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The Goon Bunch Of Old Crap Omnibus #2
The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Volume 2: An Omnibus
From mad scientists to interdimensional chickens with teeth to a heart breaking betrayal, Lonely Street comes under all manner of threats both tragic and hilarious in this second omnibus volume of The Goon.
A mysterious new figure has entered the crime scene and is taking out the Goon’s business operations one by one―systematically intercepting shipments, murdering contacts, and alienating friends. As Goon struggles to keep the city’s organized crime under his control, his mind is haunted by the memories of his darkest moments . . . Collects The Goon Volumes 4–6 and full of bonus material!
A mysterious new figure has entered the crime scene and is taking out the Goon’s business operations one by one―systematically intercepting shipments, murdering contacts, and alienating friends. As Goon struggles to keep the city’s organized crime under his control, his mind is haunted by the memories of his darkest moments . . . Collects The Goon Volumes 4–6 and full of bonus material!
496 pages, paperback
Published December 3, 2019
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About the author
Eric Powell
504 books280 followersEric Powell has contributed work on such comics titles as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Hellboy: Weird Tales, Star Wars Tales, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther, The Avengers, The Hood, MAD Magazine, Devil Dinosaur, Swamp Thing, the Avengers, She-Hulk, the Simpsons, Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Action Comics.
Although eking out a meager living in the comics field since 1995, Eric didn't find true success until he launched his critically acclaimed dark comedy series The Goon. The Goon was subsequently picked up by Dark Horse Comics and boasts a diehard cult following.
Although eking out a meager living in the comics field since 1995, Eric didn't find true success until he launched his critically acclaimed dark comedy series The Goon. The Goon was subsequently picked up by Dark Horse Comics and boasts a diehard cult following.
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March 23, 2022
In addition to the usual punching, shooting, and stabbing, this collection features a sad story from the Goon's past. The coloring style is different than in the previous volume too. I don't know why I waited so long to pick this up after the first omnibus. I enjoyed the hell out of it.
July 30, 2020
This gets 5 stars for the Chinatown book alone. It was such an incredible portrayal of emotion and relationships. You could tell that Powell went all out on the artwork too, a really wonderful story that got me super close to crying a couple of times. The first two books were only pretty good but still very fun. The Christmas Carol issue reminded me of the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror comics which is a really good thing for a comic to do. The Buzzard is one of my favorite characters and I'm bummed that I don't have any more volumes because I really need to see where his character goes.
May 22, 2021
(Zero spoiler review) 4.5/5
First off, despite the amazing conclusion to this book coming in the form of the 'Chinatown' story, this collection didn't quite rise to the heights that the first one did to me. Maybe it was the fact that I didn't laugh as much during this one. Maybe it was the more straightforward style of storytelling. Maybe it was the fact that I knew what to expect somewhat, and that sheer sense of surprise and falling in love with something I wasn't so sure about was gone. Eric's art has improved here, if that is even possible. I remember him lamenting during the introduction to the first book that his early art was sub par. Self deprecation it may be, but if was him at his worst, than heaven helps the other artists out there. If it wasn't for the Chinatown story, then this would probably been four stars for me. But anyone who has read the Chinatown arc. The one that launched him into the upper echelon's of comic stardom can attest, it would have taken a heart as hard as stone not to bump it up to a five after such class. I have volume three sitting there, and I'll likely be cracking it out later today. Here's hoping it can take all the best bits from the first two and congeal them all together so it hits harder than one of Franky's 'knives to the eye'. 4.5/5
OmniBen.
First off, despite the amazing conclusion to this book coming in the form of the 'Chinatown' story, this collection didn't quite rise to the heights that the first one did to me. Maybe it was the fact that I didn't laugh as much during this one. Maybe it was the more straightforward style of storytelling. Maybe it was the fact that I knew what to expect somewhat, and that sheer sense of surprise and falling in love with something I wasn't so sure about was gone. Eric's art has improved here, if that is even possible. I remember him lamenting during the introduction to the first book that his early art was sub par. Self deprecation it may be, but if was him at his worst, than heaven helps the other artists out there. If it wasn't for the Chinatown story, then this would probably been four stars for me. But anyone who has read the Chinatown arc. The one that launched him into the upper echelon's of comic stardom can attest, it would have taken a heart as hard as stone not to bump it up to a five after such class. I have volume three sitting there, and I'll likely be cracking it out later today. Here's hoping it can take all the best bits from the first two and congeal them all together so it hits harder than one of Franky's 'knives to the eye'. 4.5/5
OmniBen.
