The Flintstones #8 tackles gender inequality in this exclusive preview
DC Comics’ current The Flintstones series is incredible. Far and away the strongest book of the company’s Hanna-Barbera revival, The Flintstones has been called “the most woke comic book of 2016”, and every single issue tackles a major modern issue through a delightful prehistoric comedy lens. (Read this A.V. Club Big Issues on The Flintstones for a deeper look at the series.) During especially trying times, The Flintstones feels like a soothing balm, and last month’s issue ended with an extremely powerful moment where Fred Flintstone reveals why humanity is worth saving when humans do such horrible things to each other. Writer Mark Russell is writing smart, hilarious, poignant stories that blend satire with genuine emotion, and he’s working with an exceptional art team that navigates all the shifts in the scripts with grace, nuance, and just the right amount of silliness.