Wonder Twins #1

This is the perfect comic to put in the hands of somebody who has not read comics in years and just wants something fun. Read Full Review

A unique coming of age tale offering up a very fresh and very relevant take on two classic DC characters! Read Full Review

Wonder Twins #1 evaluates youth and its relationship to being a hero in ways other series do not by recognizing that young characters have just as much to teach their peers and elders as they have to learn. Read Full Review

Hilarious and thoughtful, Wonder Twins is a delight that delivers on every possible hope. Russell's commentary andByrne's expressive storytelling make for a great mix. Read Full Review

I loved everything about this perfect comic. The characters, the world, the humor; this is a fun little masterpiece of an issue. Read Full Review

Overall, Wonder Twins #1 is one of the best new books to come from DC Comics in the last few months. It's both fun and enlightening. The story by Russell is funny and relatable. The art by Byrne is eloquent and vivid. Altogether, an interesting first issue to a series which already delivers on its promise. Read Full Review

Wonder Twins #1 is another success for DCs Wonder Comics line, and a terrific start of what promises to be a rollicking superhero adventure. The only thing missing is Gleek, but hes promised in Marchs solicitations for issue #2... Read Full Review

I actually laughed out loud a lot during this book. It's great. Russell gets the plot going by the book's end. It has to do with where the Wonder Twins fit in to it all and it's spectacular and handled very well. And this is the book that Stephen Byrne was born to draw. It's excellent through and through and may end up being one of the best books of the year. It's fantastic. Read Full Review

I never thought I would say it, but Wonder Twins is a must-read book. Read Full Review

The Wonder Twins first issue is an excellent lighthearted story with phenomenal artwork. Read Full Review

The art is really good. The art by Stephen Byrne is fun, detailed and beautifully colorful. Read Full Review

A fantastic start to a bright new mini-series, Russell and Byrne's Wonder Twins promises to be a ton of subversive, charming fun. Read Full Review

This book surprised the heck out of me.  The Wonder Twins is a fun and a lighthearted book that is just what the doctor ordered if, like me, you have been down with the dark tone of the DCU lately.  Mark Russell shows the love for his characters without overdoing anything and the art by Stephen Byrne is superb.  Yea, the continuity feels a bit odd, but I can easily recommend this to anyone who wants to smile.  Now, bring on Gleek!!! Read Full Review

I dont know about the long-term prognosis of the book, but DC could use more titles that are just fun and not so wrapped up with doomsday or the latest crisis. Wonder Twins is a terrific next step for the Wonder Comics imprint and definitely worth checking out this week. Read Full Review

Ill say it again, this is up there as one of the most fun issues of superhero comics released in years. Read Full Review

The adventures of Zana and Jayna are off to an excellent start. If this series remains as true to its concept as its debut issue, it will be sorely missed five issues from now when it wraps. Read Full Review

Wonder Twins #1 is a great start for the mini-series. Mark Russell hits the nail on the head with the humor and story, and Stephen Byrne delivers fantastic art throughout the entire issue. Read Full Review

WONDER TWINS #1 looks to be the start to a great little series re-imagining some of the most underused characters in the DC pantheon. Read Full Review

I don't know exactly where this series is going yet " at times it feels more like a Boom book than a DC Comic due to its sardonic take on high school life and its casual approach to superheroics, but it's unlike anything else DC is putting out. DC seems to be taking a lot of chances with the Wonder Comics line so far, and I'd say they're three for three. Read Full Review

WONDER TWINS #1 is worth checking out. These classic Hanna-Barbera characters have been dusted off and given a fresh coat of paint. The lighthearted humor in this issue is an absolute delight. Read Full Review

Wonder Twins #1 kicks off an amusing and heartfelt revival of a fan-favorite DC duo. Read Full Review

I'll say this, if you're a fan of the Super Friends, then you'll like this. It's funny and is a worthy homage to the cartoon characters we remember o well. Read Full Review

Through the events of this first issue, Wonder Twins #1 has given us a brand new way to look at Zan and Jayna. They are more than their signature costumes, and much more than what is mocked about their powers. All of us should be able to look forward to what this new adventure has in store for these two twins who offer down to Earth experiences that you would be crazy to sleep on. Read Full Review

Overall,Wonder Twins#1is a very out there book that breaks up the more serious entries probably sitting in your pull list. It is also a fantastic reimagining of the original characters and gives them a modern spin for a new audience. Read Full Review

Superman serves as the twins' mentor and adopted guardian. He shows them around the Hall of Justice and appoints them interns. The conversations he has with the Trinity are a great reflection of each of their personalities. Russell really captures the essence of Batman and all of his reactions or responses are knee slappingly hilarious. Read Full Review

It was a very smart idea to give the Wonder Twins to Mark Russell. His sharp writing and comedy skills can definitely make a series that should be terrible into a must read (see The Flintstones). The art fits the tone and feel of the issue. If you are looking for a good laugh you should definitely pick this up. Read Full Review

Wonder Twins #1 gives the creative team, and the characters their own unique corner of DC to play with. Read Full Review

The comedy of Mark Russel is spot on, and the art by Stephen Byrne does a perfect job riding the line between 1980s wholesome and 2019 modern. Regardless of where in the multiverse this fits, it may be one of the funnest titles I've read from DC in a long time. Read Full Review

The comic isn't bad in any way but it also doesn't engage in any way either. There's jokes sure, but where this could be Clueless or John Hughes with two superhero leads (potentially smart commentary), we get a bland classic Archie story with the Wonder Twins. This is a case where the Wonder Twin powers fail to activate. Read Full Review

