Future Quest #1 July 2016 REG CVR

Future Quest (2016) (Single Issues)

by Jeff Parker

When the adventurous and inquisitive Jonny Quest and his adoptive brother Hadji make a startling discovery in the swamplands of Florida, they are pulled into an epic struggle between the Space Rangers and a dangerous villain who threatens the galaxy. Now it’s up to the combined forces of Team Quest, Inter-Nation Security, Space Ghost, and a host of Hanna-Barbera’s greatest action heroes to stop him and save their universe!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels Comics

40 pages, Comic

Published July 1, 2016

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Reviews

[Rick · Rating 5 out of 5]

If some one had told me when I was 8 that I'd have to wait over 40 years to get a team-up between Jonny & Hadji Quest with Space Ghost and the Herculoids I'd have said that it'll never happen. But it did! And now I'm a kid again! The Comico Jonny Quest comic from the 1980s was wonderful, something to treasure, better in some ways than the original cartoon series from the 1960s that I grew up with. While I was enormously excited when this new comic was solicited, I wasn't holding my breath that it would be anything more than acceptable. But what do I find when I pick up my copy? Not only did Ed (the BEST comic shop employee ever) get me the Steve Rude Jonny & Hadji Quest variant cover; but Steve "the Dude" Rude drew 8 of the interior pages! And the rest of the art, by Evan Shaner, is top notch as well. Jeff Parker delivers an excellent story which doesn't stray too far afield, so incorporating such divergent concepts like Birdman, Team Quest, Space Ghost and the Herculoids doesn't see too farfetched at all. Of course, it's comic books, so who cares that much anyway. ;)
Still it's great to see Jonny & Hadji together again and their new friend Ty (and Snag) looks like a welcome addition to Team Quest. Looking forward to seeing how Bandit and Snag get along. For that matter will Bandit and Avenger get along? So many interesting personalities to think about. I haven't been this excited about a crossover event since ... well ... Captain America: Civil War. Sure not not long ago, but who cares. This comic is three tons of fun and worth every penny! (Ok Dr. Quest, where's my jetpack?)

[Siona Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Hanna-Barbera cartoons, at least the super hero ones, were way before my time, but I've always had an interest in them. To be quite honest, I've only see stuff like The Brak Show, The Venture Bros, Havery Birdman Attorny at Law, and Space Ghost Coast to Coast on Adult Swin, and this was in my early childhood. So I can't speak to how closely this follows the source material or how it compares, but I loved this issue so much. I definitely recommend it to everyone, even if you have no idea who these characters are. If you do, then it's only a bonus. Probably one of the best DC comics I've read in single issue format.

[Alan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Except in a very few cases I'm a wait for trade person, or even wait for the series run to end, because I like get the entire story in one sitting. There were a few reasons I chose to read this first issue on its own, and I will be reading the trade.

1. I'm a Johnny Quest fan. The original series, not the remakes that came after. My now adult daughter hated those remakes (she saw them at her birth father's) but I got her to sit down and watch the originals. Yes, even a kid born in the 1990s could enjoy good old fashioned adventure story telling.

2. Nostalgia bug-the Comico Quest series was actually very good. I recommend it to adventure story fans, and it was a 20+ issue run.

3. Nostalgia bug #2-as a kid I watched the HB super hero shows on Saturday mornings. Could Parker and company give me a story that didn't seem corny in 2016? Keeping in mind I'm not a huge Jeff Parker fan.

So far I would say that the creative team succeeded. Quest and company come off as they should for 2016 (Hadji is always going to be a bit of problem re: his appearance but do not underestimate the character). There are hints of a Big Bad, and a Herculoids cameo, and somehow they managed to make Birdman not seem too corny.

In the pre-pub press tour Parker has not hid that the plan is to include just about every HB super hero (and possibly then some considering there were some outright adventure shows). This has hints of a fun type crossover event that could be enjoyed monthly. Comparing it to Wolfman/Perez Crisis is a bit much, but I think that is the best comparison to make at this point (it's certainly more fun than Civil War, the comic, not the movie)

[Dr Rashmit Mishra · Rating 5 out of 5]

i bought this just for the nostalgic memories and boy did it turn out to be a good purchase a triple tag team feature Johnny quest the intergalactic star force and Birdman sounds weird and daunting but it's handled pretty well with the art reminding me of my childhood days watching the cartoon shows and the pace barely letting you down , it was fantastic and with barely anyflaw that i could find hoping the series keeps getting better here on

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I admit I'm not old enough to watch these back when they were airing new weekly, but I did watch these late at night. I must say if you liked these cartoons, I highly recommend this. The Nostalgia is strong in this. And I must say Darwyn Cooke would be proud of this. His final Cover I believe was a wrap-around cover for this..

