Clue #2
Paul Allor (w) • Nelson Daniel (a) • Derek Charm (c)
After multiple murders rock the mansion, our earnest investigators discover a mysterious room that may hold all the answers. Meanwhile, Upton works to make all the guests happy—and keep them alive!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Do you like board games? What about murder? Well, if you like both then you’re in luck. The popular and infamous board game CLUE has been brought to life once again. As most murder mysteries begin, we are brought to a strange dinner party with a hodgepodge of guests, someone is killed, and an old lady is put into a chokehold. That being said, humor is dropped in throughout the pages at all the right places, making it an enjoyable and fast read. The story is narrated by the butler, Upton, who consistently breaks the fourth wall to speak to readers. He brings the most light-hearted banter to the piece.
From the start, readers are told to be on a lookout for at least three clues in this issue alone. This had me scanning each panel several times over. Much to my disappointment, I couldn’t find them if there were any blatant visuals. My hope is that the clues weren’t simply in the dialogue. That seems too easy. I had fun searching for them though, and I wish there was at least one blatantly obvious clue to help the curious and invested, like me.
I’m looking forward to getting to know the other characters more. While they are introduced, we don’t learn much about their motives just yet, and the story is merely pushing the plot to the kill. It moved fast and I would have liked to see it a little slower but I supposed there are only so many pages a comic can have.
Just when you think the story is over, after the last few pages of advertisements, it’s made known an additional three pages has been added to each edition, and each variant has a different storyline. This is there way of getting readers to buy more comics and confuse you further about whodunnit. As much as I want to know where the story goes, I don’t think I’m will to shell out the extra funds for even my favorite of comics.
Story: Paul Allor Art: Nelson Daniel Cover: Gabriel Rodriguez
Story: 9.0 Art: 7.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy
IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
It’s new comic book day! What are folks getting? What are you excited for? Sound off in the comments below. While you wait for shops to open, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.
Around the Tubes
The Beat – Ex-Wizard showrunner Macaluso launches Fandemic comic cons with Reedus, Morgan, Campbell and more – More cons!
Kotaku – Why Do So Many Black Superheroes Have Electricity Powers? – Good question and hadn’t thought about it.
Around the Tubes Reviews
Talking Comics – Clue #1
ICv2 – Josephine Baker
Nothing But Comics – Secret Weapons #1
Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in!
We’re bringing back something we haven’t done for a while, what the team thinks. Our contributors are choosing up to five books each week and why they’re choosing the books.
Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this Wednesday.
Alex
Top Pick: X-O Manowar #4 (Valiant) – Two years ago, I would have laughed at you if you told me I’d be super excited to get my hands on this comic (despite having access to review copies I still buy this every month), I’d have laughed at you for hours. I genuinely though X-O Manowar was a stupid name with a stupid concept. The. I gave it a chance… and now it’s one of my favourite series. Each issue is a monthly highlight for me.
Scrimshaw #1 (Alterna) – The newsprint movement returns with another comic at $1.50. I have no idea what it’s about but every one of Alterna’s newsprint comics have been great so far. No reason not to get this, really.
Shay
Suicide Squad #20 (DC Comics) – I am hella excited for the start of the “False Flag” arc. A new arc means new mayhem and after what happened last issue, it means a new team leader and I can’t wait to see how it all shakes out.
Throwaways #9 (Image) – I think they’ve finally gotten the hang of things and there’s more focus than tricks in this issue.
Deadpool vs Punisher #5 (Marvel) – We’ve come to the end of the road and I am eagerly awaiting this finale while “Let the Bodies Hit the Floor” plays on a loop in head.
Jean Grey #3 (Marvel) – The newest take on Jean Grey isn’t here for the Phoenix foolishness and she will find a way to keep her out of her mind and body by any means necessary. So obviously, I’m all the way here for this!
Paul
Top Pick: Jean Grey #3 (Marvel) – I’m really enjoying this book and love how Jean Grey is being portrayed; a strong female character out to take control of her own life. She’s gotten flashes of The Phoenix coming for her, and surprisingly the X-Men aren’t taking it seriously (you’d think after everything they’ve been through with the Phoenix the mere mention of it would cause panic). But now Jean is off on her own to get some answers and do what she can to shape her destiny and not follow the path of her past self. It’s a great read with great writing and I strongly recommend it.
The Defenders #2 (Marvel) – I’m really liking seeing these characters together in their own book, even if it is to coincide with the upcoming Netflix series. There’s plenty of action and good banter between the characters and I can’t wait to see where this title goes.
Totally Awesome Hulk #20 (Marvel) – I don’t read this title, but I am really excited about the Weapons of Mutant Destruction crossover with Weapon X. I want to keep up with all the pieces to see this puzzle come together.
Brett
Top Pick: Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1 and Jonah Hex/Yosemite Sam Special #1 (DC Comics) – DC has been knocking it out of the park with their crossovers. First their Hanna-Barbera ones and now with Looney Tunes. Each issue has been fantastic to read and generally have been good to great. They are exactly what comics should be, lots of fun.
Bankshot #1 (Dark Horse) – Alex De Campi and Chris Cross’ new series about a man who is either a modern-day Robin Hood or a terrorist. I read the first issue and immediately wanted to check out more.
Clue #1 (IDW Publishing) – The classic board game turned movie is now a comic book. I liked the game and loved the film and can’t wait to see what IDW does with it. I’m fully expecting multiple ending fun.
Eleanor & Egret #3 (AfterShock Comics) – A beyond adorable comic series about an art thief and her bird and the policeman who’s attempting to track them down. The story is cute and art is amazing.
Medisin #2 (Action Lab: Danger Zone) – The concept is great, doctors who treat villains. The first issue hooked me and I’ve been looking forward to seeing what the second is like.
Clue #1 (of 5)
Paul Allor (w) • Nelson Daniel (a) • Gabriel Rodriguez (c)
When the mysterious Mr. Boddy turns up dead at his own dinner party, everyone’s a suspect! Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum—all the familiar faces from the famous board game are back, with a couple new twists. But will Boddy’s Body be the last to fall, or is it just the beginning? Follow the clues and solve the mystery in IDW’s new CLUE series!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
There’s a mystery to solve! Hasbro and IDW Publishing have announced that this June, Mr. Boddy will turn up dead in the pages of Clue, a brand new comic series inspired by Hasbro’s classic game.
The internationally renowned murder mystery game has already inspired a major motion picture and forthcoming stage production, and now fans will have the chance to follow the adventures of Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum and other classic characters in a 5-issue comic series from IDW under license from Hasbro. The new series marks the latest collaboration between Hasbro and IDW Publishing, who have a long-standing relationship that has resulted in countless iconic characters gracing the pages of popular comic books, including Transformers and My Little Pony.
Putting a comedic spin on the classic Clue concept, Paul Allor will be writing the series, joined by artist Nelson Dániel.
The new series opens after the doomed Mr. Boddy is murdered at his own dinner party and everyone is a suspect! Will Boddy’s body be the last to fall, or is it just the beginning? Readers will have to follow the clues to solve the mystery, which deepens even further as issue one will feature three alternate endings!
Depending on which variant cover comic book sleuths pick up, a unique conclusion unfolds. Is it a clue, or a red herring? Readers can collect all the variants (and clues), as well as the main cover by Eisner award-winning artist Gabriel Rodriguez, this June to find out!