I thought this was an interesting debut with some room to grow. The art isn't for me at all but I had a few solid chuckles throughout this since Russell is an expert at throwing in those quick, but funny jabs that just get a reaction out of me. I think there's a lot of value in a book like this so I'm eager to see where it goes from here. Read Full Review

The main thing that the creative team got right is the tone. It would be ill-advised to try to pretend that Zan and Jayna aren't campy relics of the 70's, and this story leans into the wackiness pretty well. It's nice that the comic doesn't take them (or itself) too seriously. Read Full Review

Wonder Twins #1 comes across as rather dumb, slow and pointless. That is not a good recipe for success. This issue is certainly not work the high $4.00 cover price. The reader can get so much more bang for their entertainment dollar these days. There are definitely plenty of other teen super hero titles on the market that offer a far better product and are more worth your hard earned money. Read Full Review

Some readers will love getting a more modern take on these characters, but others will find this to be nothing more than a half-hearted send-up of old favorites. Read Full Review

ScorpioDarkArachnoid8

Feb 17, 2019

DC hits a home run with this one. Charming, Quirky, Close to the teen world. The artwork is done well. You have to get your hands on it.

I Review Comics

Feb 16, 2019

I read a lot of comics, usually 2 to 3 a day. I rarely have a visceral reaction to a comic book But Mark Russell got one out of me today. Wonder Twins is modern re-imagining of the much-maligned characters from the old Super Friends cartoon.  After an undisclosed event happens on their homeworld Superman offers to take  Zan and Jayna back to earth to give them a chance at normal lives. They also get jobs assisting the Justice League.  They attend Morris High School. Zan has plans to become the most popular kid in school but embarrasses himself at every turn. Jayna seems to have it a little better but her shyness holds her back.  Overall, the issue is hilarious from beginning to end. I definitely got a 21 Jump Street vibe fro m the book. There's a series of silly events tied together by an overarching narrative. It's a bit too early to say where the story is going but the character and tone of the series is firmly established. If the comic can maintain the slice of life "coming of age" structure of this issue, Wonder Twins may become classic level reading material.  There are a ton of jokes in this issue but there's one gag in this issue that is set up in the opening of the issue and pays off majestically in the end. I literally bust out laughing. That's the reaction I was talking about earlier.  In certain circles of social media, there was a lot of chatter about deviant sexual behavior and beastiality being peddled in this book. Those claims are nonsense. The comic is a great time and would be worth a read even if you weren't a fan of the character's walking in or comics in general.  I also noticed that Mike Cotton on editorial. This is another bright spot for the series. Mike was one of the editors from Wizard Magazine during its heyday. This bold's well for the series as he is genuinely funny and has an encyclopedic knowledge of DC, pop culture and comics in general.   I love the simple character designs for the twins. Stephen Byrne captures the look and feels of the Super Friends costumes but updates the characters to fit in 2019. The colors palette is bright and colorful complementing the linework beautifully. This balances well with the overall tone of the script. This series has a lot going for it at the outset and I look forward to watching this thing develop.  I never expected to see the Wonder Twins in a mainstream comic. I appreciate that DC is still willing to take risks and promote new or under utilized characters in the current comics landscape. Wonder Twins #1 is a definite win and deserves attention.  more

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Feb 22, 2019

This was the standout issue of the week for me. A book that knows how to have fun with it's honestly incredibly lame character leads.

Samuel Almeida

Feb 14, 2019

As a very shy, awkward person, i relate a lot with this book. It IS hard when you dont even know what youre doing in a place and people keep pushing you into other places/ directions. Of course this book would be a comedy and i like that. Sometimes its nice to have the heroes, like the trinity, not being like a wall where no jokes can go through (when its done just well enough). Beautiful art. Not groundbreaking, but pretty and decent. Wich is what i can say about this first issue.

Psycamorean

Feb 16, 2019

This was good. I was expecting to hate it, but it knows what it is, so it was fun.

Gizmo

Feb 22, 2019

There have been other Mark Russell books to come out since Prez and the Flintstones that take different paths, but this is a welcome return to the quirky comedy that he burst on the scene with.

Spacey Medicine

Feb 22, 2019

This was actually really cute and way more enjoyable than I expected. My main issue is how everybody seems kinda wildly OOC. Like, no way in this world that Wonder Woman says that somebody’s powers are underwhelming, or that Batman tells a group of people anything embarrassing.

waltgator93

Feb 13, 2019

Issue did have a few scenes that made me chuckle but the story feels off and just put there! The dialogue was pretty bad! The art took few panels to get over how it looks after awhile it wasn’t that bad!

egonnn244

Feb 14, 2019

"Thunderlust" This was OK, I guess. The twins Jayna and Zan seem likable and you can see the lighthearted tone the book is aiming at. But something didn't click for me here. The issue tries many times to get a laugh out of the reader but falls flat. I only laughed when six Leaguers came to stop one, little, powerless robber and Black Lightning was supposed to stop a giant squid... in the water. Supes and Bats' high school stories that were meant to cheer up felt a bit cringy and the rest was just mildly amusing. Still, the art was pretty good, definitely fits the book, and the ending was kinda clever. No one ever thought of that when fighting the imp? And the League was supposed to have smart people. I'm going to keep my eye on this one. We'll see how it turns out. more

KFuqua

Feb 14, 2019

Bad story, poor art...this one just wasn't worth picking up at all. I will not be back for more of this.

RKS

Oct 13, 2019

Mark Russell is a hack writer. If you ever see his name on a book you can bet it's bound for the $0.25 comic bin. I would offer more constructive criticism of the book but why should I put more effort into it than the writer did?