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Quantum and Woody (2013) #1-3
Quantum and Woody Deluxe Edition, Book 1
Once upon a time, Eric and Woody Henderson were inseparable. Adopted brothers. Best friends. Brilliant minds. Years later, they are estranged siblings, petty rivals, and washed-up failures.
Collecting: Quantum and Woody 1-12, The Goat 0
Collecting: Quantum and Woody 1-12, The Goat 0
350 pages, Hardcover
First published February 18, 2014
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About the author
James Asmus
312 books67 followersJames began writing for live theater; creating sketch comedy, stand-up, plays and musicals. After a few years writing and performing in New Orleans and Chicago, a run of one his shows in New York garnered an offer to write for Marvel Comics' X-Men. A lifelong comics fan, James pounced on the opportunity and would go on to write Marvel titles like Uncanny X-Men, Captain America & Bucky, Gambit, Runaways, Generation Hope, Deadpool Team-Up and more.
His work for other comics publishers includes Thief of Thieves with Robert Kirkman (creator of the Walking Dead) and The End Times of Bram & Ben (which he co-created with Jim Festante) for Image Comics. In 2014 James signed a year-long exclusive deal with Valiant Entertainment where he wrote The Delinquents and Quantum & Woody - the latter of which received 6 nominations at the 2014 Harvey Awards; including Best Writer, Best New Talent, and Special Award for Humor noms for James.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Mara and son Devlin. There, James has written for film, television, and video games. But he plans to create comics as long as you'll have him.
His work for other comics publishers includes Thief of Thieves with Robert Kirkman (creator of the Walking Dead) and The End Times of Bram & Ben (which he co-created with Jim Festante) for Image Comics. In 2014 James signed a year-long exclusive deal with Valiant Entertainment where he wrote The Delinquents and Quantum & Woody - the latter of which received 6 nominations at the 2014 Harvey Awards; including Best Writer, Best New Talent, and Special Award for Humor noms for James.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Mara and son Devlin. There, James has written for film, television, and video games. But he plans to create comics as long as you'll have him.
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January 18, 2019
★★★1/2
It’s very tempting to compare this series to Valiant’s other buddy comedy comic: Archer & Armstrong: Deluxe Edition, Book 1, but it’s actually very different. While A & A are two unlikely friends who end up actually working pretty well together, Quantum and Woody are two brothers who turn into the world’s worst superhero team.
Like, ever.
The premise is actually pretty cool and is ripe for hilarity. These two guys are adopted brothers who couldn’t be anymore different, as Woody is a loser conman and Eric is a straight-laced cop. They’ve been trying to stay as far away from each other as possible until they team up to solve the murder of their father and end up in a lab accident that gives them energy powers. But those powers come with a catch, because the molecules in their bodies are held together by special bracelets that must come into contact with each other (klang) every 24 hours or they will vaporize. So now they have to see each other everyday! Let's hope they try to make the best of it.
This actually starts out pretty great and there are times of actual LOL hilariousness, but the humor does get stale after a while and definitely lacks the clever ingenuity that makes Archer and Armstrong so awesome. But it’s still a decent book, especially when dealing with the supporting cast, like their sexy clone roommate, Miss 69, or their third teammate, the super-powered Vincent Van Goat.
It’s very tempting to compare this series to Valiant’s other buddy comedy comic: Archer & Armstrong: Deluxe Edition, Book 1, but it’s actually very different. While A & A are two unlikely friends who end up actually working pretty well together, Quantum and Woody are two brothers who turn into the world’s worst superhero team.
Like, ever.
The premise is actually pretty cool and is ripe for hilarity. These two guys are adopted brothers who couldn’t be anymore different, as Woody is a loser conman and Eric is a straight-laced cop. They’ve been trying to stay as far away from each other as possible until they team up to solve the murder of their father and end up in a lab accident that gives them energy powers. But those powers come with a catch, because the molecules in their bodies are held together by special bracelets that must come into contact with each other (klang) every 24 hours or they will vaporize. So now they have to see each other everyday! Let's hope they try to make the best of it.
This actually starts out pretty great and there are times of actual LOL hilariousness, but the humor does get stale after a while and definitely lacks the clever ingenuity that makes Archer and Armstrong so awesome. But it’s still a decent book, especially when dealing with the supporting cast, like their sexy clone roommate, Miss 69, or their third teammate, the super-powered Vincent Van Goat.
