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Quantum and Woody (2013)
Quantum and Woody, Vol. 4: Quantum and Woody Must Die!
Multiple Harvey Award nominee James Asmus (QUANTUM AND WOODY, THE DELINQUENTS) and Eisner Award-winning artist Steve Lieber (Superior Foes of Spider-Man) are here to bring the most talked-about, most award-not-winning-est heroes in comics to a whole new high! Unfortunately, there are a bunch of people that would like to kill them up there.
They came. They saw. They pissed off a whole lotta folks! And now a team of mystery vigilantes has singled out the world's worst superhero team for complete and utter destruction. Their first target: their minds! But who are these all-new enemies? Are Quantum and Woody hitting it off with a sexy duo of cat burglars? And, dear god, what have they done to the Goat?
Collecting QUANTUM AND WOODY MUST DIE! #1-4 along with VALIANT-SIZED QUANTUM AND WOODY #1, start reading here as writer James Asmus and artist Steve Lieber bring the most talked-about duo of semi-professional heroes in comics to a whole new high!
They came. They saw. They pissed off a whole lotta folks! And now a team of mystery vigilantes has singled out the world's worst superhero team for complete and utter destruction. Their first target: their minds! But who are these all-new enemies? Are Quantum and Woody hitting it off with a sexy duo of cat burglars? And, dear god, what have they done to the Goat?
Collecting QUANTUM AND WOODY MUST DIE! #1-4 along with VALIANT-SIZED QUANTUM AND WOODY #1, start reading here as writer James Asmus and artist Steve Lieber bring the most talked-about duo of semi-professional heroes in comics to a whole new high!
159 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 10, 2015
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About the author
James Asmus
312 books77 followersJames began writing for live theater; creating sketch comedy, stand-up, plays and musicals. After a few years writing and performing in New Orleans and Chicago, a run of one his shows in New York garnered an offer to write for Marvel Comics' X-Men. A lifelong comics fan, James pounced on the opportunity and would go on to write Marvel titles like Uncanny X-Men, Captain America & Bucky, Gambit, Runaways, Generation Hope, Deadpool Team-Up and more.
His work for other comics publishers includes Thief of Thieves with Robert Kirkman (creator of the Walking Dead) and The End Times of Bram & Ben (which he co-created with Jim Festante) for Image Comics. In 2014 James signed a year-long exclusive deal with Valiant Entertainment where he wrote The Delinquents and Quantum & Woody - the latter of which received 6 nominations at the 2014 Harvey Awards; including Best Writer, Best New Talent, and Special Award for Humor noms for James.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Mara and son Devlin. There, James has written for film, television, and video games. But he plans to create comics as long as you'll have him.
His work for other comics publishers includes Thief of Thieves with Robert Kirkman (creator of the Walking Dead) and The End Times of Bram & Ben (which he co-created with Jim Festante) for Image Comics. In 2014 James signed a year-long exclusive deal with Valiant Entertainment where he wrote The Delinquents and Quantum & Woody - the latter of which received 6 nominations at the 2014 Harvey Awards; including Best Writer, Best New Talent, and Special Award for Humor noms for James.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Mara and son Devlin. There, James has written for film, television, and video games. But he plans to create comics as long as you'll have him.
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December 2, 2017
Starting with the Valiant-Sized Quantum & Woody special, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Quantum & Woody, as they reunite with Thomas Edison in order to stop the meteor from Armageddon. No, really. This story is actually pretty funny, and feels a bit more natural than the humour of the main series so far.
There's also a musical interlude which I always appreciate, and is full of a lot of heart as well as being laugh out loud funny, plus a very short final story in which a new villain appears. Whether this will be picked up elsewhere, I have no idea, but it's a good concept. This is already off to a good start after the let-down of the previous volume.
Then we hit the main Quantum & Woody Must Die! mini-series, which I was really getting into. The idea's one we've seen before - all of the people that Quantum & Woody have inadvertently hurt during their adventures all band together to kill them, but the execution falls very short.
Really, the characters don't have enough 'villains' to pull this off. Their little cabal are all made up of characters we've either never seen before or who were in like one issue, so their combined threat means very little, even when thrown in with a mad scientist for a pharmaceutical corporation too.
