Jonny Quest #1 is first full comic book in the Jonny Quest comic book series published by Dynamite Entertainment. It was first released on August 14, 2024.[1] Jonny Quest issue #1 picks up immediately after the previous issue, and it features the Quest Team learning what's happened to them and to Palm Key.
Premise[]
Official full synopsis for Jonny Quest #1 from Dynamite:
Get ready to climb aboard the Sea Quest and embark for adventure once more! Legendary boy explorer JONNY QUEST is back, along with his intrepid scientist dad Dr. Benton Quest, bodyguard "Race" Bannon, adopted brother Hadji, and all the rest of the beloved cast from the classic animated series!
Launching out of its issue #0 prelude story in Dynamite’s 2024 Free Comic Book Day release, this action-packed new title begins where the show left off in 1964, but things quickly take a turn for the uncanny as they team returns from an experiment at sea to their home base in Palm Key, only to discover that the once-familiar landscape is now strangely, disquietingly different!
Superstar writer JOE CASEY (Superman, Ben 10) and powerhouse artist SEBASTIAN PIRIZ (We Ride Titans, Deadweights) join together to bring you the brand-new tales of Jonny and the Quest team that the world has been waiting for - all enhanced by fully frameable covers from CHAD HARDIN, JAE LEE and JUNE CHUNG, TOM RANEY, BOB LAYTON, and RICHARD PACE!
Plot summary[]
The Quest Team continues looking around the dilapidated Palm Key. From his control room, the shadowy figure opens the doors to the main compound, and the Quest Team goes inside to look around. The place is a mess, but their rocket belts are still there. While looking through Dr. Quest's office, he finds something on his desk and urgently sends the boys outside.
Dr. Quest reveals to Race that he's found his day planner, in his own handwriting, with dates from the future. Dr. Quest concludes that they have traveled forward in time due to the lightning strike while testing the Quantum Counter. He decides not to tell the boys because he doesn't want to scare them.
Outside, Bandit follows a scent to two gravestones: one for Race, 1932 - 1989, and one for Dr. Quest, 1927 - 2004. The boys conclude that they've traveled to the future, and Jonny is distraught because the graves are real. Jonny decides not to tell Dr. Quest or race because it would upset them.
Suddenly there are dozens of drones over the island. The boys run from missiles. Dr. Quest and Race run outside to see what's happening and run from fire. Hadji takes down one of the drones. Dr. Quest tells Race that they need the Quantum Counter. Race puts on a rocket belt and gets the Quantum Counter from the Sea Quest before the drones destroy it.
Massive Tesla coils begin rising up from the island. Race gets back with the Quantum Counter as the Tesla coils create an energy net, destroying all the drones. They realize that the island is defending itself from this specific kind of attack.
Their conversation is interrupted by a man -- the shadowy figure from the control room has emerged. He's elderly with grey hair and a full beard, and he's wearing a familiar black shirt and jeans. He tells them that the island has been a target for years. Jonny comments that the man seems familiar, and the man fondly pets Bandit. Dr. Quest shakes hands with the man, correctly identifying him as an older Jonathan Quest. Jonathan calls him father and welcomes him to the future, and warns him of dangerous enemies.
Three hundred and twenty-sixty miles above them, an unauthorized carrier craft receives data from the attack. Dr. Zin is kept in a nutrient tank, connected to various tubes and wires for life support. Zin's hologram addresses the flight crew about his plans to attack.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
- Jonny Quest
- Dr. Quest
- Hadji
- Race Bannon
- Bandit
- Jonathan Quest the elder
- Dr. Zin
Locations[]
Objects[]
- Quantum Counter
- Rocket belts
- Dr. Zin's attack drones
- Tesla coil defense system
Vehicles[]
- Sea Quest (destroyed)
- Dr. Zin's carrier aircraft
List of variant covers[]
Jonny Quest #1 has 30 variant covers. Covers have art by Chad Hardin, Jae Lee, Tom Raney, Bob Layton, and Richard Pace. Additionally, Chris Samnee has a virgin variant cover of his art from Issue #0, and there are two blank covers. All art has some variants such as a foil cover, a virgin (textless) cover, or a lineart (black & white) cover. See the gallery section below for preview art of all covers.
