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“Something Slimey This Way Comes”
Today’s Kitty Pryde’s birthday, and to celebrate, Professor-X has put together a little surprise party for the young up-and-comer. But where is the entertainment he scheduled? As Charles Xavier enters his office to make a phone call or two, Cerebro’s mutant detection alarms begin to ring throughout the interior of the X-Mansion. There has been a breach in the perimeter by an unauthorized mutant!
The X-Men race for the front door to defend their home from any threats trying to gain access. But as Cyclops, Wolverine, and Storm reach the foyer, they hear the horrendous cries of a cackling party clown as he falls helplessly through a trap door leading to a holding cell below. Before they can investigate, a large explosion erupts from the room housing Charles’ most prized possession, the Cerebro device itself!
Is there more than one mutant attacking the X-Mansion on Kitty Pryde’s special day? How is an unkempt party clown from upper Westchester able to defend himself against the entire team of X-Men? Why does the Danger Room control station smell like strawberry ice cream?
“Abuse Page”
Obnoxio the Clown can dish out the insults, but for some strange reason he can’t seem to take them. Come see what little Billy Poobah from Tennessee has to say in a letter to Crazy Magazine. The mud is about to fly!
“Jury Duty”
There’s nothing worse than serving jury duty in Manhattan, New York. Well, maybe serving jury duty in Manhattan, New York, while sitting next to a clown stinking of cigar smoke and body odor. How did Obnoxio get selected for this fine American privilege? He doesn’t even pay taxes! Come follow Obnoxio the Clown as he attempts to get out of serving time as an upstanding U.S. citizen.
Will Marvel’s favorite clown pull the right strings down at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building? Can crooks get their cases dropped if they steal back their own evidence? Is that Mayor Ed Koch?
“Dear Flabby”
It’s unscrupulous advertising time again, kids! Come, sit down and listen to Uncle Obnoxio as he shares some stout financial advice with a poor soul who lost everything on the stock market recently. Sweet Night Nurse reference, bro! Prepare to spend, spend, spend like the Jimmy Carter administration.
“The Fun Pages”
A two page section dedicated to of “adult” oriented games, jokes, and puzzles.
Reviewer Notes
Who is the clown with worse diction than Yancy Street’s own Benjamin Grimm, smells worse than Fred Dukes – aka the Blob, and a bigger anti-hero than Deadpool? Say hello to Larry Hama’s creation called Obnoxio the Clown. Whatever happened to this guy? He’s in the same class of awesomeness as Howard the Duck!
Obnoxio first appeared in the Marvel Comics series “What If?” back in 1982. The following year, Marvel released “Obnoxio The Clown Vs. The X-Men” as a one-shot. What a gem! Unfortunately, the Clown’s Clown would only see two more appearances before he would fade into obscurity. See Marvel Comics “What The–?” #13 and #24 from 1991-92. The only thing I can say is, Marvel needs to bring this guy back, fast!
If you’re into anti-hero characters, or anti-anti-heroes, this is the guy for you. Writer and artist Alan Kupperberg knocks it out of the park with this light-hearted grossness. Deadpool and Howard the Duck would be proud of this comedy superhero concoction. I give it five out of five stars. Go get this one for your collection, but make sure you read it before filing it away.
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