Benny Breakiron appears like a regular little boy. However,
he's not quite regular because he's incredibly strong. Not only that, but he
can run extremely fast, is able to leap massive heights, and has breath so
powerful it can blow all the leaves off trees. He can do all these things,
except when he has a cold; then he's just like an ordinary boy. No one knows
Benny's secret, but none of the children Benny's age want to play with him
because he always breaks their toys.
One of Benny's friends I an older gentleman named Monsieur
Dussiflard who runs a taxi cab. In BENNY BREAKIRON #1: THE RED TAXIS, Monsieur
Dussiflard is being put out of business by a new taxi company in town: the Red
Taxi Company. When Dussiflard does get some business he finds himself threaten
by company employees and they destroy his taxi. When Dussilfard goes to speak
with the owner of the company, he accidently discovers some knowledge and is
kidnapped. Benny figures out what has happened and sets out to rescue him.
Before reading BENNY BREAKIRON #1: THE RED TAXIS, I had
never heard of Benny Breakiron before. The comic was drawn by Peyo, the creator
of the Smurfs. The stories have some similar patterns and devices. However,
Benny is a much different character than any of the Smurfs. His adventures are
more akin to something out of Tintin.
I enjoyed BENNY BREAKIRON #1: THE RED TAXIS. I wasn't sure
what to expect and it was a pleasant surprise. I only wish there was some kind
of origin tale in the story about Benny. For instance, was he born with his
powers or did they develop over time and who are his parents? Perhaps questions
such as these will be revealed in later volumes.
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