DC Comics is doing new versions of The Flintstones, Johnny Quest, Scooby Doo, Wacky Races

[Admiral2]

All right kids...just finished Future Quest #4, and they showed THE QUEST JET!

Why is that important? It's not. I'm just over the moon that THEY SHOWED THE FREAKING QUEST JET!

They also took the time to introduce more heroes: Mighty Mightor, Caveman and Dino Boy and Frankenstein Jr. And with Frankie comes the first significant changes to the old cartoon narratives.

Here, they've tied Jonny Quest's origins to Buzz Conroy's. Apparently, Jonny's parents - Benton and Ellen Quest - and Buzz's - Ted and Linda Kim-Conroy - all once worked in the same lab as the evil Dr. Zin. The lab was destroyed by an act of sabotage, killing Ellen Quest and Ted Conroy. With that action, the old team of Ted and Buzz Conroy is out and the new team of Linda Kim and Buzz Conroy is in. Progress? You decide. Also, events at the end of the issue hint at the next significant change, that of Frankie's robot body, from the original to the one shown on the cover of issue one.

And news for you, S.Gallagher: this issue marks the first appearance of The Impossibles...the band anyway. Birdman's spy friend, Deva Sumadi, uses a tablet to show Jan a live stream of an Impossibles concert. (Jan says she likes the music. make of that what you will.) The image is obscured for us readers, probably because the appearance of the Impossibles "in the flesh" is hinted at for the next issue and the creators want to keep us guessing. My guess? There's only three performers shown front and center on stage, so either they're going out of their way to obscure the drummer or they didn't add a girl...they changed one of the Imps into one. We'll likely find out for sure one way or the other in issue #5.

The story is still pretty much straightforward. Big cosmic evil is coming and heroes are gathering to fight it while villains gather to exploit it, and they're still in the gathering stage. The art is good but I still miss Wildey and Toth. (Too bad nobody knows how to raise the dead...yet... )

 

[S.Gallagher]

Yes, I've seen that clip from the comic with the Impossibles on the Ipad or whatever. I've actually heard that the drummer IS the female Impossible, as I guessed which is totally unnecessary as one of the originals could play drums, (would still leave 2 on guitar), or, as they are in the present day, there is easily available technology which can reproduce percussion sounds. I think they are keeping her a mystery for anyone who's interested. Also seems that Buzz Conroy's father is dead in this story, while his mother is alive and it's her - a top roboticist - who has created Franky Jr. rather than her male child. And, from what I've seen, (plenty of 'info and comic panels on the 'net), Jezebel Jade and Deva seem to me to be a pair of hard-nosed, domineering harridans in the guise of "strong women". Have to ask if the 'Imps are to provide "comic relief" by messing up while Spare Part Girl or whatever she is saves the day and get ridiculed by Deva and Jade? I really think there is a PC/feminist, (not simple equality), agenda for the creative team? I'm female of course but the addition of Spare Part Girl to the 'Imps actually makes me feel EXcluded as it's my favourites who are being changed radically in a way that will surely take the attention from them and affect their interaction with each other which was such an important part of the cartoon. And I want to see a bunch of simpering fangirls fawning over the boys without Spare Part Girl or the 2 harridans looking down on them! Omikron isn't the most scary thing in this story if you ask me......!!!!

 

[Nerys Myk]

r. I've actually heard that the drummer IS the female Impossible, as I guessed which is totally unnecessary as one of the originals could play drums, (would still leave 2 on guitar),

Nope. That would ruin the characters. If they didn't play drums in the original then they can't play drums at all. Making an Impossible a drummer would destroy the puirity of the show and my childhood memories.

 

[Skipper]

Nope. That would ruin the characters. If they didn't play drums in the original then they can't play drums at all. Making an Impossible a drummer would destroy the puirity of the show and my childhood memories.

Don't forget that it would further advance the SJWs' agenda.

 

[S.Gallagher]

Don't forget that it would further advance the SJWs' agenda.

Hardly! And - shock horror - I don't mind that they have different, non-matching stage outfits!

 

[Admiral2]

Yes, I've seen that clip from the comic with the Impossibles on the Ipad or whatever. I've actually heard that the drummer IS the female Impossible, as I guessed which is totally unnecessary as one of the originals could play drums, (would still leave 2 on guitar), or, as they are in the present day, there is easily available technology which can reproduce percussion sounds. I think they are keeping her a mystery for anyone who's interested.

