Down, Set, Fight!

“Down, Set, Fight!” is one of those books where you can tell the creators just let loose and had fun with it. The whole idea of a washed-up jock brawling with a bunch of nutty mascots? It's goofy as heck, and you gotta give props to Bowers, Sims, and Kowalchuk for rolling with such a wild pitch. Kowalchuk's art is the real MVP here, slinging out the action with a kind of pop that keeps your eyes glued to the chaos.

But man, the book kinda drops the ball when it comes to telling a solid story. It's like, you've got this cool setup, but then the plot just jogs in place without going anywhere exciting. The characters? They're pretty one-note, and there's nothing about the story that sticks with you after you close the cover. Even with all the flashy art and the bold colors jumping off the page, the comic ends up feeling like a missed shot – it's got the moves, but not the game-winning play you're hoping for.