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But ultimately I really appreciate how the creators of the 1988 miniseries found a pretty creative way to work around editorial mandates, while still making their series the way they wanted it. 12/12
This idea, that Plas and Woozy saw the world as cartoony, would become a status quo for the duo in the few appearances they made in later stories, including two Superman comics and a Shazam!. It wasn’t always as perfect as Barta and Nowlan’s pairing, but it still was fun! 7/12
(Kevin Nowlan apparently was also disappointed when he couldn’t full-on cartoon with his sections, but they still can shine through.)
I personally love them. The way they contrast with Plas’ POV, and how much of a freak he really would seem to people. 6/12
The book would take a page or two per issue to show the world as it “really was”, called Reality Checks, which were illustrated by Kevin Nowlan. They contrasted greatly with Barta’s pages, highlighting how different the real-world perspective was to Plastic Man’s. 5/12
With Plastic Man, it served as a double meaning, as he was doused with acid, and so he saw the world “on acid”, like ya do when you take LSD. Woozy Winks, however, was more simply insane/schizophrenic, having been kicked out of Arkham Asylum because of Reagan. 4/12
I did in fact draw an updated version, and one with colors
Ironically, his most famous appearances in cartoons, including his own show in 1979, his supporting roles in Batman The Brave And The Bold, Justice League Action, and the animated Injustice movie, all use his traditional bare legged with red trunks look
You’d have a great cast to start with. Rex is a good hearted adventurous freak, Sapphire’s a vapid but caring and brave partner, Simon and Java as antagonistic main characters who still have to help, and a chance for an expansive supporting cast with 2 Element Women and E-Dog too
I hope that someone takes the gameplay for Kamala and translates it into a Plastic Man game… it would be really good for him!