That makes sense. We just gotta wait out the month and see.

Also seems that Buzz Conroy's father is dead in this story, while his mother is alive and it's her - a top roboticist - who has created Franky Jr. rather than her male child.

Specifically, she built it based on a drawing he made when he was like five.

And, from what I've seen, (plenty of 'info and comic panels on the 'net), Jezebel Jade and Deva seem to me to be a pair of hard-nosed, domineering harridans in the guise of "strong women".

Deva maybe, but Jade is more of a Mata Hari than a harridan, and you can't blame the new writers for her. She comes with the original Jonny Quest cast, depicted as a true mercenary, someone who will work for anyone who pays her enough (which explains why she's with Zin here) but willing to help the Quest's out now and then because of her past with Race Bannon.

Have to ask if the 'Imps are to provide "comic relief" by messing up while Spare Part Girl or whatever she is saves the day and get ridiculed by Deva and Jade?

Actually, if that were the goal they wouldn't have to make any changes. they could be left their cartoony selves and klutz their way through their scenes. It's more likely they'll be taken to the opposite extreme. They'll actually be remade to be taken so seriously that whatever fun you had watching them would be overshadowed.

I really think there is a PC/feminist, (not simple equality), agenda for the creative team? I'm female of course but the addition of Spare Part Girl to the 'Imps actually makes me feel EXcluded as it's my favourites who are being changed radically in a way that will surely take the attention from them and affect their interaction with each other which was such an important part of the cartoon. And I want to see a bunch of simpering fangirls fawning over the boys without Spare Part Girl or the 2 harridans looking down on them! Omikron isn't the most scary thing in this story if you ask me......!!!!

Actually, Omikron isn't scary at all the way he's drawn. That's one reason I miss the original creators. They could draw a better cosmic villain.

 

[S.Gallagher]

Actually I thought Jezebel Jade was more of a supporting Quest character? And as to making the Impossibles more serious - surely the idea of doing that with characters which were never meant to be is now old and tired? I can see that it would be done to try and fit the 'Imps in with the other characters - but the thing is - they don't. A short in their original style as light relief in the comic or, if they really need their powers for the story, minimal interaction with the other characters - just enough to do their bit, so to speak. No origin story, no explanation as to why no-one guesses that the hero and musician Impossibles are the same in spite of it being obvious, (the absurdity of that is part of the cartoon's charm for me)! and certainly no new member - if she is essential to the story, she can just be a supporting character. Another thing - seems Gravity Girl is now the Galaxy Trio's leader, as indicated by the changed Roman numerals on their costumes. In it's-self I wouldn't think this was of any more significance than the occasional change in leadership many comic book teams have - with everything else here, it seems like this comic should be headed "PC Monthly"!!!!!

 

[Admiral2]

Actually I thought Jezebel Jade was more of a supporting Quest character?

She's not an official member of the Quest team if that's what you mean. Her role on the show was to give Race a love interest and the team access to the less "upright" parts of the world.

And as to making the Impossibles more serious - surely the idea of doing that with characters which were never meant to be is now old and tired? I can see that it would be done to try and fit the 'Imps in with the other characters - but the thing is - they don't. A short in their original style as light relief in the comic or, if they really need their powers for the story, minimal interaction with the other characters - just enough to do their bit, so to speak. No origin story, no explanation as to why no-one guesses that the hero and musician Impossibles are the same in spite of it being obvious, (the absurdity of that is part of the cartoon's charm for me)!

So give the Impossibles an insert story so they can stay the way they are? Sure, but I think the writers are dead set on making them part of the whole narrative.

and certainly no new member - if she is essential to the story, she can just be a supporting character.

We'll see what happens...

Another thing - seems Gravity Girl is now the Galaxy Trio's leader, as indicated by the changed Roman numerals on their costumes. In it's-self I wouldn't think this was of any more significance than the occasional change in leadership many comic book teams have -

And it's not, given that in the cartoon they never acted like any specific person was in charge.

with everything else here, it seems like this comic should be headed "PC Monthly"!!!!!

Can't. That was already a computer magazine.

 

[S.Gallagher]

She's not an official member of the Quest team if that's what you mean. Her role on the show was to give Race a love interest and the team access to the less "upright" parts of the world.



