GOOD BOY #3 – Review

GOOD BOY #3, from Source Point Press on February 9th, 2022, puts Flint on the trail of the crime boss who killed his human. You’ll never underestimate the lethality of a dog bone ever again.

The Details

• Written By: Garret Gunn, Christina Blanch
• Art By: Kit Wallis
• Colors By: Kit Wallis
• Letters By: Dave Lentz
• Cover Art By: Nick Bradshaw (cover A)
• Cover Price: $3.99
• Release Date: February 9, 2022

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Was It Good?

GOOD BOY #3 finishes off the volume with more knife-wielding, shooting, bare-knuckled action than you can shake a stick at and yell “FETCH!”

It’s difficult to properly review this comic because this is one of those rare circumstances where the comic is adapting an existing property (in this case, John Wick) almost identically. But by making one, small tweak, this story turns into something that completely stands on its own.

Another way to view it is that Good Boy thoroughly entertains you by capturing all the moves, the tone, the drama, and the heart essence of what makes John Wick such a great film franchise but it doesn’t feel like an inferior copy. Although all the beats, action sequences, and settings are nearly identical, Good Boy plays out like an homage that respects the source material rather than simply trying to copy it. For the most part, it lives up to the legend.

There is some dialog in this issue, however, the last entry in the volume is nearly all action. Wallis’s art style is a large reason why this issue (and the volume as a whole) works so well. The fun scenes are brutal, tense, and brimming with energy. Also, Wallis peppers in small hits of black humor, especially when thugs die or get horribly maimed. There’s a slick patina of badassery in the art that, again, pays homage to the source material without trying to cheaply clone it. 

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What’s It About?

[SPOILERS AHEAD – Click here if you just want the score without spoilers]

If you don’t recall where we last left Flint, first read out GOOD BOY #2 review.

We begin with Flint cornered by two of his pursuers. Despite the deluge of gunfire, knife throwing, and bazooka blasts (???). Flint stands victorious and has a lead in his search for his human’s killer.

Next, Flint heads to a seedy strip club to cash in a few coins for information about who hired his latest opponents. The information comes at a cost, but his coins may not be enough to overcome old grudges.

Finally, Flint makes his way to the boss hideout where the hit on his human was issued. We conclude the issue with more shooting, maiming, and killing than you thought possible in a single comic.

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