Sir Apropos of Nothing
Issue: #1
Writer: Peter David
Artist: Robin Riggs
32 pp. IDW Publishing. $3.99
Reviewed by Paul Stotts
“I’m sure the horse had a name, but since it didn’t ask me mine, I saw no reason to inquire after its.”—Sir Apropos of Nothing #1
Author Peter David’s new fantasy-themed comic Sir Apropos of Nothing chronicles the adventures of Sir Apropos, a man with few scruples and a self-professed string of bad luck. Apropos isn’t above kicking a man when he’s down, particularly if it helps his own cause. Calling him self-serving still might be an understatement.
Apropos is the type of antihero that all the cool kids are writing about now: sarcastic, clever, and with a hint of a mean streak. He’s Dr. House with a robe and sword, posturing coolness with that unapologetic I-don’t-care attitude, a more evolved version of a teenager (all the juvenile attitude minus the incessant whining). Secretly we delight in his badness, salivate over his rebelliousness, and just love the fact he says what is on his mind. And he’s good for a few laughs too.
David’s script has moments of being laugh-out-loud funny, particularly when he takes a few well-placed shots at Stephen King’s Dark Tower saga. The issue’s tone is definitely comedic, and David’s good-natured humor ends up making the story quite appealing. It’s a charm spell looking for a victim. And a refreshing change from a lot of fantasy that takes itself too seriously.
David and artist Robin Riggs have created a fun and enjoyable new antihero. Let’s hope that future issues of Sir Apropos of Nothing continue to produce such hearty laughs.
Final Grade: 80 out of 100
1 comments:
sounds fun, House with a robe and sword? How can I resist.
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