June 15, 2020
Morsom. Skæv. China Towb delen giver en baggrund på Goon. Den er noget mørkere end resten. China Town holder, men det gør det lysere og morsommere Goon også det er et skævt og fantasifuldt, grotesk og morsomt univers, som er et besøg værd.
June 14, 2020
The Goon continues to establish its universe with a hearthbreaking story.
July 25, 2024
Overall it felt like a step-down in quality from the first volume. Powell's artwork is better here, but the creativity of the stories isn't quite there. The usual tropes are settled now and already getting a bit too familiar.
Includes Vol 4-6. Unfortunately this edition is standard sized paperback and the old Darkhorse Library editions are hard to find for a reasonable price. Powell's artwork definitely deserves the oversized treatment.
Volume 4
After establishing the world of The Goon in the first few volumes, I think Powell struggles here to create a strong narrative and direction for the series. But over the 5 stories he introduces a ton of new characters and depth to the world, most of the new characters I still remember from reading this series ages ago.
Similar to Mignola's approach to Hellboy - this is a mish-mash of all of Powell's genre interests. Zombies, monsters, robots, Charles Dickens, 30s gangster pulp fiction. Put in a blender and explored by The Goon and his best friend Freddy.
His artwork continues to look impressive. I really like his use of pencil, something you don't often get the chance to see in comics.
Volume 5
After helping then defeating Hieronymous Alloy and El Hombre de Lagarto in volume 4, The battle with the Zombie Priest picks up. Buzzard prevents new corpses from being harvested. On the streets The Goon and Franky help battle zombies and the Priest's new type of Zombie.
The later part of this book is pure action. Goon just battling zombie hordes. Willie Nagel's character really develops here as he finally gets a chance to prove he's not just a slackjaw.
If you like Powell's artwork, this is a great volume for that.
There's a backup piece with a few shorter comics mostly written by Powell but drawn by guests. Pretty cool to see other people draw The Goon world.
Volume 6 Chinatown
The epic graphic novel that's been foreshadowed the whole series. We learn how Goon got the iconic mark across his face, why he's a lonely heartbroken bastard, and how he descends into a life of crime.
Includes Vol 4-6. Unfortunately this edition is standard sized paperback and the old Darkhorse Library editions are hard to find for a reasonable price. Powell's artwork definitely deserves the oversized treatment.
Volume 4
After establishing the world of The Goon in the first few volumes, I think Powell struggles here to create a strong narrative and direction for the series. But over the 5 stories he introduces a ton of new characters and depth to the world, most of the new characters I still remember from reading this series ages ago.
Similar to Mignola's approach to Hellboy - this is a mish-mash of all of Powell's genre interests. Zombies, monsters, robots, Charles Dickens, 30s gangster pulp fiction. Put in a blender and explored by The Goon and his best friend Freddy.
His artwork continues to look impressive. I really like his use of pencil, something you don't often get the chance to see in comics.
Volume 5
After helping then defeating Hieronymous Alloy and El Hombre de Lagarto in volume 4, The battle with the Zombie Priest picks up. Buzzard prevents new corpses from being harvested. On the streets The Goon and Franky help battle zombies and the Priest's new type of Zombie.
The later part of this book is pure action. Goon just battling zombie hordes. Willie Nagel's character really develops here as he finally gets a chance to prove he's not just a slackjaw.
If you like Powell's artwork, this is a great volume for that.
There's a backup piece with a few shorter comics mostly written by Powell but drawn by guests. Pretty cool to see other people draw The Goon world.
Volume 6 Chinatown
The epic graphic novel that's been foreshadowed the whole series. We learn how Goon got the iconic mark across his face, why he's a lonely heartbroken bastard, and how he descends into a life of crime.
