FF #4 Review

FF #4

by Matt Fraction and Mike Allred

This has got to be the weirdest cover I've seen in a while.

Matt Fraction tells this short standalone story revolving around the Moloids trying to keep  She-Hulk from hooking up. Who do they go to for help? Bentley, of course! The result of their escapades are hilarious. This is one of the funniest comics I've read in a long time, as Fraction barely gives the main plot about taking down Doom any attention. Fraction understands the large cast's many personalities, and uses them to the book's advantage. He makes each student of the FF seem important, even Alex. My only problem with the book is the lack of the Doom plot, as the last issue made it seem like it's really important. 

Mike Allred's art lags a little bit in this comic. His signature style is here, and does a great job with the many scenes in Jen's date. His style is crucial in the book's humor. The thing is, he frequently screws up on facial expressions in this issue. Sometimes he makes characters look creepier when they're not supposed to be, or not as strong as the script says they are.

I'll be honest, my expectations for this issue were lessened when I saw the weird cover, but it turns out, I was in for one of my favorite chapters of FF so far. Be warned, the Doom plot takes a backseat, but if you like humor with your comics, you'll love FF #4.

STORY: 4.5/5

+ It's just so funny!

+_Great handle on the large cast

+ Intriguing cliffhanger

- Whatever happened to Doom?

ART: 3.5/5

+ Very energetic

+ Fits the script (for the most part)

- Weird faces

VERDICT: 4/5