PS238 I With Liberty and Recess for All (Paperback)

by Aaron Williams (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
A collection of the PS238 comic boo, Volume 1. Issues #0 through #5.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Dork Storm Press; First printing edition (October 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930964692
• ISBN-13: 978-1930964693
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #777,665 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Visit ps238, April 11, 2009

By	Jon Johnson "sirjonjohnson" (Portland, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

PS238 is potentially the best comic book series for all-ages readers about young costumed heroes (and villains). If you have a new reader interested in comics, superheroes and good characters, you have found your pot of gold in this title. If you have an old, jaded fan of comics, you have the same. Makes for a great gift for fans of science fiction, drama and humor. The best of recommendations for people that enjoy sharing with their children.

5.0 out of 5 stars genius, November 13, 2008

By	Kurt B. Benson (idaho) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

the entire PS238 series is a work of genius; with both subtle and slapstick humor. there is depth to the storyline as fledgling heroes and villains deal with each other and growing up powered (or not powered in one case).

3.0 out of 5 stars Start of a good series, October 25, 2008

By	Akachei - See all my reviews

"With Liberty and Recess For All" is the first collection of PS238 comics by Aaron Williams. PS238 is a humor comic about a group of kids with superpowers (and one without) attending a boarding school for these "metahumans". It's a great idea, and Williams uses it well.

A number of the kids are rather obvious nods to existing superheroes (Superman, The Green Lantern, The Hulk, Sandman, etc) and I'm sure there's several I haven't noticed. Volume 1 has issues 0-5; after the basic introduction of the idea in "#0" (a series of shorter pamphlets), the first 3 issues are largely character introductions. This isn't to say they're not good - #4 and #5 are actually a bit weaker as issues.

Still, all of it is funny, and it doesn't actually lean heavily on superhero parody - much of the humor has other targets. Williams hasn't tapped into his longer storylines yet, so the drama and tension are a little lacking. The humor is plenty to carry it, however; PS238 is well worth reading, and you may as well start at the beginning.

***1/2