Mutant, Texas: Tales Of Sheriff Ida Red (Paperback)

by Paul Dini (Author), J. Bone (Author)

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Product Description
The story of how Ida Red got her star—a tale as tall as Texas is wide. The sleepy town of Mutant, Texas, has had its share of disasters, some of which have caused them to…well, mutate. When their special features catch the eye of a traveling freak show, it’s down to Ida Red to find out who is attempting to harm the people of her town. From BATMAN’s Paul Dini and GOTHAM GIRLS’ J. Bone.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Oni Press; illustrated edition edition (April 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929998538
• ISBN-13: 978-1929998531
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,844,697 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book, July 25, 2005

A Kid's Review

I like Ida because she is fun and is a good role model for girls. I am tired of wonder woman. It was good to read about someone who is around my age and could maybe be my friend someday. It makes me also think I am a hero too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yee-haw! Ida Red rules!, May 25, 2005

By	Sherri Mintz "Sherri Mintz" (CA) - See all my reviews

This is the first compilation of Paul Dini's MUTANT, TEXAS comic stories. The star is Ida Red, a winsome yet spunky orphaned Texas gal who discovers amazing powers lurking just beneath her supposedly "normal" exterior. J. Bone's artwork has the timeless look of classic cartoons and the amusing supporting cast of talking armadillos, comical Texas politicians and villainous coyotes make this series a winner. I can't wait for more!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Dini does it again!, April 14, 2005

By	M. L. Stankiewicz - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The creative genius behind BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES, JINGLE BELLE and writer of the current hit ABC series LOST delivers his most imaginative work to date. Set in a marvelous, mystical corner of the southwest, MUTANT, TEXAS chronicles the adventures of Ida Red, a young cowgirl blessed with amazing powers. When her humanlike animal and plant friends are kidnapped and sold as freaks, it's up to Ida to assume the role of Sheriff and track down the villain varmints. Think Buck Rogers meets Roy Rogers with a big helping of Dale Evans thrown in, too. J. Bone's illustrations perfectly match the wit and whimsy in Dini's script. Bone's Ida Red is the consumate cowgirl, brave and strong of course, but playful and prone to the occassional moments of doubt that every young heroine must (and does) overcome. The chapter where Ida faces down an angry jaguar and tames it like a bucking bronco is a tall tales scene that would do old Pecos Bill proud. MUTANT, TEXAS is a delight for all ages. Kids will love Ida and her talking animal friends (Rolly the armadillo in particular is a hoot) and adults will enjoy the sly humor found in Dini and Bone's western wonderland.