The Goon: One For The Road (One-Shot) Review Roundup

06/26/2014 11:34am
Goon and Franky meet a sailor on the hunt for his buddy . . . but trouble ensues when the trio go bar to bar in genre-hopping pursuit.
Goon and Franky meet a sailor on the hunt for his buddy . . . but trouble ensues when the trio go bar to bar in genre-hopping pursuit.

"Reviewing something so excellent is tough because its The Goon and if you havent already checked it out, you need to. Its surreal, but also strangely grounded with the humour of the characters. The timing of the jokes is snappy and perfect, and this one shot is as good a place to jump on as any other." - Rhymes With Geek
 
"One for the Road" makes for a very fitting title. It's a comic you read because you're already in love with the The Goon. You know what to expect from Eric Powell's absurd epic and need another shot before you return to your Goon-less life. Wrapped in a simple one-and-done story is all of the humor and craftsmanship that has come to be associated with the series. It may not be a high point for the series, but that does not mean it doesn't contain depth worth exploring beyond a single reading. It's a good comic to snag before heading home." - Comics Bulletin

"Okay, I acknowledge that a seven-month delay exists between the release of issue #44 and the current offering. However, I am willing to concede some time because Powell runs the show himself. Because of the unparalleled quality in every aspect of this book, I will always give The Goon slack. I, like everyone else, would love to have monthly installments of the book. It's that damn good. I will be patient, though. Absence makes the heart grow fonder; I am very fond of this book." - Comic Bastards 

"As gorgeous as his art is, it's Powell's scripts that really make the Goon work, with every page having at least one laugh-out-loud moment. Other stories on this series have been a touch more serious, but One For The Road is purely going for the gags and it gets them spot-on." - Big Comic Page

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