MAN GOAT & THE BUNNYMAN 2023 SPRING SPECIAL, from Zenescope Entertainment on 5/17/23, puts the boys in the sights of a malicious cryptid collector with a grudge to settle.
The Details
- Written by: Joe Brusha
- Art by: Guillermo Fajardo
- Colors by: Walter Pereyra
- Letters by: Taylor Esposito
- Cover art by: Igor Vitorino (cover A)
- Comic Rating: Teen+
- Cover price: $5.99
- Release date: May 17, 2023
Is It Good?
MAN GOAT & THE BUNNYMAN 2023 SPRING SPECIAL is a wild, action-packed adventure from start to finish. Joe Brusha’s story about a nefarious collector adds to the cryptid lore, expands Floyd and Phil’s canon, and sets up exciting challenges for the boys in the future.
If you’re new to the Man Goat & The Bunnyman comics, it’s, admittedly, a weird series. Imagine a pair of pals, who happen to be cryptids, who use their network of friends andgovernment agencies to keep the peace between humans and the hidden world of monsters (Bigfoot, Chupacabra, etc.). Now, Floyd receives word his long-lost father is held by a mysterious billionaire intent on reuniting father and son, but all is not as it seems.
Joe Brusha strikes an interesting balance between surrealist fantasy and buddy-cop-style action. Floyd’s need to reunite with his father infuses plenty of emotional weight into the story. Phil’s no-nonsense, rakish personality gives the pair a tough-as-nails presence. And the action is way over-the-top with a hint of dark humor. Again, it’s weird, but somehow it works.
The (very) minor down point is the length of the comic. Brusha’s pacing is generally good, but some scenes stretch out a little too long. You’re getting your money’s worth for a 48-page comic, but this issue could have easily been trimmed to 32 pages.
Considering the subject matter and the character designs, Guillermo Fajardo’s art is outstanding. How do you make a 5-foot-something Bunnyman seem real and relatable? Unknown, but Farjardo pulls it off with gusto. The figure work is outstanding, the action is top-tier, and Pereyra’s coloring work is, likewise, outstanding.
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]
We begin with super-wealthy and super-elite partygoers attending a party at a mansion. This is no ordinary party, and the main attraction is a menagerie of caged cryptids who are auctioned for private meetings. One of the cryptids is Floyd the Bunnyman’s father.
One of the attendees approaches the host with a special offer. He wants to buy Floyd’s father for a hefty price, and he’s willing to deliver Floyd and Phil to the host as a bonus.
Later, Phil receives a mysterious email with an introduction, an offer to meet, and a picture of Floyd’s father in a cage. Phil smells a trap, but the two agree to meet at an estate in the middle of nowhere. Floyd and Phil soon learn the mysterious billionaire has a history with cryptids, and that history includes the death of his father.
We conclude the issue with unlikely cellmates, a role reversal, and a ritual.
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)
MAN GOAT & THE BUNNYMAN SPRING 2023 SPECIAL sends Phil and Floyd on a mission to save Floyd’s father from a nefarious cryptid collector. The plot is well-constructed, with a solid mix of action and heart, and Fajarado’s art is outstanding.
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.