Fred Flintstone believes that he can progress at his work if he follows Mr. Slate's demands by teaching some caveman how to get the job done. However, there are bigger matters at hand since Wilma also needs his support.
This is one of the series I was anticipating the most. I always had a soft spot for The Flintstones and DC's reinvention of Hanna Barbera's properties was an excellent way to start once again with the characters. Plus, this is handled by Mark Russell from Prez which, while I disagreed with some of the beliefs there, still was interesting read. So how does this fare?
Quite nicely I would say.
As you would expect from Russell, this has a certain amount of satire and social commentary which is especially clear once that you see the Neanderthals which are an obvious representation of immigrants (most likely Hispanic people) who work harder and ask for less money than the average cavemen. I think the writer goes for the right route here and it certainly sees things in a manner that is both balanced and on-point.
However, the best part for me was when he focused on the actual characters, particularly Fred and Wilma. Fred is strangely much more supportive and caring than in his previous incarnations, is obvious that he really loves his wife and is ready to help her no matter what. The little moments where they interact demonstrate the affection they have for one another.
The worldbuilding is also surprisingly solid with some classic elements from the cartoon being reinvented in interesting ways while being connected to the origins of some of the characters and showing a much more complex background. Intriguing mentions of wars and Wilma's tribe makes me want to know more about them.
Steve Pugh's artwork is perfect for this due that he has a great skill at depicting expressive characters and detailed backgrounds. His designs are really accurate.
Pretty promising beginning, hope the next issue arrives soon.
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