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Title:
“Pinkenstein”
Writer:
Jesse Leon McCann
Penciller: Walter Carzon
Inker: Mike DeCarlo
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Prismacolor
Release Date:
September 3rd, 1997
Cover Price: $1.75 U.S./ $2.50 Canada
Summary:
Brain plans to bring a monster to life, but Count
Snowball steals the brain and replaces it with
Pinky.
Description:
Dr. Von Brain is creating a “Frankenstein”-ish
monster. But while his back is turned, Count
Snowball shows up and steals the brain, a cup of
sugar, and one of the monster’s fingers. He put
Pinky in the brain’s place and Brain unwittingly
places his friend in the monster’s head. They head
across town to find Snowball, and when they do, he
reveals that he plans to become a horror movie host,
using the brain and finger as his puppet
sidekicks—“Pinky & the Brain.” But thanks
to Monster Pinky’s clutziness, the drive him into
the sunlight, causing him to flee.
Pages (out of 32):
12 pp.
AYPWIP:
BRAIN: Are you pondering what I’m pondering?
PINKENSTEIN: I think
so, Brain, but would Danish flies work just as well?
Quote of the
Story:
PINKENSTEIN: Pinky is strong! Pinky is huge! Pinky
is monstrous! Pinky must be late night talk show
host!
Review:
A very enjoyable story. Lots of good gags, several
jabs at various horror flicks, and an appearance by
Snowball make this a fun-filled story that any fan
of the P&tB comics should enjoy. Some nice
artwork, too.
Rating:
½
Title: “Hex
Breaker”
Spoke in Tongues:
Jesse Leon McCann
Reveal in a Vision: Walter Carzon (Penciller)
& Mike DeCarlo (Inker)
Scrawled in Blood: John Costanza
Turned Green: Prismacolor
Cover: Walter Carzon
& Mike DeCarlo
Summary:
Pinky is possessed by a demon and Brain must decide
between the world and his friend.
Description:
Brain has been holding a demon captive and plans to
vaporize it into billions of particles of evil,
which he will release, scaring everyone on Earth,
tonight—Halloween. But the demon possesses Pinky
and Brain must chase it around the lab. Finally, he
manages to capture it and put it in the chamber, but
must make the difficult choice whether to vaporize
it, destroying Pinky. After a great internal
struggle, he gives up the world and saves his
friend, but the demon then possesses Brain…
Pages (out of 2):
12
pp.
AYPWIP:
BRAIN: Pinky, are you
pondering what I’m pondering?
PINKY/DEMON: We think
so, Brain! But dressing like twins is so tacky.
Quote of the Story:
PINKY: Wow, Brain! A
dust-buster thingie that sucks up evil ghosts! Whatever do you call it?
BRAIN: Isn’t it
obvious? It’s my Electro Magnetic Subatomic
Ethereal Particle Collector, of course!
Review:
Quite possibly the best story of the entire series.
Absolutely terrific. McCann shows off his dramatic
side, and his taste for dark humor, rather than the
usual slapstick and silliness. Carzon’s artwork is
at its absolute best (the possessed Pinky looks
absolutely awesome, and there are some great facial
expressions—those nine panels on page 31 are some
of the most effective artwork I’ve seen).
Costanza’s lettering for the Demon is also
terrific, and very special thanks go to Prismacolor
for its best work on the series—this story would
have been nowhere near as good if it weren’t for
that wonderful dark shading throughout. Kudos to all
involved. BUY THIS BOOK!!!
Rating:
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