The Goon''s most desperate battle gets a high-class treatment, with a ritzy new design and featuring a new cover by Eric Powell! An ally of the Goon has learned the Zombie Priest''s secret name, turning the tide in the struggle against the undead hordes of Lonely Street and forcing the Priest to create a whole new breed of minion-one that may be beyond even the strength of the Goon to contain. As rival crime families attempt to use the battle as cover to move in on the Goon''s empire, open war breaks out from the docks to Lonely Street! There has never been a better time to catch up on Powell''s beloved series, and this pivotal chapter of The Goon leads into Powell''s masterpiece, Chinatown!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Noel
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Reading the Goon has become something I now do when I feel like reading something fun and familiar. Whether it's the art or the characters or the whacky tones coupled with the gothic madness and gallows humour and noir presentation, I love this series and every book, forgive the cliché, feels like meeting old crazy friends again.
In Volume 5, the story of the Zombie Priest is given centre stage as he tries to stage a massive coup against Lonely Street. The only thing stopping him? Goon, Franky, and Buzzard. Let the blood run not at all, because these are zombies, but let the bodies hit the floor!
This is probably the most action oriented Goon book so far and I loved it. Powell's artwork assumes a kind of weird choreography on the page as Goon swings his massive mitts against a variety of foes and Buzzard strikes a variety of poses that are just badass. There's one of the first page where I wish I had it as an A1 painting on my wall, it's so cool.
There's also a series of short strips at the back written and drawn by fellow artists that are silly and fun. It's also good to see Goon depicted differently on the page, I think it adds to the reader's perception of the character.
"Wicked Inclinations" (great title) is a fine addition to this series and a must read for any fans of the Goon. Keep it coming, Powell!
In Volume 5, the story of the Zombie Priest is given centre stage as he tries to stage a massive coup against Lonely Street. The only thing stopping him? Goon, Franky, and Buzzard. Let the blood run not at all, because these are zombies, but let the bodies hit the floor!
This is probably the most action oriented Goon book so far and I loved it. Powell's artwork assumes a kind of weird choreography on the page as Goon swings his massive mitts against a variety of foes and Buzzard strikes a variety of poses that are just badass. There's one of the first page where I wish I had it as an A1 painting on my wall, it's so cool.
There's also a series of short strips at the back written and drawn by fellow artists that are silly and fun. It's also good to see Goon depicted differently on the page, I think it adds to the reader's perception of the character.
"Wicked Inclinations" (great title) is a fine addition to this series and a must read for any fans of the Goon. Keep it coming, Powell!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A PEFECT BLEND OF HORROR, ACTION, ANDCOMEDY
17 Jan 2007
By Tim Janson
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I've just recently discovered Eric Powell's riotously wicked, noir-ish horror comic, The Goon and I'm kicking myself for coming on board so late. I guess that's what back issues and trade paperbacks are for. The 5th trade paperback volume, Wicked Inclinations is out, and collects issues 14 - 18 of the regular series. Thankfully, Powell has taken newbies like me into account and provides readers with a brief overview of past events that quickly got me up to speed.
The story opens with Goon's ally The Buzzard, the sentry who stands guard over the cemetery, puts the fear of the Almighty Himself into the zombie priest by revealing the Priest's true name. This immediately freaks the Zombie Priest out as he is now desperate to come up with a plan of action to try and reverse his recent defeats. With nearly all his zombies destroyed, Priest performs a horrific sacrifice to an old hag zombie named Mother Corpse.
The Goon and sidekick Franky have their own problems. It seems a gypsy woman has come to town bent on getting revenge on Jalia who runs the tavern where Goon and Franky kick back for a few tall cold ones. The Gypsy wants an engagement ring that belongs to her family after Jalia's cousin reneged on a planned marriage. Goon can offer no aid as he will be cursed himself if he does. That leaves Goon and Franky forced to improvise a solution to the dilemma.
What isn't too love about this book...zombies, demons, gangsters, union busters, guns blazin', fists flyin', and funny as all get out. Eric Powell does it all as far as the main story arc which makes up about 80% of the book. The rest features several Goon short stories written by the likes of Tom Sniegoski and Mike Hawthorne and art by Neil Vokes, Kyle Hotz, and Michael Avon Oeming.
The Goon is one of the most imaginative and original comic books on the market today and as I proved, it's never too late to start reading this fantastic title by Eric Powell and Dark Horse Comics.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
The story opens with Goon's ally The Buzzard, the sentry who stands guard over the cemetery, puts the fear of the Almighty Himself into the zombie priest by revealing the Priest's true name. This immediately freaks the Zombie Priest out as he is now desperate to come up with a plan of action to try and reverse his recent defeats. With nearly all his zombies destroyed, Priest performs a horrific sacrifice to an old hag zombie named Mother Corpse.
The Goon and sidekick Franky have their own problems. It seems a gypsy woman has come to town bent on getting revenge on Jalia who runs the tavern where Goon and Franky kick back for a few tall cold ones. The Gypsy wants an engagement ring that belongs to her family after Jalia's cousin reneged on a planned marriage. Goon can offer no aid as he will be cursed himself if he does. That leaves Goon and Franky forced to improvise a solution to the dilemma.
What isn't too love about this book...zombies, demons, gangsters, union busters, guns blazin', fists flyin', and funny as all get out. Eric Powell does it all as far as the main story arc which makes up about 80% of the book. The rest features several Goon short stories written by the likes of Tom Sniegoski and Mike Hawthorne and art by Neil Vokes, Kyle Hotz, and Michael Avon Oeming.
The Goon is one of the most imaginative and original comic books on the market today and as I proved, it's never too late to start reading this fantastic title by Eric Powell and Dark Horse Comics.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
more, more, more
12 Mar 2007
By p. art
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I can't wait to see the next issue. I was feeling the momentum in 4 but 5 really pushed the anticipation and excitement b/t Buzzard and the Zombie Priest. And now I'm really curious about this Satan Sodomy Baby!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gotta have the Goon.
26 Jan 2013
By Brian Mccusker
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Been reading the Goon since it came out and finally had decided to buy the volumes. Highly recommend to anyone who likes comics and/or hilarious reading. Hopefully that movie ends up coming out one of these days.
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