Then there's the fact that the story kind of just...ends. There's no resolution, loads of plot threads up in the air, something important happens with the Goat, and then it's just....To Be Continued. That's just disappointing.
Steve Lieber's art however is anything but; he's great at physical comedy, and it really shines through in these four issues.
Squandered potential; I hope some of the plot threads here are picked up elsewhere...someday?
There's also a musical interlude which I always appreciate, and is full of a lot of heart as well as being laugh out loud funny, plus a very short final story in which a new villain appears. Whether this will be picked up elsewhere, I have no idea, but it's a good concept. This is already off to a good start after the let-down of the previous volume.
Then we hit the main Quantum & Woody Must Die! mini-series, which I was really getting into. The idea's one we've seen before - all of the people that Quantum & Woody have inadvertently hurt during their adventures all band together to kill them, but the execution falls very short.
Really, the characters don't have enough 'villains' to pull this off. Their little cabal are all made up of characters we've either never seen before or who were in like one issue, so their combined threat means very little, even when thrown in with a mad scientist for a pharmaceutical corporation too.
Then there's the fact that the story kind of just...ends. There's no resolution, loads of plot threads up in the air, something important happens with the Goat, and then it's just....To Be Continued. That's just disappointing.
Steve Lieber's art however is anything but; he's great at physical comedy, and it really shines through in these four issues.
Squandered potential; I hope some of the plot threads here are picked up elsewhere...someday?
November 14, 2017
Meh
World: The art overall is fine, the characters are expressive and fun. The world building is small and self contained and it sets the stage for the joke and the story. There is a larger world view here hut not really and it is a bit janky.
Story: The jokes are fun, especially the Christmas book but the rest is rather ho hum. I'm getting a bit tired of Woody and his lack of an arc and just personality but I'll go into more of it below. The villain this time and the story were okay but the jokes hijacked the story and made it choppy and hard to follow, not good writing. This is exactly the same thing that happens with Deadpool where the jokes take the story into bad writing places and if the joke falls flat the story collapses. This is the case here.
Characters: Arrested development is still the order of the day. The lack of empathy for Woody is really hurting this series and his personality is starting to grate. In small doses he works, not in large chunks. Quantum is just as vanilla and that's sad.
It was meh.
Onward to the next book!
World: The art overall is fine, the characters are expressive and fun. The world building is small and self contained and it sets the stage for the joke and the story. There is a larger world view here hut not really and it is a bit janky.
Story: The jokes are fun, especially the Christmas book but the rest is rather ho hum. I'm getting a bit tired of Woody and his lack of an arc and just personality but I'll go into more of it below. The villain this time and the story were okay but the jokes hijacked the story and made it choppy and hard to follow, not good writing. This is exactly the same thing that happens with Deadpool where the jokes take the story into bad writing places and if the joke falls flat the story collapses. This is the case here.
Characters: Arrested development is still the order of the day. The lack of empathy for Woody is really hurting this series and his personality is starting to grate. In small doses he works, not in large chunks. Quantum is just as vanilla and that's sad.
It was meh.
Onward to the next book!
September 26, 2020
It’s funny, but still not really my thing. I can’t do the jokes but no plot thing. I lose interest. I also felt that the lack of character growth was exhausting and boring.
I will say, I lol’d a few times. Some of the punchlines are spot on. Still, I would have liked an all around better comic. The jokes should enhance the narrative, not replace it.
I’m ready to give this title a rest for a bit.
I will say, I lol’d a few times. Some of the punchlines are spot on. Still, I would have liked an all around better comic. The jokes should enhance the narrative, not replace it.
I’m ready to give this title a rest for a bit.
May 14, 2018
OMG! Τι θα γίνει με τον Βίνσεντ; Με αφήσατε στη μέση!
August 17, 2015
Quantum and Woody Must Die, aka Quantum and Woody vol. 4, sees the collection of a few short stories and the five-part miniseries that gives the book its name. First, Quantum and Woody are asked to help save the Earth from a meteor with the help of another superpowered being.
