A supervillain named john doe attacks metropolis, and superman finds himself stricken with bouts of amnesia. His real name is supposedly irwin schwab, but he has mental problems that prevent him from truly understanding reality around him, so even his true identity might be no more than a delusion on his part. Great moments in comic book history fanboy press presents. For ambush bug, he adopts a sketchy cartoonish style which matches the humorous vibe of the script.
Ambush bug is the name of a comicbook character that originally appeared in dc comics in the 1980s. Keith giffen returns to share his thoughts on brave and the bold, 1960s comic book dialog, what countdown was counting down to, cholesterol drugs and a list of apologies in advance of julys ambush bug. Son of ambush bug 1 dc comics 1986 comic book discount. The wacky ambush bug introduces new zaniness in whoops, the last issue of this truly comic comic book. Unfortunately on his first mission with his new sidekick, disaster did strike. The new villain proved very popular with fans and the editor of the book, julius schwarz, asked for more of the bug. Before long, he was a superhero of sorts, but not because he had a change of heart. Im compiling the nets most complete list of ambush bug appearances. Ambush bug became popular enough to be featured in two comic book miniseries and several specials, plotted and pencilled by keith giffen and scripted by robert loren fleming. Order codes edit these are the order codes and prices as provided by diamond distribution. Characters main characters allies enemies minor characters other charactersplacesthings recent storylines ambush bug. Ambush bugs origin is shrouded in mystery, or possibly too many comic book origin stories.
Son of ambush bug 1986 from dc comics league of comic geeks. This miniseries from keith giffen was a follow up to the popular ambush bug and ambush bug special. Ambush bug is a superhero who has appeared in several comic books published by dc comics. Ambush bug quickly evolved into a guy who regularly breaks the fourth wall, knowing full well that hes a comic book character. The cowboys and romances were gone, the kidfriendly caspers and richie riches were on their way out and only big two superhero books were any level of success, each under increasingly inflexible rules of operation. When prey approaches closely enough, the ambush bug grasps it with its front legs. Like the previous ambush bug series, this title poked fun at dc comics and the comic book industry as a whole.
A character from the dcu, created by comic book writerartist keith giffen, ambush bug is the cloudcuckoolander secret identity of irwin schwab, a man raised solely on tv who one day discovered a green teleportation suit that was sent within a. It is a doll, that the bug adopts as his ward and dubs cheeks the toy wonder. Plus, find out what really happened when ambush bug met blue beetle. A character from the dcu, created by comic book writerartist keith giffen, ambush bug is the cloudcuckoolander secret identity of irwin schwab, a man raised. A humorous, absurd character whose archenemy is an argyle sock, he has been portrayed as both a villain and a hero. Mar 11, 2018 the thing about ambush bug circa 1985 was that the rules of comic book storytelling had really become hardandfast strictures. A video guide showing all the comic book stack locations featured as part of ambush bugs the lost collection mission in the dcuo death of superman celebration.
After a phone call, something flies through his window. Ambush bugs guide to the multiverse nothing but comics. The lost collection is a oneoff mission for heroes and villains in doomed metropolis. The first few issues in this collection play on that including a hysterical farce featuring superman, ambush bug and perennial losers the legion of substitute heroes. This issue was a nonstop series of comic book injokes, slowed only by commentary on the current dc universe, served with a side of snark. This archive of a dc wizard world philadelphia panel discussion contains vague language that might verify ambush bug s appearance in dcs highconcept weekly book, 52. Ambush bug is a fictional character who has appeared in several comic books published by dc comics. Deadpool started out as sort of a deathstroke clone slade wilsonwade wilson but over time hes turned into an ambush bug knock off. Lucky for you he knows the general idea of where he was when he lost each issue. The comic book may be chronicling chaos, but it is easy to follow chaos. In mourning, ambush bug is then visited by his guardian angel who gives him words of advice. Apr 23, 2018 a video guide showing all the comic book stack locations featured as part of ambush bug s the lost collection mission in the dcuo death of superman celebration.
