BIG BANG ADVENTURES #19, from Big Bang Comics on IndyPlanet, sets the stage for a possible Earth invasion when Vinnie Fresco encounters an odd visitor from beyond the stars with a strange tale to tell.
The Details
- Written by: Gary S. Carlson, Dan Mishkin
- Art by: Cesar Madarro
- Letters by: Cesar Madarro
- Cover art by: Cesar Madarro, Glenn Whitmore
- Comic Rating: Teen+
- Cover price: $3.99
- Release date: December 2022
Is It Good?
BIG BANG ADVENTURES #19 is the latest weird and wild tale of adventure from Big Bang Comics about one of Earth’s strangest heroes encountering a watcher from space with a tale that could be a warning. Filled with eclectic characters and a quirky adventure, this comic will be a hit for readers who like weird sci-fi with a little bit of wackiness.
The issue is broken up into two parts. First, Vinnie Fresco, the multi-eyed alien with artist’s talents, is sent to investigate the arrival of a new alien known by many names throughout the galaxy. Second, the mysterious alien recounts a prophetic tale of an absorbing plant and the heroes sent to stop it. It’s a story within a story, but the two narratives blend well to complement each other and set the stage for a bigger story to come.
The two parts are delivered by two writers, but it’s a testament to the creative team’s teamwork that you can’t tell when one writer’s part ends and the other’s begins. Carlson’s throughline about Vinnie Fresco brings new readers up to speed on Vinnie’s penchant for the arts and his ability to listen and learn before choosing to fight.
Mishkin’s capsule story about an absorbing plant hits all the right notes for a story that homages classic sci-fi monster films of the 1950s. The monster gets close enough to the line of weirdness without tipping over into silly territory, and the heroes project a confident swagger with a little bit of humor to make the capsule story fun.
Cesar Madarro’s art is interesting. Madarro’s character designs have weight and mass through fantastic contours and shading, and Madarro adds little flourishes through the hair and clothing to add a touch of whimsy. Those whimsical flourishes add a layer of fantasy to the sci-fi elements for a wholly mesmerizing set of visuals.
Keep scrolling for a closer look at the covers, or Click Here to jump right to the story description with some spoilers.
What’s It About?
[SPOILERS AHEAD – Click here if you just want the score without spoilers]
By request of the Publisher, this review is spoiler-free
Keep scrolling for a closer look at preview images of the internal pages, or Click Here to jump right to the score.
Final Thoughts
(Click this link 👇 to order this comic)
BIG BANG ADVENTURES #19 is a wacky, weird, and thoroughly entertaining story-within-a-story issue about an intergalactic traveler delivering a story that could be a warning. Both the outer and inner stories have a fascinating theme and tone, and the art is a captivating mix of classic sci-fi and whimsical fantasy.
We hope you found this article interesting. Come back for more reviews, previews, and opinions on comics, and don’t forget to follow us on social media:
If you’re interested in this creator’s works, remember to let your Local Comic Shop know to find more of their work for you. They would appreciate the call, and so would we.
Click here to find your Local Comic Shop: www.ComicShopLocator.com
As an Amazon Associate, we earn revenue from qualifying purchases to help fund this site. Links to Blu-Rays, DVDs, Books, Movies, and more contained in this article are affiliate links. Please consider purchasing if you find something interesting, and thank you for your support.