This has consequences that no one could have guessed - specifically in the form of creating a new foe for our heroes! But that's not all. They've racked up a goodly number of enemies throughout their antics, and some of those come together with one plan in mind - Quantum and Woody must die!
This book is weirdly easy to review. Did you like the earlier Quantim and Woody books? Then you will probably like this one too. It's the same mix of 90% wacky, sometimes highly offensive humor and 10% serious stuff mixed in. The characters continue to be their simple-on-the-surface, complex-at-the-heart balls of mistakes and regret, and you all know you wouldn't have it any other way.
While I enjoy the miniseries that makes up most of this book, I have to say my very favorite part is the new baddie. It's a familiar face with a completely new grudge, and a character who's so uncharacteristic for this series that it's both refreshing and a little bit weird. :)
So, yeah. I love this series, and if you love it, this continues in the same awkward vein. And if you don't know if it's for you, start at the beginning. Somewhere around the talking pregnant cyborg male goat with laser eyes, you're going to probably feel lost.
This has consequences that no one could have guessed - specifically in the form of creating a new foe for our heroes! But that's not all. They've racked up a goodly number of enemies throughout their antics, and some of those come together with one plan in mind - Quantum and Woody must die!
This book is weirdly easy to review. Did you like the earlier Quantim and Woody books? Then you will probably like this one too. It's the same mix of 90% wacky, sometimes highly offensive humor and 10% serious stuff mixed in. The characters continue to be their simple-on-the-surface, complex-at-the-heart balls of mistakes and regret, and you all know you wouldn't have it any other way.
While I enjoy the miniseries that makes up most of this book, I have to say my very favorite part is the new baddie. It's a familiar face with a completely new grudge, and a character who's so uncharacteristic for this series that it's both refreshing and a little bit weird. :)
So, yeah. I love this series, and if you love it, this continues in the same awkward vein. And if you don't know if it's for you, start at the beginning. Somewhere around the talking pregnant cyborg male goat with laser eyes, you're going to probably feel lost.
August 16, 2018
Giant-Sized Woody (and Quantum). This done-in-one goes to all of Q+W's strengths. We've got weird science, genre subversion, Woody hijinks, and touching interactions between our two heroes. It also has a fun setup for the future [5/5].
Quantum & Woody Must Die. This arc is built on a pretty typical superhero trope: people hurt by heroes pledge bloody revenge, and Quantum & Woody doesn't do a lot to deconstruct it. The result is a perfectly fine comic with some moments of pure joy (the whole Chinese restaurant sequence, the suicide sloths) and some moments of great relationships [4/5].
Quantum & Woody Must Die. This arc is built on a pretty typical superhero trope: people hurt by heroes pledge bloody revenge, and Quantum & Woody doesn't do a lot to deconstruct it. The result is a perfectly fine comic with some moments of pure joy (the whole Chinese restaurant sequence, the suicide sloths) and some moments of great relationships [4/5].
May 10, 2020
Hilarious.
James Asmus continues to keep the banter between the best (read: worst) duo in comics very entertaining. It's rare that a page doesn't at least get a hearty chuckle.
The art continues to shine -- particularly by Steve Lieber. One of the things I enjoy about Q&W is that particular panels award close attention. The colours on the page are vibrant.
The Delinquents is up next in the read-through, but I'm going to save it for a little later. love breaking more serious fare w/ the antics of Quantum and Woody.
James Asmus continues to keep the banter between the best (read: worst) duo in comics very entertaining. It's rare that a page doesn't at least get a hearty chuckle.
The art continues to shine -- particularly by Steve Lieber. One of the things I enjoy about Q&W is that particular panels award close attention. The colours on the page are vibrant.
The Delinquents is up next in the read-through, but I'm going to save it for a little later. love breaking more serious fare w/ the antics of Quantum and Woody.
April 22, 2018
Ridiculous fun
Quantum and Woody are back for action-packed chaos that is ridiculously funny. Alternate world Woody--a support group of Quantum and Woody haters with an elaborate scheme--Woody and Quantum become popular; the laughs just keep coming as the story moves unpredictably and crazily forward.