August 26, 2024
This collects volumes 4-6 of the original trades, which is really 2 collections of trades and the OGN Chinatown and The Mystery of Mr. Wicker.
The Goon, Volume 4: Virtue and the Grim Consequences Thereof
Another fun and crazy volume of The Goon. Goon's gangster friends start up an old timey football team. A great Christmas Carol spoof and then the return of Dr. Alloy. These stories do such a great job of taking a bunch of different genres and swirling them up in a blender into their own thing. Plus an introduction and prose story by Thomas Lennon of The State.
The Goon, Volume 5: Wicked Inclinations
The Goon gets a horror edge to it as the war with the zombie priest heats up. Lots of action in this one. Powell's pencils and coloring are just exquisite. Love this book.
The Goon, Volume 6: Chinatown and The Mystery of Mr. Wicker
The Goon gets serious in his first OGN. Powell's been waiting to do this story for awhile. It's about why he's something of a curmudgeon and how he got those scars on his face. Not much humor to be found in this installment which is atypical. Powell somehow managed to step up his artistic game. (His art was already fantastic.) He uses some different techniques to show you when the story is taking place and it all looks so deliciously good.
The Goon, Volume 4: Virtue and the Grim Consequences Thereof
Another fun and crazy volume of The Goon. Goon's gangster friends start up an old timey football team. A great Christmas Carol spoof and then the return of Dr. Alloy. These stories do such a great job of taking a bunch of different genres and swirling them up in a blender into their own thing. Plus an introduction and prose story by Thomas Lennon of The State.
The Goon, Volume 5: Wicked Inclinations
The Goon gets a horror edge to it as the war with the zombie priest heats up. Lots of action in this one. Powell's pencils and coloring are just exquisite. Love this book.
The Goon, Volume 6: Chinatown and The Mystery of Mr. Wicker
The Goon gets serious in his first OGN. Powell's been waiting to do this story for awhile. It's about why he's something of a curmudgeon and how he got those scars on his face. Not much humor to be found in this installment which is atypical. Powell somehow managed to step up his artistic game. (His art was already fantastic.) He uses some different techniques to show you when the story is taking place and it all looks so deliciously good.
August 18, 2022
I've recently got done reading the 2nd volume and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.
It has a 1930s pulp horror feel to it with a dose of comedy thrown in.
Just picture the dialogue that is straight out of the old Eastside Kids movies mixed in with Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.
The art work is fantastic especially the beautiful pencil rendering in the last part of the book in "Chinatown".
I mean I bought the book for just the art alone and was totally gratified after reading the stories.
Great fun and highly recommended!
It has a 1930s pulp horror feel to it with a dose of comedy thrown in.
Just picture the dialogue that is straight out of the old Eastside Kids movies mixed in with Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.
The art work is fantastic especially the beautiful pencil rendering in the last part of the book in "Chinatown".
I mean I bought the book for just the art alone and was totally gratified after reading the stories.
Great fun and highly recommended!
June 25, 2024
The Goon’s past is unearthed, the source of his facial scars revealed, and Buzzard becomes more fleshed out and important. Goon gets new adversaries and tangles with the old ones again also. Franky gets a short story in prose, and is given - can you believe this? - heartwarming moments.
I remember Chinatown and the Mystery of Mister Wicker from when I first read The Goon about 15 years ago. The story begins to elevate The Goon from ridiculous violent undead fun to comics masterpiece . Volume 2 is a step up from volume 1 and I recall it getting better from here.
I remember Chinatown and the Mystery of Mister Wicker from when I first read The Goon about 15 years ago. The story begins to elevate The Goon from ridiculous violent undead fun to comics masterpiece . Volume 2 is a step up from volume 1 and I recall it getting better from here.
January 12, 2023
A fun book with a variety of stories, from a short story, to a Goon take on the classic Scrooge Christmas Story and a great story at the end giving us a look at some of the goons and frankys history together.
August 4, 2024
Best comic book characters ever thought up!
August 29, 2024
The Chinatown story is revealed and it's so good that it makes it impossible for me to give this book less than 5/5 rating.
September 22, 2024
I love this series! It is so twisted that I can't put it down!
November 22, 2024
Also a bunch of fun
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