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Weird Detective: The Stars Are Wrong
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I probably wouldn't have given this a second glance but I noticed it was written by Fred Van Lente, and ever since reading his Archer & Armstrong, Volume 1: The Michelangelo Code, he's quickly turned into one of those names I watch for now.
Ok, so this is exactly what it says it is.
Dude is a weird dective. The other cops blame all his oddness on being Canadian (because we all know how strange those guys are) but his bizarre speech and behavior are actually the result of his being a shapeshifting alien. <--from a whole nother planet - not just Toronto!
The story is good and it doesn't just rely on his being from another world. There's an actual mystery here! Plus his partner is fully-fleshed out with an interesting backstory and layered family life.
I'm hoping there may be a continuation of this someday. I'd absolutely LOVE to read more about the dude from Canada.
Ok, so this is exactly what it says it is.
Dude is a weird dective. The other cops blame all his oddness on being Canadian (because we all know how strange those guys are) but his bizarre speech and behavior are actually the result of his being a shapeshifting alien. <--from a whole nother planet - not just Toronto!
The story is good and it doesn't just rely on his being from another world. There's an actual mystery here! Plus his partner is fully-fleshed out with an interesting backstory and layered family life.
I'm hoping there may be a continuation of this someday. I'd absolutely LOVE to read more about the dude from Canada.
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August 27, 2019
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I just read first few pages of this as a chapter/excerpt in an issue of Dark Horse Presents. I'm really glad to know it exists as a standalone GN!
This comic should have been titled The Dude From Canada!
LostKnight wrote: "Nice review."Thanks!
L. wrote: "This comic should have been titled The Dude From Canada!"YES!
Brent wrote: "I just read first few pages of this as a chapter/excerpt in an issue of dark Horse presents. I'm really glad to know it exists as a standalone GN!"It was really good! If you can find it at your library, grab it.
Jeff wrote: " The other cops blame all his oddness on being Canadian (because we all know how strange those guys are) Preach!"
I knew you would get it. ;)
This is a favorite of mine. I wish Van Lente would revisit the character.
I do, too! I hadn't even heard of Van Lente until you and Buddy got me into all the Valiant stuff, but he's brilliant.
Anne wrote: "Jeff wrote: " The other cops blame all his oddness on being Canadian (because we all know how strange those guys are) Preach!"
I knew you would get it. ;)"
When an evil army of moose ridin' Wendigo take a crap on the White House lawn, then maybe they'll believe us.
*adjusts foil hat*
If Florida Man and Canada Boy got in a fight who would win?
Florida Man! <--says the lady from Florida
If we get Florida Man and all the Naruto runners we can find I think America will still win!
It's great to be optimistic, but I'd still stock up on beaver pelts.
Just wait ‘til we drop Sasquatch on your ass!
Preach!