Quantum and Woody are back for action-packed chaos that is ridiculously funny. Alternate world Woody--a support group of Quantum and Woody haters with an elaborate scheme--Woody and Quantum become popular; the laughs just keep coming as the story moves unpredictably and crazily forward.
May 7, 2018
Poslední book z Asmusova runu a musím říct že se se sérií rozloučil jak se sluší a patří. ze začátku se sice zdá že to celé bude už stát jen na šíleném humoru, a na tom že Asmus se chce vyřádit v sérii dokud může. Jenže od půlky začíná rozšiřovat minulost postav a dokonce je stihne ještě zajímavě rozvinout. Na škodu ale je to, že Kibblesmith který povede nový run, se pravděpodobně na všechny tyto změny vykašle a bude dělat jakože se nestaly, což v některých částech zamrzí. Navíc Asmus také nedokončil několik linek a nechal jim otevřená vrátka (asi netušil že ho v sérii vymění) tím pádem to celé působí neuzavřeně a navíc to končí cliffhangerem, porodních rozměrů.
Což pravděpodobně Kibblesmith retconuje, i když doufám že ne.
I tak se jedná o další skvělý book a já tuto sérii všem doporučuji. Jelikož Asmus má cit pro bizarní a situační humor a takto vydařenou komedii jsem v komiksu moc nečetl.
Což pravděpodobně Kibblesmith retconuje, i když doufám že ne.
I tak se jedná o další skvělý book a já tuto sérii všem doporučuji. Jelikož Asmus má cit pro bizarní a situační humor a takto vydařenou komedii jsem v komiksu moc nečetl.
August 13, 2018
Cute, but kind of feels like all–set up. Was any of this ever resolved anywhere?
February 17, 2023
3/5 - Graphic Novels
2/5 - Superheroes
2/5 - Story
1/5 - Characters
2/5 - Rating
2/5 - Superheroes
2/5 - Story
1/5 - Characters
2/5 - Rating
March 5, 2026
FULL REVIEW ON MY WEBSITE
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This comic book offers us a mix of humor and action. At the same time this comic book continues the misadventures of the world’s worst superhero team, delivering both laughs and chaos in equal measure.
The plot in this comic book centers around Quantum and Woody being targeted by a mysterious group intent on eliminating them. The creators of this comic book create a narrative filled with absurd scenarios and witty banter, staying true to the series’ comedic roots. The story is fast-paced, that have kept me engaged through a whirlwind of antics and unexpected twists.
The character development in this comic book, while not the primary focus, still provides depth to the titular duo. Quantum, the more serious of the two, struggles to maintain order amidst the chaos, while Woody’s carefree attitude often leads to trouble. Their dynamic is entertaining, highlighting the clash between responsibility and recklessness. This contrast adds layers to their relationship, making their partnership both dysfunctional and endearing.
The artwork in this comic book complements the narrative with its expressive and energetic style. The illustrations capture the wild and unpredictable nature of Quantum and Woody’s adventures, using bold lines and vibrant colors to enhance the comedic tone.
The creators of this comic book put a lot of effort and detail in facial expressions and action sequences adds to the humor and excitement, creating a visually engaging experience. Which made me give this comic book some extra points for doing.
The dialogues throughout this comic book are sharp and humorous. Which is reflecting the creators’s ability writing snappy exchanges. The banter between Quantum and Woody is filled with sarcasm and wit, contributing to the overall comedic atmosphere. This lighthearted approach makes the narrative enjoyable, even when the plot ventures into absurd territory.
One of the strengths of this comic book is its ability to balance humor with action. The story includes over-the-top scenarios and slapstick moments that have kept me entertained. These elements are seamlessly integrated into the narrative, ensuring that the volume maintains its comedic edge while still delivering superhero action.
Despite its strengths, this comic book occasionally suffers from a lack of focus. The fast-paced storytelling, while engaging, can sometimes feel disjointed, leaving certain plot threads underexplored. This can make the narrative feel chaotic, requiring us as readers to embrace the madness to fully enjoy the ride.
