Future Quest, Vol. 2 by Jeff ParkerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Can the Omnikron be defeated by the assembled might of Space Ghost, Jan, Jace, Birdman, The Impossibles, Mightor, Jonny Quest, and the rest of the Hanna-Barbera Heroes?
Now that all the pieces are on the, shit really starts hitting the fan. Space Ghost finally comes into play and the team takes on the Omnikron on all fronts. It's a really satisfying conclusion to the crossover.
Jeff Parker doesn't get enough recognition as being such a fun, versatile writer. In Future Quest, he crafts a captivating, exciting tale that is surprisingly accessible considering the Hanna-Barbera characters aren't the most well known heroes on the block. It's kid-friendly but not dumbed down in the least. There's humor but it doesn't detract from the dramatic tension. When Benton Quest and his arch nemesis are on the same side, you know shit has hit the fan.
The art is as good as the last volume, a slick style evocative of Alex Toth's original designs. Doc Shaner, Steve Lieber, and the rest of the crew did a phenomenal job of bringing the feel of the Hanna-Barbera cartoons while still making the art seem contemporary.
Future Quest Volume 2 was a satisfying conclusion to the saga. I'll be picking up the rest of DC's Hanna-Barbera offerings at some point. 4 out of 5 stars.
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