| Cover artist | Cover version | UPC | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Hardin | Cover A (standard cover) | 725130346599 01011 | |
| Chad Hardin | Cover G, foil | 725130346599 01071 | |
| Chad Hardin | Cover H, foil, virgin | 725130346599 01081 | |
| Chad Hardin | Cover L, virgin | 725130346599 01121 (presumed) | |
| Chad Hardin | Cover M, virgin, metal ($100) | 725130346599 01131 (presumed) | |
| Chad Hardin | Cover P, lineart | 725130346599 01161 (presumed) | |
| Chad Hardin | Cover T, virgin lineart | 725130346599 01201 | |
| Jae Lee | Cover B | 725130346599 01021 | |
| Jae Lee | Cover I, foil | 725130346599 01091 | |
| Jae Lee | Cover J, foil, virgin | 725130346599 01101 | |
| Jae Lee | Cover S, lineart | 725130346599 01191 (presumed) | |
| Jae Lee | Cover V, virgin lineart | 725130346599 01221 (presumed) | |
| Jae Lee | Cover Z, virgin | 725130346599 01261 | |
| Tom Raney | Cover C | 725130346599 01031 | |
| Tom Raney | Cover Q, foil | 725130346599 01171 (presumed) | |
| Tom Raney | Cover R, lineart | 725130346599 01181 (presumed) | |
| Tom Raney | Cover U, virgin lineart | 725130346599 01211 (presumed) | |
| Tom Raney | Cover Y, virgin | 725130346599 01251 | |
| Bob Layton | Cover D | 725130346599 01041 | |
| Bob Layton | Cover N, lineart | 725130346599 01141 (presumed) | |
| Bob Layton | Cover O, foil | 725130346599 01151 (presumed) | |
| Bob Layton | Cover W, virgin | 725130346599 01231 | |
| Bob Layton | Cover ZC, virgin foil | 725130346599 01291 (presumed) | |
| Bob Layton | Cover ZD, virgin lineart, Dynamite.com exclusive | 725130346599 01301 (presumed) | |
| Richard Pace | Cover E | 725130346599 01051 | |
| Richard Pace | Cover X, virgin | 725130346599 01241 (presumed) | |
| Richard Pace | Cover ZB, foil | 725130346599 01281 (presumed) | |
| BLANK AUTHENTIX | Cover F, white blank cover | 725130346599 01061 | |
| BLANK AUTHENTIX | Cover ZA, blue blank cover | 725130346599 01271 (presumed) | |
| Chris Samnee | Cover K, virgin art from issue #0 | 725130346599 01111 | |
Gallery[]
Clips[]
Cover preview art[]
Cover G (foil)
Art by Chad Hardin.
Cover L
Cover M (metal)
Art by Chad Hardin, virgin variant.
Art by Chad Hardin, lineart variant.
Art by Chad Hardin, virgin lineart variant.
Cover I (foil)
Art by Jae Lee.
Cover Z
Art by Jae Lee, virgin variant.
Art by Jae Lee, lineart variant.
Art by Jae Lee, virgin lineart variant.
Cover Q (foil)
Art by Tom Raney.
Art by Tom Raney, virgin variant.
Art by Tom Raney, lineart variant.
Art by Tom Raney, virgin lineart variant.
Cover O (foil)
Art by Bob Layton
Cover ZC (foil)
Art by Bob Layton, virgin variant.
Art by Bob Layton, lineart variant.
Art by Bob Layton, virgin lineart variant.
Art by Richard Pace, virgin variant.
Blank Authentix white cover.
Blank Authentix blue cover.
Art by Chris Samnee, virgin variant of Jonny Quest #0.
Sample pages[]
![Virgin sample page, released June 25, 2024[2]](/wiki/File:JQ01_virgin_sample_1.jpg "JQ01 virgin sample 1.jpg (1.07 MB)")
![Virgin sample page, released June 25, 2024[2]](/wiki/File:JQ01_virgin_sample_2.jpg "JQ01 virgin sample 2.jpg (685 KB)")
![Virgin sample page, released June 25, 2024[2]](/wiki/File:JQ01_virgin_sample_3.jpg "JQ01 virgin sample 3.jpg (770 KB)")
![Virgin sample page, released June 25, 2024[2]](/wiki/File:JQ01_virgin_sample_4.jpg "JQ01 virgin sample 4.jpg (723 KB)")
Reception[]
Readers and critics reacted positively to the first issue. Reviewers that gave ratings generally rated the first issue high: Comical Opinions rated it 9.5/10,[3] Capes & Tights rated it 4.5/5,[4] SuperHeroHype rated it 4/5,[5] and comicbook.com rated it 4/5.[6]
Joe Casey's writing and the updates to the series were praised, with Comical Opinions saying that Casey "recreates the high-flying spirit of adventure and charm of the source material."[3] Justin Soderberg with Capes & Tights said that Casey "perfectly balances nostalgia with fresh, exciting story" and that his "writing pairs perfectly with the tales of Jonny Quest."[4] Matt Morrison with SuperHeroHype called it a "solid story," saying that Casey "does a fantastic job of establishing a spooky atmosphere and capturing the voices of the characters from the cartoon" and that he also "subtly steers the series away from the more objectionable tropes of Atomic Age science fiction."[5] Jordan Jennings with The Comics Beat called the first issue an "excellent start to the new series," saying that Casey "manages to capture the voice and tone of the Jonny Quest cast early on" and that the "overall plot is well constructed with a sense of mystery driving the story forward and an ending that makes you want to see what is next."[7] While Spencer Perry with comicbook.com overall praised the first issue, he also acknowledged that "there are times where writer Joe Casey doesn't always make things super clear" since the first issue picked up directly after the FCBD issue.[6]
