SEAGUY: THE SLAVES OF MICKEY EYE #2 (OF 3)
Seaguy: the Slaves of Mickey Eye I’d like to say is better than the first series, but really that’s not fair regarding the fact that it’s the second act of a three act story. For some reason though, this “arc” resonates with me more than the original (perhaps due to the initial set up in the first series). As mad as the world is that Seaguy inhabits, it’s pretty identifiable in a realistic way, if slightly over the top.
Following on the heels of escape with Treeguy, Peaguy, and Threeguy (new hero(es) inspired by Seaguy), you can’t escape the sense of dread as no matter what, SG has no control over his world or situation. “Brother Eye” sees all and knows all, even when SG is turned into the new hero Viva! El Macho, Dresser of Bulls.
Ignoring the surrealism, conspiracy plot, and ghost fish, the issue really delves into personal identity, not unlike “the Prisoner” (on crack if you can believe it in this case). SG struggles with who he is, what he should be doing, and where he belongs in the scheme of things, and feeling too small in the bigger picture. The series maintains a sad beauty, despite the ineffectual nature of the protagonist, yet he’s not a character to completely pity. Despite being a subject of Eye’s crazy ex-superhero society and mostly being trapped throughout his adventures, you still want him to come out of it all OK. Go Seaguy, GO!
DC COMICS FOR 5/13/2009
DC/ Johnny DC
* ACTION COMICS #877
* AZRAEL: DEATH’S DARK KNIGHT #3 (OF 3)
* BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #29
* BATMAN: SCARECROW AND TWO-FACE YEAR ONE
* BOOSTER GOLD #20
* CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #37
* FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: ESCAPE #1 (OF 6)
* GREEN LANTERN CORPS #36
* THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE-NEW PRINTING
* LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: ENEMY MANIFEST
* ORACLE: THE CURE #3 (OF 3)
* R.E.B.E.L.S. #4
* SECRET SIX #9
* SHOWCASE PRESENTS: MARTIAN MANHUNTER VOL. 2
* SUPER FRIENDS #15
* SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON VOL. 1
* TITANS #13
* TRINITY #50
Vertigo
* FABLES #84
* HELLBLAZER: ROOTS OF COINCIDENCE
* HOUSE OF MYSTERY #13
* THE UNWRITTEN #1 Preview Available
* YOUNG LIARS #15
Wildstorm
* STORMING PARADISE #5 (OF 6)
* STORMWATCH PHD #21
As always, thanks for reading!