Major Spoilers
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Discord RSS
    Major Spoilers
    • Home
    • Reviews
      • Random Access Memory
      • Retro Review
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Podcasts
      • Critical Hit
        • Critical Hit House Rules
        • Critical Hit World Building
      • Dueling Review
      • Finally Friday
      • Geek History Lesson
      • The Legion Clubhouse
      • Major Spoilers Podcast
        • MSP TPB for 2019
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2013
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2012
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2011
      • Munchkin Land
      • Top Five
      • Wayne’s Comics
      • Zach on Film
    • Features
      • Casual 60
      • Comic Casting Couch
      • Comics Portal
      • Did You Hear?
      • Editorials
      • Features
      • Gamer’s Corner
      • Hero Histories
      • Let’s Get Nerdy
      • Major Spoilers Adventures
      • Random Access Memory
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Movies
      • Did You Hear
      • Movies
      • Television
    • Comic Previews
    • Patreon
      • Patreon
      • Store
    Major Spoilers
    Haha #5 Review
    Review

    HAHA #5 Review

    Matthew PetersonBy Matthew PetersonJune 1, 20213 Mins Read

    Laugh?  I thought I’d die…  Your Major Spoilers review of HAHA #5 from Image Comics awaits!

    Haha #5 Review
    You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link.

    HAHA #5

    Writer: W. Maxwell Prince
    Artist: Gabriel Hernandez Walta
    Colorist: Gabriel Hernandez Walta
    Letterer: Good Old Neon
    Publisher: Image Comics
    Cover Price: $3.99
    Release Date: May 26, 2021

    Previously in HAHA:  Every house is a haunted house, from the kitchen to the attic.

    POUND FOOLISH: PRINCESS OF FOOLS!

    “They pre-cut your vegetables now,” begins the lament of Pound Foolish the circus clown of yesteryear.  Now an elderly woman, living alone, Pound Foolish has made her way to the market to buy the ingredients for her favorite cauliflower casserole.  Along the way, she has pointed out that everything is debased, that Kids Today are terribly behaved, that strangers stare for no reason.  As she walks home, she passes the treehouse headquarters of the Mid-Yard Mischief Club, a group of kids whose gang bylaws require them to do one sneaky act per year.  Young Billy is tasked with breaking into the creepy haunted clown house and stealing something spooky, but things go awry when Pound Foolish confronts him, her vegetable-chopping knife still in her hand…

    A LITTLE HEARTBREAKING

    Once again, Prince plays with the audience’s emotions like a master puppeteer, setting up the parallels to Stephen King’s big clown opus and completely burying them with the actual events of the story.  It’s almost wholesome, especially when Billy awakens from passing out and finds a clown offering him a place at her table.  The theme of the story is simple: We hold onto what we can.  Pound Foolish proves to be much more than the angry old lady she seems, and Billy’s dream may or may not be proof that hauntings aren’t always a bad thing.  Walta’s art is full of emotion, and in a lovely touch, the cauliflower-loving clown’s head sort of looks like a floret itself, while the final two panels of the story honestly brought a tear to my eye.  Add in the fact that we actually learn the recipe that she’s preparing (accompanied by more incredibly detailed and engaging art) and you’ve got an issue well worth the cover price.

    BOTTOM LINE: BEAUTIFULLY BITTERSWEET

    W. Maxwell Prince’s Ice Cream Man comic is for those times that you want to be unnerved and creeped out, but HAHA #5 continues this book’s streak of being the comic for when you want to wistfully consider the nature of humanity, and it does so expertly, earning 4 out of 5 stars overall.  It’s a rare achievement for a comic book to create such deep, resonant emotions in so few pages, plus provide a delicious casserole recipe.


    Dear Spoilerite,

    At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep MajorSpoilers.com strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today.

    HAHA #5

    80%
    80%
    A Beautiful Tale

    This is a remarkably sweet story, wrapped in nostalgia and designed to undermine everything you know from 'It.' Totally worth the price of admission.

    • Writing
      8
    • Art
      8
    • Coloring
      8
    • User Ratings (0 Votes)
      0
    gabriel hernandez walta Good Old Neon Haha Image Comics Review W. Maxwell Prince
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticlePREVIEW: Buffy the Vampire Slayer #26
    Next Article PREVIEW: Marvel Action: Origins #2
    Matthew Peterson
    • Website
    • Twitter

    Once upon a time, there was a young nerd from the Midwest, who loved Matter-Eater Lad and the McKenzie Brothers... If pop culture were a maze, Matthew would be the Minotaur at its center. Were it a mall, he'd be the Food Court. Were it a parking lot, he’d be the distant Cart Corral where the weird kids gather to smoke, but that’s not important right now... Matthew enjoys body surfing (so long as the bodies are fresh), writing in the third person, and dark-eyed women. Amongst his weaponry are such diverse elements as: Fear! Surprise! Ruthless efficiency! An almost fanatical devotion to pop culture! And a nice red uniform.

    Related Posts

    SDCC’25: Medieval Spawn to appear in Rogue Sun in October

    Read More

    FIRST LOOK: G.I. JOE #10

    Read More

    Hector Plasm return in Hunt the Bigfoot

    Read More

    Comments are closed.

    AMAZON AFFILIATE

    Support this site by making a purchase through our Amazon affiliate links

    Reviews
    5.3
    July 18, 2025

    This Ends Tonight #1 Review

    6.0
    July 13, 2025

    Unchosen #1 Review

    6.3
    July 13, 2025

    Retro Review: Marvel Team-Up #95 (July 1980)

    8.7
    July 11, 2025

    Fantastic Four #1 Review

    6.0
    July 8, 2025

    JSA #9 Review

    Patreon Support
    Sponsor

    ComiXology Home Page

    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Twitch
    Major Spoilers Patreon
    • About
      • Major Spoilers Terms of Use
      • Major Spoilers Frequently Asked Questions
      • Major Spoilers Privacy Policy Statement
      • Major Spoilers Podcast Gear
    • Contact
    • Cookie Policy (EU)
    Major Spoilers is copyright 2006-2025 by Major Spoilers Entertainment, LLC

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    SAVE & ACCEPT