The charge is insanity, the suspect is ambush bug, and theres no hope for anybody who reads this final issue of the years oddest excuse for a miniseries, provided by the decades oddest excuse for a creative team. Find the value of the dc comic ambush bug volume 1. Huge selection of son of ambush bug 1 dc comics 1986 comic book. Mar 31, 2009 ambush bug started off as a simple idea, superman vs. Scientist, brumel, from the dying planet, schwab, intended to launch his wardrobe into space after he found out he couldnt save his wife or son. Writer giffen is joined by robert loren fleming for the first time in over a decade, and the proud parents bring back the bug in style. Ampersand anachronism anarchist batman anarky ancient one andrea angel thomas halloway angel warren worthington iii angel dust christina angel oday angel salvadore angela animal man. He must have little to do with real ambush bugs, which always seem to take themselves quite seriously. Julius schwartz comic book legend and one of the architects of dcs silver age has passed away at the age of 88. Ambush bug comic read ambush bug comic online in high quality. Shop for son of ambush bug 1 dc comics 1986 comic book plus save on shipping on most orders. After a brief introduction into the ambush bug family where we meet ambush bug s family, which apparently consists of real ambush bugs, we cut a local police precinct in metropolis. Action comics is an issue of the series action comics volume w.
He is one of the few comic book characters that will often break the fourth wall. Ambush bug is the kind of funny dc comics needs right now. So lets all take one last look at julies vacation slides. He is one of the few comic book characters that will often break.
As he graduated into a leading role in various miniseries and one. Contentsshow publication dates last issue ambush bug. Written by oddballs keith giffen and robert loren fleming, penciled by giffen, inked by bob oksner. During its journey, the suit got bitten by a radioactive space spider.
Ambush bug insect, subfamily phymatinae britannica. The character who puts the comic back in comic books. Ambush bug has lost some of his most important superman comic books in doomed metropolis. If thats your bag, as it is mine, you should enjoy this series. Year none is a sixissue comic book limited series written by keith giffen and robert loren fleming, and illustrated by keith giffen and al milgrom. The thing about ambush bug circa 1985 was that the rules of comic book storytelling had really become hardandfast strictures. Sep, 2018 the new villain proved very popular with fans and the editor of the book, julius schwarz, asked for more of the bug. Julie was ambush bugs editor during his heyday and was often featured in the books. After a brief introduction into the ambush bug family where we meet ambush bugs family, which apparently consists of real ambush bugs, we cut a local police precinct in metropolis. Like the previous ambush bug series, this title poked fun at. Ambush bug, subfamily phymatinae, any of 291 species of bugs order heteroptera that are most abundant in the tropical americas and asia and that hide on flowers or other plant parts, from which they ambush their prey. So, view our 2,000 comics or other ambush bug comics. So seven issues later, keith giffen plotted and penciled a brilliant oneoff issue dialogue by paul levitz and inks by kurt schaffenberger where ambush bug teleports on to supermans back just as the man of steel is traveling into the future.
Son of ambush bug 1986 from dc comics league of comic. He has starred in several critically acclaimed miniseries, though he is pretty much on the fringe of the. Characters main characters allies enemies minor characters other charactersplacesthings recent storylines. Ambush bug is a fictional superhero character who has appeared in several comic books published by dc comics.
Written by keith giffen and robert loren fleming, with art and cover by giffen and bob oksner. A character from the dcu, created by comic book writerartist keith giffen, ambush bug is the cloudcuckoolander secret identity of irwin schwab, a man raised solely on tv who one day discovered a green teleportation suit that was sent within a capsule from a doomed planet or so he claims. It was more like he lacked purpose and direction, and wasnt. I hope i live long enough to see a deadpoolambush bug comic. He has starred in several critically acclaimed miniseries. The pod crashed on earth, only two articles of clothing surviving. His layouts mirror the anarchic flavor of the writing, often piling themselves and sight gags on top of each other in a jerky manner which still maintains a sense of rhythm.
He tries to do good but his altered view of reality often gets in the way. His origin is disputed, although the most commonly accepted origin is that brumel a historical. Ambush bug is a dc comics minifigure who appears in lego batman 3. The lost collection dc universe online wiki fandom. Son of ambush bug comic read son of ambush bug comic. Ambush bug is a humorous character and total nutcase. Ambush bug comic read ambush bug comic online in high. Ambush bug answered his own letters, and in his first issue was puzzled that he had to wait months for feedback from the reader who had just finished the book. Ambush bug is known to constantly break the fourth wall and talk about events from other comics, games or movies and sometimes directly addresses the audience. Being a comics reader for almost thirty years, i have seen comics come and go and read too many comics to count, but some comics sear themselves into your soul and you remember the first time you picked it up, read it from cover to cover, then reread it all over again. Son of ambush bug comic read son of ambush bug comic online. Reinvigorated and excited about he success of his first issue, ambush bug decides to celebrate the death of his sidekick by ordering a pizza, and walks back home thinking up various euphemisms to get over the loss of. The series contains many comic book enthusiast and dc injokes and satire. He is currently a news reporter for the new 52 post issue news report channel 52.