So give the Impossibles an insert story so they can stay the way they are? Sure, but I think the writers are dead set on making them part of the whole narrative.



We'll see what happens...



And it's not, given that in the cartoon they never acted like any specific person was in charge.



Can't. That was already a computer magazine.

O.K. - Social Justice Warrior's digest!

 

[ancient]

This thread gave me PTSD.

Too many flashbacks.

 

[JD]

So, wait.... The Impossibles haven't actually appeared in the comic yet? I had assumed this all came back up because S. Gallagher saw them in the actual comic.

 

[Admiral2]

So, wait.... The Impossibles haven't actually appeared in the comic yet? I had assumed this all came back up because S. Gallagher saw them in the actual comic.

No, I saw them. They had a cameo in issue four.

 

[JD]

Oh yeah, I guess I should have said significant appearance. I guess this just seems like a ridiculous amount of drama for what it sounds like will be a fairly minor part of the comic. I had figured they were one of the major groups that the comic was focusing on.

 

[S.Gallagher]

Oh yeah, I guess I should have said significant appearance. I guess this just seems like a ridiculous amount of drama for what it sounds like will be a fairly minor part of the comic. I had figured they were one of the major groups that the comic was focusing on.

Just that the Impossibles is my favourite cartoon ever - sounds cheesey, but I've always found it totally enchanting, (Disney eat your heart out)!! and I just don't like the idea - or see any reason - for drastic changes to it.

 

[Admiral2]

Oh yeah, I guess I should have said significant appearance. I guess this just seems like a ridiculous amount of drama for what it sounds like will be a fairly minor part of the comic. I had figured they were one of the major groups that the comic was focusing on.

They are. This was just their first appearance. They should be fully fleshed out next issue.

 

[JD]

I see. I know I've been posting about it, but I hadn't really been that close of attention to Future Quest until now. I was more interested in The Flintstones and Scooby Apocalpyse, but since Future Quest was included with them I was reading and posting about it.
Now I'm actually starting to get seriously interested. How much would I miss if I went in with no previous knowledge of the characters? Should I try and get some of the DVDs of the shows from Netflix before I start reading it?

 

[S.Gallagher]

I see. I know I've been posting about it, but I hadn't really been that close of attention to Future Quest until now. I was more interested in The Flintstones and Scooby Apocalpyse, but since Future Quest was included with them I was reading and posting about it.
Now I'm actually starting to get seriously interested. How much would I miss if I went in with no previous knowledge of the characters? Should I try and get some of the DVDs of the shows from Netflix before I start reading it?

Try Youtube first and then you can buy DVD's of those you particularly like.

 

[Admiral2]

I see. I know I've been posting about it, but I hadn't really been that close of attention to Future Quest until now. I was more interested in The Flintstones and Scooby Apocalpyse, but since Future Quest was included with them I was reading and posting about it.
Now I'm actually starting to get seriously interested. How much would I miss if I went in with no previous knowledge of the characters? Should I try and get some of the DVDs of the shows from Netflix before I start reading it?

Youtube can be hit or miss for finding full episodes of the shows, especially the original Jonny Quest. You might be better off streaming or downloading.

And to answer your question, yes, you should try to see the shows before reading the comic, because the creators of the comic are writing it with the expectation that their readers already know who the characters are, unlike the other series, which are introducing completely revamped character sets. It's not as if you're missing some huge character arc or story arc continued from the sixties, but that might actually throw you off, given how accustomed genre fans are nowadays to arcs. You'd be looking for something that isn't there. The comic book started the way the cartoons started: no backstory, no origin story. This is the hero and he's kicking this villain's ass this week. The backstory in issue four is the most we've gotten on the Quests since the original show premiered.

 

[S.Gallagher]

They are. This was just their first appearance. They should be fully fleshed out next issue.

May seem odd to say this about my favourites - but I'd prefer them to only have a minor role in this particular comic as I feel minimum interaction with the other characters, (who do work well together), would be best in their case as their story style is so different and I'd rather it stay that way!

 

[Admiral2]

May seem odd to say this about my favourites - but I'd prefer them to only have a minor role in this particular comic as I feel minimum interaction with the other characters, (who do work well together), would be best in their case as their story style is so different and I'd rather it stay that way!

That doesn't seem odd to me. I get why you're saying it. I'm only saying what I expect to happen next issue.