Felix the Cat Presents… Totally Wacky News

    (Felix, 2004)
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Felix’s Totally Wacky News #1 is aimed squarely at the most avid fans of the legendary cartoon cat. From its opening pages, this comic book/tabloid spoof hybrid presupposes that its readers know Felix, his friends, his foes, and their shared histories. Less enthusiastic readers may well feel a little lost as they make their way from cover to cover.

The concept of the issue is clever and even refreshing. But the execution leaves virtually everything to be desired. Neither the comics stories, which account for merely 10 pages, nor the tabloid spoofs are the least bit funny.

The comics tales are drawn in a generic “humor” style that is, with rare exception, as stiff as the most limited of limited animation. The prose pieces lack the maniac urgency of the tabloids they seek to mock. The “photo” cover—Cat Runs for President and Wins—is worth a smile, but that’s the only enjoyment to be had.

Felix the Cat is one of the most popular and recognizable cartoon characters of all time. He deserves a better comic book than this.

— Tony Isabella
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