I received an advanced copy of this from NetGalley.com and the publisher

[John Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not sure how accessible this is if you
are not a fan of the original
Hanna Barbera
Sci Fi / Fantasy
cartoons from the '60s
BUT
if but if you do love them
this book is incredible.

In the premier issue we meet
Benton Quest
(smartest man alive)
His sons Johnny & Hadji
And their secret Agent minder
Race Bannon
as they investigate
worm holes in the FL swamp.
Monsters
Aliens
Monster Aliens
Evil Scientists
and
BirdMan

[Diz · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first issue of Future Quest is pretty impressive. The classic Hana Barbera adventure heroes are introduced into the story in a fun and believable way. The art is amazing and is a pure pleasure to look at. I'll be sure to buy this when it is collected into paperback form. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for something a bit different from the big publishers.

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vortexes have been showing up around the planet for almost a decade. Dr. Benton Quest has been studying this phenomenon as well as the energies and any artifacts that come out of them. But now agents of FEAR seem interested in the vortexes and may be ahead of Dr. Quest in obtaining materials related to them. Now Quest’s sons, Jonny and Hadji, may have stumbled into the middle of one of FEAR’s expeditions.

This was actually kind of a fun story, even though these characters were before my time. The kids are the focus of the story, and are pretty much just reacting to things. They seem smart and capable, but they still act like kids. There’s enough backstory and exposition to help me get interested in what’s going on and get onboard with the story. I wasn’t quite sure how the Inter-Nation Security people were fitting in until the Birdman costume came out! I would like to see more about the characters as this series goes on.

I can’t say enough about the art, though! Shaner and Rude do a great job keeping things clean and exciting! Love the style and layouts throughout the whole issue! Everything had the feel of animation and movement, so it really felt true to the source material.

Intriguing beginning, but the art really pulled me through!

[F.C. Schaefer · Rating 5 out of 5]

FUTURE QUEST is an absolute delight for all of us fans of Jonny Quest and the old Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning superhero cartoon universe. The first issue of this new series updates things just enough while perfectly retaining the vibe of the old cartoon series, first telecast way back in 1964. Writer Jeff Parker does a great job of recreating the characters from the TV show, as we first see Jonny and Hadji using jetpacks to hover over the Florida everglades, the perfect way for them to stumble right into an adventure. Race Bannon is not far away and Dr. Benton Quest is in his lab, puzzled by the appearance of vortexes from other worlds that keep appearing and disappearing around the earth. It seems that the earth of Jonny Quest is about to be visited by the denizens of a dozen or more inhabitants of those old 60’s era shows that once populated Saturdays in the A.M. We get glimpses of such old familiars as Mightor, The Herculoids, The Impossibles, Shazzan, Frankenstein Jr. Meanwhile, Dr. Zin, the embodiment of the Yellow Peril from the old Quest show, is making his move and attempting to exploit the situation to his advantage-his creepy spider like droids from back in the day make a welcome return. It turns out Birdman exists in the same universe as the Quests and the final scene brings Jonny and Hadji face to face with a very familiar face, who doesn’t look happy. The artwork by Evan Shaner and Steve Rude is excellent, perfectly capturing these characters we once knew so well. The Saturday morning cartoons we once knew are no more, and the old Jonny Quest show in now considered to politically incorrect to run on television anymore (something to do with its depiction of third world people), but thanks to DC comics, they live and breathe and have adventures again as though no time has passed at all. The encounter I want to see is when Jonny meets Sinbad Jr. and Young Samson, all three teen heroes voiced by Tim Matheson back in the day.

[Vincent Stoessel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished this in one sitting. This is a very cool modern spin on a 70s Saturday cartoon called Hanna-Barbara's World of Super Adventure, which included icons like space ghost, Johnny Quest and Birdman. Not sure why it took so long for them to come to comics but so far the concept is being executed brilliantly

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is what I call a fun adventure comic! I feel like I'm 7 years old again sitting on my MawMaw's living room floor watching Saturday morning cartoons, again.

The art is slick and the story is fast paced and informative without having to break for too long for exposition.

Impressive.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved reading this to my son

great art and Parker gets it. the humor is there but it's also got the mystery. go and read this

[Corey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't know these characters as well as my dad, but definitely remember watching when I was little. Moderately intrigued by the series.