| Title: “Legend of the Dark Night” Writers: Bobbi JG Weiss, David Cody Weiss, & Robert Graff
Penciller: Walter Carzon
Inker: Mike DeCarlo
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Jo Meugniot Cover: Walter Carzon Release Date: May ??, 1996
Cover Price: $1.75 U.S./ $2.50 Canada Summary:
The mice turn themselves, and the entire world, into superheroes. When their computer is stolen by Dark Brain, they must defeat him, and whoever is pulling his strings, in order to return the world to normal. Description:
To gain a following for tonight’s plan, Brain has his computer, Gordon, compile all the traits necessary for a superhero and sidekick, and has it give these traits to the mice. But Pinky brings inorganic material into the chamber, a comic book, resulting in a side effect—the whole world becomes a comic book metropolis, inhabited by superheroes. Their “archnemesis” Dark Brain steals Gordon and tries to lure Brain to the Dark Side, but Pinky saves Brain. In the Brain cave, after a gratuitous flashback about Pinky’s nonexistent dog Chaps, they get a call from Gordon and track it to Dark Brains hideout, only to walk into a trap. But they find out that Dark Pinky was pulling Dark Brain’s strings. He nearly kills them, but when he tries to use his telepathic powers to read Pinky’s mind, he passes out. They return to the transformation chamber, and, using a copy of the same comic (which Pinky finds on Dark Pinky), they return the world to normal, and Pinky writes a comic chronicling their adventure. Pages (out of 32): 24 pp. AYPWIP:
BRAIN: Pinky, are you pondering what I’m pondering? PINKY: Wuhh…I think so, Brain! But let’s use safflower oil this time! It’s ever so much healthier! PINKY: Hey, you, um…are you pondering what I’m pondering? DARK PINKY: Reading your mind is child’s pla…your mind…the horror…THE HORROR…!!!YEEEEE--!! Quote of the Story:
BRAIN: [Referring to Pinky’s comic book.]: Pinky, who would want to read about two lab mice trying to take over the world? Who would want to read about my failures? PINKY: Oh, believe me, Brain, to a human, our nightly exploits would be a humorous diversion that would magically transmute the dreary workaday world into a fanciful realm of zany hijinks! Review:
Editor Robert Graff and the Weiss siblings bring us a terrific start to the series, and a wonderful parody of all things comics. Tons of great lines and sight gags, and a highly enjoyable plot. The story is brought to life by some of Carzon’s best artwork to date. This still remains one of the best issues of the series. Highly recommended. Rating:  | 