Additionally, while the humor is a highlight of this comic book, it may not appeal to everyone. People who prefer more serious superhero tales might find the comedic elements overwhelming. However, for those who appreciate a lighter, irreverent take on the genre, this comic book delivers a fun and entertaining experience.
https://thebookcornerchronicles.com/2...
This comic book offers us a mix of humor and action. At the same time this comic book continues the misadventures of the world’s worst superhero team, delivering both laughs and chaos in equal measure.
The plot in this comic book centers around Quantum and Woody being targeted by a mysterious group intent on eliminating them. The creators of this comic book create a narrative filled with absurd scenarios and witty banter, staying true to the series’ comedic roots. The story is fast-paced, that have kept me engaged through a whirlwind of antics and unexpected twists.
The character development in this comic book, while not the primary focus, still provides depth to the titular duo. Quantum, the more serious of the two, struggles to maintain order amidst the chaos, while Woody’s carefree attitude often leads to trouble. Their dynamic is entertaining, highlighting the clash between responsibility and recklessness. This contrast adds layers to their relationship, making their partnership both dysfunctional and endearing.
The artwork in this comic book complements the narrative with its expressive and energetic style. The illustrations capture the wild and unpredictable nature of Quantum and Woody’s adventures, using bold lines and vibrant colors to enhance the comedic tone.
The creators of this comic book put a lot of effort and detail in facial expressions and action sequences adds to the humor and excitement, creating a visually engaging experience. Which made me give this comic book some extra points for doing.
The dialogues throughout this comic book are sharp and humorous. Which is reflecting the creators’s ability writing snappy exchanges. The banter between Quantum and Woody is filled with sarcasm and wit, contributing to the overall comedic atmosphere. This lighthearted approach makes the narrative enjoyable, even when the plot ventures into absurd territory.
One of the strengths of this comic book is its ability to balance humor with action. The story includes over-the-top scenarios and slapstick moments that have kept me entertained. These elements are seamlessly integrated into the narrative, ensuring that the volume maintains its comedic edge while still delivering superhero action.
Despite its strengths, this comic book occasionally suffers from a lack of focus. The fast-paced storytelling, while engaging, can sometimes feel disjointed, leaving certain plot threads underexplored. This can make the narrative feel chaotic, requiring us as readers to embrace the madness to fully enjoy the ride.
Additionally, while the humor is a highlight of this comic book, it may not appeal to everyone. People who prefer more serious superhero tales might find the comedic elements overwhelming. However, for those who appreciate a lighter, irreverent take on the genre, this comic book delivers a fun and entertaining experience.
August 23, 2015
Quantum and Woody is still REAL good. The Valiant-Sized issue that kicks this trade off is a handful of short stories that aren't particularly impressive, but cute still. What follows, the titular Q&W Must Die miniseries, is an excellent, hilarious story, illustrated by none other than Steve Lieber of Superior Foes. I could think of no better fit for this book than mister Lieber, so right off the bat I was ecstatic. Everything works about this book, really capturing what Quantum and Woody are all about, and their place in the Valiant Universe. I wouldn't want to spoil anything, but every other page is a laugh out loud joke, and Asmus' characterization has never been better than it is here. The dialogue is perfect, tonal and funny, the art is filled with visual humor, and perfectly captured emotive faces. The plot is an over-the-top, just-a-little-too-far encapsulation of what this book is all about, and I couldn't recommend this whole series highly enough.
October 5, 2015
Perhaps my favorite of the Quantum and Woody run yet.
Fun...and I think everyone is getting a handle on the heroes.
Fun...and I think everyone is getting a handle on the heroes.
January 28, 2016
Spoiler-tagging this because it's kind of kept secret:
October 17, 2016
Still not much of a fan of this book. The humor is just not my cuppa tea.
February 5, 2017
Portais para outras dimensões, achincalhamento do Edison, o bode, o panda gigante feito refém e as preguiças com coletes explosivos. Há que prestar uma vénia à Valiant. C'um camandro!
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April 2, 2018Alternate dimension culture-clash comedy, suicide sloths, and being obliged to team up with Thomas Edison and North Korea's leading superhero - all in a day's sort-of-work for the world's worst superhero team, whose fuck-ups have finally come home to roost. Very silly indeed.
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