Title: "Minerxa, Warrior Princess"
Writer: Dana Kurtin
Penciller: Leo Batic
Inker: Jim Amash
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Prismacolor
Cover: Leonardo Batic
Release Date: December 17th, 1997
Cover Price:
$1.95 U.S./ $2.75 Canada
Summary:
A parody of
Xena.
Description:
Newt once again attempts to capture Minerva, by
telling her of their ancestors: Minerxa, Warrior Princess, who roamed the land
looking for someone to tie her shoelace (since she can't bend over in her
outfit). While the men worship her for her looks, they can hardly stand her
puns. Newtius the Mighty comes to defeat her and inadvertently inspires her
rise up against her male "oppressors." After one bad pun too many
they attack her, and Minerxa and Newtius fend them off and flee.
Pages (out of 32): 12 pp.
Quote of the Story:
[As the two fend off the men.]
MINERXA: One problem, Newtius! I've never used a sword
before! Is it like a baton?
NEWTIUS: Sword-of! Just take a stab at it!
MAN 1: He does bad puns, too!
MAN 2: KILL THEM BOTH!
Review:
Probably the best Minerva comic of the series, this
story blends the usual Minerva elements (wild takes and visual gags) with a
wonderful TV show parody and the worst puns this side of a Bond flick. And
Minerva looks absolutely faboo throughout.
Rating: 
Title: "The People vs. Wakko Warner"
Writer: Jeff Seuss
Penciller: Leonardo Batic
Inker: Scott McRae
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Prismacolor
Summary:
Wakko is charged with
plagiarizing his character
from various sources.
Description:
Wakko is accused of stealing his persona from
other sources and is tried by Judge Judy. Yakko and Dot act as his lawyers, as well
as a big wrestler-type guy who beats up whoever goes against Wakko. Waves of
people come up with claims as ridiculous as saying that they invented belching,
and the backwards-hat style. The Warners are their usual annoying selves and
finally win when Yakko tells Judy that if they lose, they'll appeal and come
back to her court.
Pages (out of 32): 10 pp.
Quote of the Story:
YAKKO: [Closing statement.]: Wakko would never steal his
gimmicks. Wakko is a gimmick. His look, his burps, and his gookie are all a
part of his identity. He's a genuine original. He's tiny, he's tooney, he's
alltogether looney. He's 97% fat-free and comes with a toy prize.
Review:
Seuss makes a very solid debut, with this
wonderfully tickling tale, filled with great lines and dialogues. Much of this
story's humor comes from the absolutely ludicrous claims brought up. The
"Wakko's America" and "Dean Martin doing a gookie" bits are
highlights.
Rating:
Untitled Slappy closing (NOTE: There are no credits listed
for this comic.)
By: Neal Sternecky
Description:
Slappy is called by editor Robert Graff to fill
up the last two pages of the issue. After much bickering, she finally agrees,
and gives us one of the oldest gags in the cartoon book…
Pages (out of 32): 2 pp.
Review:
Slappy's line about "not hearing squiddly
diddly" from them for months is somewhat inaccurate, as she's been in
nearly every issue since 25 (although I can't help but wonder if this was some
sort of analogy for Sternecky's lack of work at the comics). But at any rate,
despite the fact that it's not terribly funny, it's always nice to see some of
Sternecky's stuff…note that the depiction of Slappy's house is the same one
we've seen often on the show.
Rating: ½
