The Goon Volume 3: Heaps Of Ruination (Goon (Numbered)) [Paperback]

Eric Powell (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Series: Goon (Numbered) | Publication Date: February 22, 2005

Beware all undead minions and other variegated doers of badness! Rouse up trouble with the honest folks of Lonely Street and it's the Goon you'll answer to! Robot or alien, werewolf or vampire, zombie or gorilla (or zombie-gorilla), it makes no difference to the Goon — he'll serve you up a mouthful of broken teeth right quick, as evidenced by the fine tales collected in this fine volume — the third in the ever-expanding line chronicling the triumphs and tragedies of the lone man brave enough to stand against the Zombie Priest and his ghoulish army of ... um ... ghouls. This volume also includes a very special guest appearance by Hellboy co-written and drawn by award-winning Hellboy creator, Mike Mignola!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Lovers of monster comics, zombie capers and brooding heroes will enjoy the third Goon collection, with its loving mockery of horror conventions. The Goon himself is a Bogart-type antihero, and his "Rick's Café" is Norton's Pub, a dead-end joint in a landscape equal parts English village and Depression-era Chicago. This volume contains four distinct tales of peril. The first involves saving the world from the minions of the nameless man, a zombie priest; high points include an obnoxious psychic seal, an enormous robot and this beautiful bit of dialogue: "Release the great zombie chimp!" The second story features a malevolent, tentacled creature who gets his English from an "Interdimensional to English Dictionary." Somehow, the story evolves into a battle between a fire-breathing lizard and an enormous gorilla. The third piece is a guest appearance by Hellboy, drawn by Mike Mignola. Much of the fun of this tale comes from the culture clash experienced by Hellboy himself—the rest from an evil, giant octopus. The final story, "The Vampire Dame Had to Die," ventures into the gothic realm, with pretentious vampires and one very dangerous undead lady. Powell's striking art captures the ghoulish fun perfectly. If the occasional bit of potty humor seems senselessly over the top, it's quickly forgiven in the swirl of action and laughs in this tasty collection. (Mar.)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse (February 22, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593072929
• ISBN-13: 978-1593072926
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #728,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, twisted, and stylish., February 12, 2010

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Goon combines the vintage feel of 1950's Universal horror with the eerie but goofy charm of The Misfits, while delivering dynamic art and unforgettable characters. And, at the same time in certain isolated moments Goon is really really funny. The stories run a very comprehensive gamut of outlandishness and can go from hilariously over the top to downright emotionally haunting.

The stories are compelling, the art is fantastic, and the characters are lovable in all of their calloused glory.

4.0 out of 5 stars Too slow with the releases!!!, October 16, 2009

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I love this dudes art and story, but the printing of his work in terrible! Collect them all, I swear you'll not regret it!

4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly Satisfying, May 5, 2009

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The artwork for The Goon is an absolute treat for graphic comic enthusiasts. Reminiscent of the Bone style of clear laid out artwork it is a treat for readers to enjoy both a continuing storyline, short stories as well as and most importantly the defining signature of The Goon - its artwork.