June 8, 2017
Well written, but it just didn't hit a chord with me.
My least favourite of the Valiant universe so far.
My least favourite of the Valiant universe so far.
March 7, 2018
Τι να μην αγαπήσω; Τι; Τον στρατόκαυλο stuckup; Τον βλαμμένο με το μυαλό πουρέ; Το γίδι με τα μάτια λέιζερ; Τι;
Τον Τόμας Έντισον; την Εξήντα-Εννέα; Το πόσες φορές βρέθηκαν ξεβράκωτοι να πλακώνονται στα μπουνίδια, ενώ γύρω τους οι κακοί καίνε παρθένες και βιάζουν χωριά;
Δεν-το-χορ-ταί-νω. Δεν.
Τον Τόμας Έντισον; την Εξήντα-Εννέα; Το πόσες φορές βρέθηκαν ξεβράκωτοι να πλακώνονται στα μπουνίδια, ενώ γύρω τους οι κακοί καίνε παρθένες και βιάζουν χωριά;
Δεν-το-χορ-ταί-νω. Δεν.
September 13, 2018
The Valiant Universe is a bit dark and violent. However, this book is very funny, at least it starts out as funny, but even before the second half it had become boring. I made the effort to read it from cover to cover. That was a waste of time.
March 21, 2015
The World's Worst Superhero Team (1-4). I'm surprised by how much of the structure of the original Q+W that Asmum decided to keep: the self-destructive superteam, the snarking, the humor, the flashbacks, the subtitles, and the wackiness are all here. Asmus isn't as funny as Christopher Priest, but he still does quite well with all these concepts. I also love his additions to the mythos. Having Eric and Woody be actual (adopted) brothers is just brilliant, and the new group of super villains that bedevils the heroes in this arc are an icky addition to the storyline that would have worked perfectly in the original Q+W as well. Overall, this is a fine revamp of Quantum & Woody that I'm looking forward to seeing more of [7+/10].
Insecurity (5-8). Asmus seems to have really settled into the humor of Quantum & Woddy in this second arc, which had several laugh-out-loud moments. Mind you, the storyline isn't that deep, and I don't love the new Magnum Force, who is too characteritured. Nonetheless, this was a delightful arc to read. I also loved the major character addition of Sixty-nine, a great alternative to some of the women in the original Q+W. And, the move to flashbacks of Quantum in the military suggests a much deeper use of flashbacks than in the original series. [8/10].
Goat (0). A cute little origin story for the Goat. Occasionally funny, but neither deep nor important [7/10].
Crooked Pasts, Present Tense (9-12). Sadly, the least interesting arc of Quantum & Woody is the last one. It gets off totally on the wrong foot with Woody returning to serious crime, which seems out of character for the character to date. Meanwhile, the art goes from OK to poor halfway through the arc, and it ends with the exit of one of the best characters in the new comic. Along the way there's a little humor and some funny interaction, but none of it feels particularly novel [5+/10].
Insecurity (5-8). Asmus seems to have really settled into the humor of Quantum & Woddy in this second arc, which had several laugh-out-loud moments. Mind you, the storyline isn't that deep, and I don't love the new Magnum Force, who is too characteritured. Nonetheless, this was a delightful arc to read. I also loved the major character addition of Sixty-nine, a great alternative to some of the women in the original Q+W. And, the move to flashbacks of Quantum in the military suggests a much deeper use of flashbacks than in the original series. [8/10].
Goat (0). A cute little origin story for the Goat. Occasionally funny, but neither deep nor important [7/10].
Crooked Pasts, Present Tense (9-12). Sadly, the least interesting arc of Quantum & Woody is the last one. It gets off totally on the wrong foot with Woody returning to serious crime, which seems out of character for the character to date. Meanwhile, the art goes from OK to poor halfway through the arc, and it ends with the exit of one of the best characters in the new comic. Along the way there's a little humor and some funny interaction, but none of it feels particularly novel [5+/10].
March 26, 2018
I first become aware of Quantum and Woody last year. It was from looking at an ad in the back of some other Valiant trade. I'm glad that I did because those two are hilarious.
