot bass player, is enlisted in an intergalactic battle of the bands -- emphasis on battle -- Dandelion gets to prove herself as both singer and soldier.
This is Joss Whedon at his funniest and most hyperactive, with writing that bursts off the page in a way seldom seen in comics. Multiple Eisner Award winner Fábio Moon delivers the outrageous story with equal energy, as well as providing a fourteen-page look at his process, with never-before-seen character designs, page layouts, and promotional images.
Joss Whedon's Eisner award-winning story gets its own comic!
Writer: Joss Whedon
Artist: Fábio Moon
Cover Artist: Fábio Moon
Size: 40 Pages
Price: $3.50
iFanboy Community Pick of the Week Percentage: 1.7%
Reviews
| User | Added | Spoilers | |
| miyamotofreak | 10/24/09 | No | Read Review |
| jing7wei | 10/23/09 | No | Read Review |
| BrianBaer | 10/23/09 | No | Read Review |
| akamuu | 10/21/09 | No | Read Review |
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Comments
Getting this one. A one shot by Whedon and Moon that's already won a Eisner? 40 pages of content for $3.50? Unless you already own Dark Horse Myspace Presents Vol. 1, this is a must.
Posted by miyamotofreak on 10/19/09 at 07:01 PM
I've managed to not read this online despite loving both talents involved. Look forward to finally reading it.
Posted by skeets on 10/20/09 at 03:37 AM
I've been meaning to read this online for ages, just never got 'round to it. So glad they're doing a print version. Very wise move on their part, as it will almost certainly sell a poopload, both talents have such a strong fanbase.
Posted by Cooper on 10/20/09 at 06:27 AM
I own Dark Horse Myspace presents, but I think I might buy this and get rid of the trade, this was my favourite story in it anyway.
Posted by Zeppo on 10/20/09 at 07:49 AM
Not at the shop. Oh well.
Posted by stuclach on 10/21/09 at 05:02 PM
I had never read this before so i decided to pick it up since it was a light week. Overall I did'nt find the story that great(although there were parts I really dug) but the art was absolutely wonderful which I've come to expect from Moon and his brother.
Posted by Patman2 on 10/21/09 at 05:12 PM
It started off a little slow for me, but got better with each page. The non-sequitur-ness of the writing is hilarious, if that's your thing...
Posted by vinh on 10/22/09 at 05:06 PM
Pick of the Week.
Posted by skeets on 10/22/09 at 09:27 PM
Loved it. I thought it was pure Joss. He went for comedy and hit the nail on the head. This book had me laughing out loud.
Posted by Zeppo on 10/23/09 at 07:10 AM
I think the thing that's really interesting about Sugarshock! is how sublty it's told. I didn't really think it was that good when I first read it (I thought Joss had gone around the bend), but by the third time I was just grinning from ear to ear the whole time.
Posted by GungaDin on 10/23/09 at 09:58 AM
Enjoyed this a lot! Whedon does Umbrella Academy vibe, anyone?
Posted by thebear on 10/23/09 at 10:07 AM
Really solid.
Posted by miyamotofreak on 10/23/09 at 08:21 PM
I'm giving this a chance because I like Dark Horse in general, but if this isn't in the shop I won't hunt it down.
Posted by stuclach on 10/19/09 at 04:33 PM