VERY FINE/NEAR MINT

(W) James Kochalka, Graham Annable
(A) David Lewman, Jacob Chabot (
CA) Jacob Chabot

In "Missing Man," SpongeBob, Patrick, and Barnacle Boy go on a desperately dumb search for a wayward Mermaid Man, annoying the hero's entire rogues gallery along the way. And SpongeBob becomes the champion of an underground civilization living beneath the Krusty Krab in "Look Out Below." Also, Gary heaves a hairball, courtesy of James Kochalka (Dragon Puncher), and Squidward's clarinet playing gets an assist from Bob Flynn (Heeby Jeeby Comics). All this plus a Scott Shaw! (Simpsons Comics) ad-parody and a pin-up of this issue's sword-and-spongery cover!

Date Available: 02/08/2012

BONUS REVIEW by JOHN SCHAEFER


Holy Roy Thomas, Mermaidman! Issue #7 brings us the Savage Spatula of Spongebob and Patrick has never looked better! But the real treat this time around is David Lewman's "Missing Man" story. Guesting everyone's favorite retired heroes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy! And did we mention that it's Barnacle Boy's birthday! And where Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are can the Dirty Bubble and Man-Ray be far behind? With funny ads, a mini-poster, Mister Crabbs and Squidward, it's another fun-filled trip under the sea.

8 out of 10 Grahams