Fanboy #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together the complete six-issue miniseries Fanboy, originally published by DC in 2001. Written by Mark Evanier and illustrated by Sergio Aragonés, the story follows a passionate comic book enthusiast who gets the chance to work at a major publisher, offering a humorous and affectionate look at fandom and the comics industry.
In "Fanboy #1," teenage comic shop employee Finster finds himself in over his head when a gang of dirty bikers threatens a beach party. With nerves and courage on the line, he must think fast—and Superman steps in to show him that brains can be just as powerful as brawn.
In "Fanboy #2," Finster’s quiet class time takes a wild turn when he’s caught reading Green Lantern Archives—only to be suddenly chosen by a dying Green Lantern’s ring. When his teacher is transformed into a villain powered by a beam of green light, forcing students into a mind-control learning device, Finster must team up with the legendary Hal Jordan to stop her before the classroom becomes a prison of endless lessons.
In "Fanboy #3," Finster, a devoted comic shop employee, finds himself caught between a protest outside the store and a personal vendetta when he kicks out the banned kid Weasel. After a frantic call about a rare EC comics lot, Finster rushes to buy it—only to return and discover Weasel has stolen the box, triggering a sudden, shocking transformation into a purple Hulk. The Justice League arrives, drawn in by the chaos, as Finster’s life spins into uncharted territory.
In "Fanboy #4," Finster takes the stand in a courtroom showdown over selling a comic to a minor, turning the trial into a passionate defense of comics as cultural artifacts. He traces the rise of the Comics Code Authority, draws parallels to book burnings under the Nazis, and champions the enduring power of stories—while William Gaines makes a striking appearance in the proceedings.
In "Fanboy #5," the theft of a pristine Batman #1 from a comic shop sends Finster on a surreal journey, donning the mantle of different Robins to track down the missing issue alongside various incarnations of Batman. The mystery unfolds as the line between hero and fan blurs, with each version of the Dark Knight offering a new clue in the hunt.
In "Fanboy #6," Fineas, determined to win Kimberly’s hand to the school dance, leaps into his imagination when she says no. His journey leads him to Paradise Island, where he meets Wonder Woman—only to find her making a mysterious phone call that might just change everything.
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↩ Reprints Fanboy #1 (1999), Fanboy #2 (1999), Fanboy #3 (1999), Fanboy #4 (1999), Fanboy #5 (1999), Fanboy #6 (1999)
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