By: Jim Starlin, Shane Davis Publisher: DC Comics Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: DC Comics Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 208 Publication Date: October 03, 2007 Reading Level: Young Adult Release Date: October 03, 2007
Sci fi is coming back It is encouraging to see the recent resurgence of science fiction stories from DC. The genre has a long and storied history with the company, including the Mystery in Space title itself. Regrettably it does not have a large enough fan base to consistently warrant the publication of monthly titles, and thus has only been produced on a limited basis. Fortunately in recent years, we have seen the release of numerous quality mini series, among them Planet Heist, Rann Thanagar War, and the Omega Men. This trade continues that trend, and the result is yet another winner. At DC, when one is taking a journey through the cosmos, there is arguably no one better to have at the helm than Jim Starlin. This type of story has become his mainstay, and rightfully so. In this case, he explores two relatively lesser known characters in Captain Comet and the Weird, by way of two separate yet intertwined stories, both heading towards a fateful and inevitable denouement. The artwork, by Shane Davis and Starlin himself, is top notch and one of the strengths of the book. DC has already announced new sci fi series for the upcoming months, including another project by Starlin, and that certainly is good news indeed. Kudos to the company for realizing that this genre does have popularity and can still be a viable and entertaining part of their universe and of the comic book industry as a whole.
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