Title: Donnie Page’s U.S.the Flag Semiquincentennial Special # 1
Publisher: Blue Moon Comics
Story and Art by: Dana Black
Words and Colors by: Lloyd Smith
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.bluemooncomics.org
Comments: We are given the origin of U.S. Flag, and it is short and to the point. U.S. Flag is drawn and posed as a true hero throughout the story. The backgrounds could use more detail, and the supporting characters in the background scenes would benefit from additional refinement as well. U.S. Flag is presented as an inspiring hero. This story shows him as a fighting man willing to give everything for his country. It also serves as a dedication to the real-life heroes who sacrificed so much so that we could enjoy the freedoms we have today. “Operation: Classified!” is a black-and-white illustrated story. While the artwork could use a little more detail, it remains effective in telling the story. Dana Black’s art style is unique and takes some getting used to. Once it clicks, however, it stands out as something truly impressive. The energy in the artwork is easy to feel on every page. One of the highlights is watching U.S. Flag punch out Nazis. The story features some wonderfully bizarre villains that give the tale a horror-story atmosphere as U.S. Flag fights his way through danger. The monster is surprisingly touching, and we see that he cares not only about himself but about others as well. Liberty Lad serves as the narrator, and his narration adds depth to the story by providing readers with valuable insight into the events unfolding on the page. J.W. Erwin delivers a beautiful pin-up page featuring U.S. Flag in action—once again fighting Nazis, which is something he does very well. “U.S. Flag and Liberty Lad!” was created by Donnie Page, plotted by Donnie Page and Lloyd Smith, scripted and colored by Lloyd Smith, penciled by Donnie Smith, and inked by John Gentile. This story explodes with action from beginning to end as U.S. Flag and Liberty Lad kick plenty of Nazi butt. The facial expressions, particularly those of Hitler, are exceptionally well done. The all-out battle sequences are so intense they may leave readers stunned into silence. Quinton Bedwell rounds out the issue with an action-packed pin-up page of U.S. Flag that perfectly captures the character’s heroic spirit.
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