Sebastián Piriz's art was highly praised, particularly for his character designs. Matt Morrison with SuperHeroHype said that Piriz "does a fantastic job of capturing the essence of the original Jonny Quest cartoon. While not mimicking the style of Alex Toth, the artwork presents the same aesthetic as his classic character designs."[5] Comical Opinions said "Sebastián Piriz's artwork perfectly captures the look and feel of the original cartoon, enhanced by Lorenzo Scaramella's amazing coloring."[3] Justin Soderberg with Capes & Tights said that Piriz "brings each classic character to life with a great deal of energy and detail. Piriz makes the characters feel both familiar and fresh at the same time."[4] Spencer Perry with comicbook.com said that "Píriz and color artist Lorenzo Scaramella go out of their way to keep the energy up that makes [the exposition] fun."[6] Jordan Jennings with The Comics Beat particularly praised Piriz's dynamic action and tight pacing, saying "the drone attack scene was one of the more exciting sequences [he's] read in comics this year."[7]
| Publication | Reviewer | Rating | Assessment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comical Opinions | - | 9.5/10 | "Joe Casey recreates the high-flying spirit of adventure and charm of the source material, and Sebastián Piriz's artwork perfectly captures the look and feel of the original cartoon, enhanced by Lorenzo Scaramella's amazing coloring. This debut may be one of Dynamite's best adaptations yet." | [3] |
| Capes & Tights | Justin Soderberg | 4.5/5 | "Jonny Quest #1 has delivered on all fronts. The debut issue by captures the thrills and excitement of the classic animated series while adding a few elements to freshen up the story. Writer Joe Casey and artist Sebastián Piriz give us intrigue, mystery and outstanding artwork making Jonny Quest another standout nostalgic trip from Dynamite Entertainment." | [4] |
| SuperHeroHype | Matt Morrison | 4/5 | "Jonny Quest #1 is another success for the partnership between Dynamite and Warner Bros. Entertainment. It is also one heck of a ripping yarn. It is sure to please fans of the original cartoons and any pulp fan who enjoys a rousing tale of adventure." | [5] |
| comicbook.com | Spencer Perry | 4/5 | "Series artist Sebastián Píriz and color artist Lorenzo Scaramella go out of their way to keep the energy up that makes [the exposition] fun." | [6] |
| The Comics Beat | Jordan Jennings | - | "Overall, Jonny Quest #1 is another hit for Dynamite’s growing list of licensed comics. There is an excellent sense of action and pacing that is complimented by the mystery of the plot. The art is stunning and is in the spirit of the show all the while updating it with modern techniques. Excellent start to the new series and well worth checking out for fans of Jonny Quest or action-adventure comics in general." | [7] |
| ScreenRant | Shaun Corley | - | "Joe Casey and Sebastian Piriz have crafted the perfect introduction to the world of Jonny Quest. The creators make no attempt at “modernizing” the character, as the book leans into the characterizations and character designs of the original Jonny Quest program. Casey and Piriz are clearly fans of Jonny Quest, and it shows all throughout the book’s first issue. Jonny Quest trafficked in high-concept ideas and fantastic villains, and these are on display in Dynamite’s new book, which will introduce this icon to a new generation." | [8] |
| Pop Culture Maven | - | - | The issue "perfectly captures the classic 1960's animated series while updating it without losing what made it so great. Solid story and great artwork makes this a must buy comic this week." | [9] |
Trivia[]
- Previews for Jonny Quest #1 ran in Space Ghost #2 (4 pages, June 5, 2024) and Thundercats #5 (2 pages, June 12, 2024).
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| Jonny Quest from Dynamite Entertainment |
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External links[]
- Dynamite's website: Jonny Quest Issue #1, Chad Hardin limited edition virgin (cover L), Chad Hardin metal premium (cover M), Bob Layton virgin lineart Dynamite.com exclusive.
- Jonny Quest #1 digital comic on Amazon / Comixology
References[]
- ↑ https://dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513034659901011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 https://aiptcomics.com/2024/06/25/jonny-quest-comic-qa/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Comical Opinions. JONNY QUEST #1 – New Comic Review. 12 Aug 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Soderberg, Justin. Jonny Quest #1: A Thrilling and Exciting Nostalgic Ride. Capes & Tights. 15 Aug 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Morrison, Matt. Jonny Quest #1 Review: Retro Adventure Done Right. SuperHeroHype. 9 Aug 2024.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Perry, Spencer. "Comic Book Reviews for This Week: 8/14/2024." comicbook.com. 14 Aug 2024.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Jennings, Jordan. Wednesday Comics Reviews: BABS #1 is one of the funniest comics in years, section "Jonny Quest #1." The Comics Beat. 14 Aug 2024.
- ↑ Corley, Shaun. Dynamite's JONNY QUEST Introduces the Teen Hero to a New Generation (Review). ScreenRant. 14 Aug 2024.
- ↑ Pop Culture Maven posted a review summary on X/Twitter. 16 Aug 2024.