Jeff Steinberg: Champion of Earth
Oni Press · 2016–2017 · 6 issues
About the series
In this six-issue miniseries from Oni Press (2016–2017), writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Tony Fleecs deliver a lively, retro-futurist adventure about a washed-up former child star who must reluctantly suit up as Earth's champion against an alien invasion. Fleecs' energetic, cartoon-inflected artwork brings a playful, Saturday-morning-cartoon vibe to the story, while Fialkov balances absurd humor with genuine heart. A clever, affectionate homage to 1980s pop culture and the tropes of heroic kid-heroes, Jeff Steinberg: Champion of Earth is a fun, self-contained romp that stands out for its offbeat premise and warm, character-driven storytelling.