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Title:
“Brine-Monkeys”
Writer:
Jesse Leon McCann
Penciller: Walter Carzon
Inker:
Mike DeCarlo
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Prismacolor
Cover:
Walter
Carzon & Rubén Torreiro
Release Date: April 1st, 1998
Cover Price:
$1.95 U.S./ $2.75 Canada Summary:
An inside view into the lives of the
“Brine-Monkeys,” including a certain duo trying
to take over the tank…
Description:
Pinky has bought some new pets—the
“Brine-Monkeys.” Inside the tank, we see two
very familiar fellows trying to seize control by
pointing out the king’s expansion of his palace is
cutting off their fresh water supply. To make his
point, “Brain” ties the filter tube up, cutting
off the oxygen. The people say they’ll elect Brain
ruler if he can fix it. He does, and defeats the
current king in the process. But as soon as he’s
king, the entire colony is eaten by a fish that the
“real” Pinky stupidly put in the tank.
Pages (out of 32):
12 pp.
AYPWIP:
BRAIN MONKEY: Pinky! Are you pondering what I’m
pondering?
PINKY MONKEY: I think
so, Brain. Just make sure we don’t swallow each
other’s bubbles!
Quote of the
Story:
BRAIN MONKEY: Amazing, Pinky! You’ve
discovered the charcoal filtration device that
delivers fresh and aerated water to the giant
treasure chest in the heart of town!
PINKY MONKEY: That is
amazing, Brain! Especially considering I only
understood one out of every three words you just
said! Narf!
Review:
A very cool story, and the idea of having the tank
with the “Brine-Monkey” versions of the mice
owned by our own mice, who exist in the outside
world, gives it a neat feel. Also some nice coloring
effects by Prismacolor in the underwater scenes.
Very enjoyable.
Rating: 
Title:
“The
Terrific Takeover of Oz”
Writer:
Jesse Leon McCann
Penciller:
Walter Carzon
Inker:
Mike DeCarlo
Letterer:
John Costanza
Colorist:
Prismacolor
Summary:
The mice attempt to take over Oz using the Flying
Monkeys.
Description:
The Wicked Witch has been killed by Dorothy, so
Brain dresses Pinky as the Witch and they convince
the Flying Monkeys that she was merely shrunken by
the water, not killed. Brain dresses as one of the
Monkeys. They head off, using the Monkeys’
dandruff to force the various inhabitants of Oz into
submission. But when they get to the Wizard’s
palace, they’re attacked and make an escape in the
Wizard’s balloon, ending up in Kansas…
Pages (out of 32):
12 pp.
AYPWIP:
BRAIN: Pinky, are you pondering what I’m
pondering?
PINKY: I think so,
Brain! But ruby-studded stockings would be mighty
uncomfortable wouldn’t they?
Quote of the
Story:
BRAIN: The old bat is gone at last! I can
finally pursue the conquest of Oz!
PINKY: Oh, Brain!
You’ve been on that kick ever since you were
refused charter membership in the Lollipop Guild!
Review:
A pretty enjoyable story, which Oz
fans should especially appreciate. Highlighted by
the appearance of “Gilbert the Good Witch,” a
caricature of actor/comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who
is probably most famous as the voice of Iago in
Disney’s Aladdin (hence, the “parrot” comment…).
Rating:
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