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The Goon, Volume 3: Heaps of Ruination (The Goon #3)
by
Eric Powell
Beware all undead minions and other variegated doers of badness Rouse up trouble with the honest folks of Lonely Street and it's the Goon you'll answer to Robot or alien, werewolf or vampire, zombie or gorilla (or zombie-gorilla), it makes no difference to the Goon -- he'll serve you up a mouthful of broken teeth right quick, as evidenced by the fine tales collected in t...more
Graphic novel, 128 pages
Published
February 23rd 2005
by Dark Horse Comics
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The Goon saga continues with Goon and co. planning a breakout for one of the more mysterious characters in their world, the Buzzard, an undead sheriff cursed to live forever with the deaths of those under his care weighing on his conscience. Also included is a monster movie spoof, a collaboration with Mike Mignola where Goon and Hellboy enter into a dark and bizarre Wonderland type tale, and rounding out the book with, why not, a vampire story.
The book is as good as the others precedi...more
The book is as good as the others precedi...more
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Heaps of Ruination brought The Goon to life for me. Powell's humor is top-notch, much of the art is fabulous, and the character development drives home that this series has more to it than just thuggery-centered capers. The return of the Buzzard brings a deeper layer by showcasing both his desperation and the Goon's empathetic nature. An appearance from Hellboy makes for an incredibly fun cross-over. An homage to old monster movies (where's the beast of a thousand bosoms?!) made me laugh aloud. ...more
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The more amusing material finally emerges. Buzzard, the zombie-eating lawman, returns for revenge. The random werewolf from the early chapters is now a standard figure at the bar and is dragged out for transportation - that's right, Goon rides a werewolf to go fight crime. There is less emphasis on flashbacks and more on the growing feud between Goon's mob and the undead-raising Priest. Goon continues to thrash people like some noir Hulk, but his world is more colorful (not only because some of ...more
The universe of the Goon continues to expand, and it is delightful. Again the art was superb, even with guest artist Mike Mignola of Hellboy fame. There was a bit of Hellboy crossover, but it was well done, and shouldn't affect any storyline. Also, this book channeled a bit of the Godzilla style giant monster fight, which is great. Lastly, the mad scientist, who seems more eccentric than evil, Hieronymous Alloy, reappears to save the day.
The four stories in this volume don't quite hit the absurd peaks of the last two Goon collections.
My favorite story was the first, which had the return of the Buzzard, the century-old lawman that that lives but eats zombies. His tragic story and usually depressing mood are a nice contrast from the humorous sociopaths that star in the book.
The second issue has bizarre giants monsters. The hilarious narration (talking about monsters made solely out of breasts) carries the story.
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My favorite story was the first, which had the return of the Buzzard, the century-old lawman that that lives but eats zombies. His tragic story and usually depressing mood are a nice contrast from the humorous sociopaths that star in the book.
The second issue has bizarre giants monsters. The hilarious narration (talking about monsters made solely out of breasts) carries the story.
...more
This was a lot of fun! From the opening story of Goon and friends storming lonely street to rescue The Buzzard to the Hellboy crossover, this volume was a blast. I wouldn't recommend it to someone as their first taste of the madness that is The Goon, but if you've dabbled or are already a fan you should check this out immediately.
Another great collection! Plus! ... A crossover with my the only other comic I really liked, Hellboy. Once again, I find myself emotionally invested in the stories and laughing aloud while I read them. Fantastic work.
These stories aren't exactly compelling. I'm not dying to find out what happens next to the Goon. It's just the ART! Drawings so crisp that I need a Goon fix every couple months. I agree with Frank Darabont's introduction, the line work does evoke Esiner. Eric Powell is a beast.
This volume slows down a bit, but is still great Goon. This needs to pick up the main Goon narrative to be more compelling, looking forward to the next!
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some of the funniest and most creative stories in the series so far. AND the Hellboy crossover was a joy.
I thought this was going to be corny and I wouldn't like it. Turns out it is corny and I do like it.
Fantastic art underscores this unusual, cool and funny graphic novel.
Fantastic art and a great laugh!
It's The Goon.
"Do you want me ta kill him?" "Na, I'd feel sorry for his mama."
"Stupid seal! Let's see him run that smart mouth with his jaw wired shut."
"There's a werewolf and a giant robot killing my zombies! Release the great zombie chimp!"
"He must be one of them slow types. We'll have to use the psychology on him."
"AH! God damn giant talking spider!...Sorry. Thought you were somebody else."
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"Stupid seal! Let's see him run that smart mouth with his jaw wired shut."
"There's a werewolf and a giant robot killing my zombies! Release the great zombie chimp!"
"He must be one of them slow types. We'll have to use the psychology on him."
"AH! God damn giant talking spider!...Sorry. Thought you were somebody else."
"...more
This volume reads disjointed as compared to the first 3 volumes. While Powell still has humor and wit throughout its just bogged down by a let down of a Buzzard story and crossover with Hellboy. The final two stories start off on the right path though with the usual Goon greatness making the book half bad and half good.
Oh my Holy Mary Mother of St Joseph this stuff is great. Who doesn't love mob humor and the artwork is excellent.
Zombies and Film Noir, and hugely funny combo
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Eric Powell has contributed work on such comics titles as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Hellboy: Weird Tales, Star Wars Tales, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther, The Avengers, The Hood, MAD Magazine, Devil Dinosaur, Swamp Thing, the Avengers, She-Hulk, the Simpsons, Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Action Comics.
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