The Goon Library Volume 1 Hardcover – November 24, 2015

Picked up this book because it was recently turned into a roleplaying game for the Savage Worlds system and I wanted to see what it was all about. The Goon is a fun, crazy setting with tough-guy protagonists, zombie antagonists, and a giant spider who hangs out at the corner bar and plays poker. Picking up the library volume was a good move on my part, and I'm looking forward to getting volume 2 in the future.

I had picked up some Goon stories here and there, but never gotten around to reading the whole series. When I ordered the volume 1, I didn't expect it to be nearly as big or as beautiful as it turned out to be. Sure, Mr. Powell repeatedly warns that the early Goon stuff is rough compared to the art down the road, but it's still great fun, and this collection in particular is awesome. Definitely a bargain at the price, and hey, it can double as a weapon in case you need to defend yourself!

If you're a reader of comics and you're looking for something a little left of center, keep on looking... Cuz Eric Powell's "The Goon" (not to be confused with that hockey movie starring Stifler) is so far left of center, I don't even think center counts as a thing anymore. Great artwork that looks like something you could've seen in an old Dick Tracy comic strip, totally in keeping with the setting and time period, highlights some great tongue in cheek writing. Nothing's off limits, no gag is too gross.

Amazing. I read a few comics for free of The Goon and I was hooked. This Library vol1 is perfect for its price, and helps set up perfectly the vibe and humor of the entire Goon series.

Just gobbled up all the Goon libraries. Where have you been all my life? Funny, irreverent and beautiful to look at, but enough about my wife, this book was awesome.

This is a big, heavy book! Such a great deal for anyone who loves the Goon! I don't know of a cheaper way anyone could read all of these!

He is the Mohammad Ali of comics anti-heros ... love the Goon

Was a gift for a friend he found it to be a good book with loads of violence and a great story.

This is a beautiful book,a similar size to the absolute size DC hardcovers.It's not for everybody as some of the other reviews show.The Goon is set in it's own universe, in a world that seems to be perpetually stuck in the 1940's,a world stuffed with supernatural creatures and Lovecraftian horror's.Turf wars between zombies and humans are frequent with lots of laugh out loud moments, comedy violence and general all round monster/gangster fun.So if i were you i would pick up The Goon and check it out for yourself.At this price for such a large and high quality book you can't really go wrong.

Starting with the good:This is the usual excellent quality presentation from Dark Horse library editions, premium paper, well printed, sewn binding, very high quality, so from that perspective fantastic value for money.The not so good (and this is purely personal taste).It's a bit offbeat for me, the result of which is that there's no real sense of progression or depth to the overall story. It's a bit slapstick for my reading taste, hence carries limited weight. It's similar in tone to Adam Warren's Empowered.

I have only now discovered the goon. I know I know I'm late like Greeks at a dinner party.The goon is absolutely hilarious. It doesn't take it self serious and Eric is having loads of fun. The art progresses throughout the book. The goon and Franky are both cool characters. I can't wait to read more, will be ordering the second volume shortly.

Collection of the year ! Probably best purchase I made in long time. Must have piece for every fan.

Another fantastic Library Volume from Dark Horse. Before I get into the Goon (which I never had read before), I wish DC/Marvel/Image would take note of the Dark Horse Library versions which are superior to Deluxe/oversized versions of the other three because:1. Price: Usually the librarys are cheaper than comparative deluxes from Image/Marvel/DC. I bought this from 28 bucks. Compared to the 40 I paid for Fatale Deluxe volume 2 when pre-ordered. The Goon Library is a much nicer hardcover.2. Size: They are bigger than the deluxes from the other companies3. Quality: They have extremely high quality and thick paper. I find this really helps if you live in a humid/dry environment. Stops the wavy page issue from cropping upThis volume is fantastic, I have already pre-ordered 2 and 3. In terms of The Goon itself? I love it. Its well drawn (I actually really like the art style on the first issues), and the characters are charming and hilarious. I have read and own lots of content (Hellboy, Daredevil, Preacher, Sin City, Hawkeye, Vagabond, Prophet, Criminal, Sleeper, etc.. etc...) and after going through this The Goon shoots the top of my favourite comic collection.Make sure to pick this up. I think the price has gone up but I would say even if it costs $40 its more than worth the price of admission.