The world's worst superhero duo are completely insane but unlike other personal favorites Deadpool and Harley Quinn, mental illness isn't at the heart of the craziness. Instead both Quantum and Woody are flawed characters and pretty darn damaged. They're the buddy cop equivalent of superheroes and neither are all that good at it.
Another thing I love about this series is that it's not PC. Really, nothing is sacred in the book at all. Woody has zero couth and poor Quantum who wants to be a super hero but just can't get ahead in the game. Race, religion, sex, and politics are examined in this book but it's not over-the-top preachy like some of Marvel's new and most annoying titles. It's refreshing to read a book that covers series issues but doesn't make me feel like I've been talked down to either.
Along with covering the entire 12 issue run of the 2013 series, this book contains Goat #0 in which the secret origin of everybody's favorite Quantum and Woody character, Vincent Van Goat is finally revealed. And man was that a twist I never saw coming!
Featuring the talents of James Asmus, Ming Doyle, Tomy Fowler, Kano and more, this was a fun read. And no- it doesn't end here. There's another Deluxe Edition out there and Q&W have a new series that just started earlier this year. So there's much more to look forward too!
Keep it up Valiant! You're doing a fantastic job!
The world's worst superhero duo are completely insane but unlike other personal favorites Deadpool and Harley Quinn, mental illness isn't at the heart of the craziness. Instead both Quantum and Woody are flawed characters and pretty darn damaged. They're the buddy cop equivalent of superheroes and neither are all that good at it.
Another thing I love about this series is that it's not PC. Really, nothing is sacred in the book at all. Woody has zero couth and poor Quantum who wants to be a super hero but just can't get ahead in the game. Race, religion, sex, and politics are examined in this book but it's not over-the-top preachy like some of Marvel's new and most annoying titles. It's refreshing to read a book that covers series issues but doesn't make me feel like I've been talked down to either.
Along with covering the entire 12 issue run of the 2013 series, this book contains Goat #0 in which the secret origin of everybody's favorite Quantum and Woody character, Vincent Van Goat is finally revealed. And man was that a twist I never saw coming!
Featuring the talents of James Asmus, Ming Doyle, Tomy Fowler, Kano and more, this was a fun read. And no- it doesn't end here. There's another Deluxe Edition out there and Q&W have a new series that just started earlier this year. So there's much more to look forward too!
Keep it up Valiant! You're doing a fantastic job!
July 9, 2018
I'm not sure this is a complete triumph on its own terms, but it show how some more time could have made the original Quantum and Woody into a durable achievement.
Weirdly, this book ditches the competent women from the first book but otherwise brings everything together in a tighter way.
It tries to keep up with Priest's out-of-sequence storytelling, but ultimately ditched it.
Weirdly, this book ditches the competent women from the first book but otherwise brings everything together in a tighter way.
It tries to keep up with Priest's out-of-sequence storytelling, but ultimately ditched it.
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July 2, 2022Goofy and fairly fun
Although occasionally dropping into deeper themes and continuity, this series has mostly focused on being silly. The good news is: it does a good job. Basically, this is the comic book equivalent of a summer blockbuster: you'll have a good time, but it's unlikely to make a lasting impact.
Although occasionally dropping into deeper themes and continuity, this series has mostly focused on being silly. The good news is: it does a good job. Basically, this is the comic book equivalent of a summer blockbuster: you'll have a good time, but it's unlikely to make a lasting impact.
September 17, 2018
Dado que no tenía una referencia anterior, el cómic ha estado bien. Algunas cosas me han rechinado bastante y por eso le doy sólo tres estrellas. Sin embargo, las risas son aseguradas.
November 17, 2018
Zatím nejlepší Valiant komiks, který jsem četl. Narážky jsou většinou vtipné a dobře fungují, některé sešity jsou na čistých 5*, celkově mezi 4 a 5.
May 6, 2019
Honestly? Incredibly forgettable. 2/5.
May 15, 2019
Funny and exciting this is a real treat.
May 2, 2020
Le daría un 3.5 en realidad tirando a 4 estrellas
June 3, 2020
Palomitero, serie entretenida de leer pero sin mas.
