The Stop Button

They had me until the last page. I mean, OMAC is a terrible idea for DC’s relaunch. It’s a big Kirby homage when the line is supposed to be geared at people who don’t know or care about Jack Kirby.

But it’s also Keith Giffen letting loose. Apparently, he can be freewheeling when he’s got the president of the company as his co-writer (or whatever Dan Didio’s position’s called). Because the story’s so straightforward and enthusiastic, they could practically get away with anything in terms of dialogue. But it’s still good dialogue. Giffen always had an ear for conversation.

The only problem–besides the last page (which might even be in the original Kirby continuity, I don’t care)–is Scott Koblish’s inks. He controls Giffen, making the lines thin and tight. For a better Kirby homage, it should’ve just been Giffen.

Maybe Koblish is supposed to make it accessible….

CREDITS

Office Management Amidst Chaos; writers, Dan Didio and Keith Giffen; penciller, Giffen; inker, Scott Koblish; colorist, Hi-Fi; letterer, Travis Lanham; editor, Harvey Richards; publisher, DC Comics.