Reviewer: Mathan “Clock King†Erhardt
Story Title: Boy’s Night Out
Written by: Judd Winick
Penciled by: Manuel Garcia
Inked by: Steve Bird
Colored by: Guy Major
Lettered by: Clem Robins
Editor: Bob Schreck
Publisher: DC Comics
We begin with Ollie and Roy “Arsenal†Harper discussing the events of the last few issues. Roy tries to help Ollie heal, but Ollie suggests that perhaps Connor could use a helping hand in the healing department. So Roy takes Connor out for a night on the town.
Their first stop is Connor’s pick, and needless to say it doesn’t quite pack enough of a testosterone punch for Roy. So he decides for a change of venue, a gentleman’s club! Strangely enough Connor doesn’t quite fin in. They discuss Connor’s sexuality, and go to a store where they stop a crime. They end up with a realization that they are both heirs to Ollie.
Winick wrote a good story. All to often after a major story arc the repercussions aren’t addressed, not the case here. I really enjoyed the mindset of Connor’s approach to dealing with criminals. Roc is decidedly Ollie Jr. But for an issue with little action it was an entertaining read.
Gracia and Bird have a very clean look (I can overlook Roy’s goatee on page #1.) The action flows nicely, the women look great, and the facial expressions are fantastic. This team has a great future ahead of them. And a Bolland cover is worth a thousand words.
