JOKERS ASYLUM THE PENGUIN #1
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This my first Jason Aaron read. Joker's Asylum: The Penguin #1 is a character piece in which the Joker plays the role of storyteller. I'm already intrigued! Aaron explores Oswald Cobblepot's inner workings while sparing us his origin story. The issue runs the emotional gamut that is par for the course when the lead character's ego is as fractured as Oswald's. It's a love story - Cobblepot "rescues" a girl and they fall for each other. It's a tragedy - this same girl rejects Oswald upon discovering his dark secrets. It's a comedy - Penguin simply sighs in response to Batman vehemently tossing henchman around the room; "yes, yes, see you next week" he says. It's all those things wrapped in a very concise and elegant package.
Evidently the communication channels between writer and artist were squeaky clean. The inclusion of such subtle details as Oswald's art deco sensibilities serve not only as decoration but also as characterization - incidentally, good job on the book's word mark fitting the art deco motif. The colors? Music for the eyes!
I am however puzzled. We are shown events in The Penguin's life that demonstrate his off-kilter psyche, but the root of his unbalanced reactions are left up to the reader's interpretation. I have to ask myself: Why does a tale about a man's undoing happen to a man who is already undone? Perhaps that is the point?
Metaphysical musings aside, I liked this book a great deal. It is an excellent one-shot appetizer for what I hope will become a Jason Aaron buffet of DC stories.
Evidently the communication channels between writer and artist were squeaky clean. The inclusion of such subtle details as Oswald's art deco sensibilities serve not only as decoration but also as characterization - incidentally, good job on the book's word mark fitting the art deco motif. The colors? Music for the eyes!
I am however puzzled. We are shown events in The Penguin's life that demonstrate his off-kilter psyche, but the root of his unbalanced reactions are left up to the reader's interpretation. I have to ask myself: Why does a tale about a man's undoing happen to a man who is already undone? Perhaps that is the point?
Metaphysical musings aside, I liked this book a great deal. It is an excellent one-shot appetizer for what I hope will become a Jason Aaron buffet of DC stories.
Story: 5 - Excellent
Art: 5 - Excellent
Art: 5 - Excellent
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"what I hope will become a Jason Aaron buffet of DC stories."
someday, hopefully. Aaron’s marvel exclusive 🙁
Ah, did not know this.
"Why does a tale about a man’s undoing happen to a man who is already undone?"
I felt it was more about how the even when he has everything, he is still a monster. He is not a tragic character just the villain. The part with the laughing chef was awesome.
Nice review.
I loved this issue. It was a great read with great art. The Penguin is one messed up mofo.
Great review. May I suggest ANYTHING else that Aaron has written. More specifically give Scalped, The Otherside, Wolverine: Get Mystique arc and the current Ghost Rider for starters.
Thank you for the suggestions Dork.
I don’t feel right calling you dork though…
The Penguin has always been one of my favorites…Jason Aaron is my new hero.
@JumpingJupiter: It’s all good. I’m taking the name back just like the iFanboys did with fanboy. I have always been proud to be a dork and fanboy. Anyone who knows me even a little knows that Wednesday is my favorite day because of new comics and I usually have a trade or two in my backpack at all times in case I have a few minutes to read.