March 22, 2025
Talk about killin a great duo jesus
April 7, 2016
"The World's Greatest Comic Company Presents...The World's Worst Superhero Team"
I'm a fan of comedy comic books, and I'm sad I never knew about the original Quantum & Woody when it was first released since I loved Christopher Priest's run on Deadpool in the 90's. In a way Woody is vaguely like Deadpool in that he's a messed up guy that can't anything seriously, except his brother acts as his "straight man" and sometimes moral compass. This book is a re-telling of that original comic by different writers and artists, and it's very good. The story here follows two adoptive brothers - Eric Henderson and Woodrow Van Chelton. After years of estrangement they are brought together by the death of their father. They set out to find their father's killer and end up with crazy energy powers. Also their father may not be dead, and may or may not be a flying laser goat. yup...
Valiant once again hits it out of the park for me as I loved this series. Perhaps my only quibble is that the artist seems to change every issue at around issue 10 - some good, some not so much. Thankfully this wasn't so distracting that it ruined the book for me.
I'm a fan of comedy comic books, and I'm sad I never knew about the original Quantum & Woody when it was first released since I loved Christopher Priest's run on Deadpool in the 90's. In a way Woody is vaguely like Deadpool in that he's a messed up guy that can't anything seriously, except his brother acts as his "straight man" and sometimes moral compass. This book is a re-telling of that original comic by different writers and artists, and it's very good. The story here follows two adoptive brothers - Eric Henderson and Woodrow Van Chelton. After years of estrangement they are brought together by the death of their father. They set out to find their father's killer and end up with crazy energy powers. Also their father may not be dead, and may or may not be a flying laser goat. yup...
Valiant once again hits it out of the park for me as I loved this series. Perhaps my only quibble is that the artist seems to change every issue at around issue 10 - some good, some not so much. Thankfully this wasn't so distracting that it ruined the book for me.
February 23, 2019
With all of the great books released with the Valiant reboot, this is one of the more disappointing. That being said, it does provide for more of a pure comedy aspect than some of the other books Valiant rebooted. X-O Manowar, Harbinger and Bloodsport being more of the serious, there are some other books that are a bit serious but interlace humor, such as Archer & Armstrong, but for the reader who truly just wants ridiculous writing with slightly flat characters, Quantum and Woody is it.
Two brothers, one adopted, haven't seen each other in years . . . until their father is murdered and while investigating his death, un-expectantly obtain super powers they don't understand and can barely control. Slap stick comedy with the occasional "hoping to shock you" one liners from the writer make this book just OK. For the completist of Valiant DLX, go ahead, otherwise . . . money better spent elsewhere.
Two brothers, one adopted, haven't seen each other in years . . . until their father is murdered and while investigating his death, un-expectantly obtain super powers they don't understand and can barely control. Slap stick comedy with the occasional "hoping to shock you" one liners from the writer make this book just OK. For the completist of Valiant DLX, go ahead, otherwise . . . money better spent elsewhere.
September 16, 2015
Man, I was hoping to like this more. I'm not sure if the entire problem is with the book, or if it's because I just read the entire previous run of this series and I'm being too harsh in my comparisons. However, I do believe this new series has some issues.
This comic is a very difficult one to get right; Woody, especially, is a character that requires a deft touch. He is, at his core, annoying and difficult to identify with. I think Christopher Priest did a good job of showing the reader in many ways, big and small, that he was also a real person with more layers than were initially apparent. Sadly, in the new series, I feel he comes across a lot more two dimensionally. Most of the time he is not amusing, but simply annoying. It makes reading the series rather tiresome and more of a chore than a joy.
This comic is a very difficult one to get right; Woody, especially, is a character that requires a deft touch. He is, at his core, annoying and difficult to identify with. I think Christopher Priest did a good job of showing the reader in many ways, big and small, that he was also a real person with more layers than were initially apparent. Sadly, in the new series, I feel he comes across a lot more two dimensionally. Most of the time he is not amusing, but simply annoying. It makes reading the series rather tiresome and more of a chore than a joy.
July 4, 2015
Gave this a reread, start to finish, yesterday. Such a fun book and I'd recommend this to anyone who loves the action/comedy subgenre. I was happy to realize that the last four issue arc was actually two 2-issue arcs; I'm over the arc-orgies in comics. The only drawback is that Ming Doyle's art really slogs the second arc down, IMO. It's just not dynamic and this book's energy demands that the art always be dynamic.
July 23, 2016
So damn entertaining and such an enjoyable read.
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