Don't miss this new printing of the classic 1988 miniseries from Jim Starlin and Mike Mignola! COSMIC ODYSSEY assembles Superman, Batman, Green Lantern John Stewart, Martian Manhunter, Starfire, The Demon and others — at the behest of Darkseid!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By T. SWANK
Format:Paperback
I initially bought this just because Mike Mognola did the art, which by the way is absolutely amazing and proved furthermore that he is one of the most versitile and gifted artists out there today. But then I found there was much more there, and I honestly very impressed by the story. Straight out of 1988, this "cosmic" tale is typical of the time, and today seen as cliche', but it is still very fun to read. It was great to see so many characters, mainly of the "space adventurers" such as Superman and the New Genesis people, and their colaborations with each other. The most interesting aspects of the story were amongst the characters themselves. I wasn't so much concerned with the end of the universe, but how well Batman and Forager got along, or Green Lantern and Martian Manhunter (this part of the story proved most personal as we a see a very distraught GL who goes through a devestating event). Even though I didn't know half of the characters or their backgrounds, I could still understand them and not feel left out. We know they will win, but how is so much more fun. One promising thing is that there is enough action and driving story that you can read it again and again. I can't think of the last time I read something this good and clear-written. I was also very happy that Starlin didn't focus on just Superman and Batman (the two usual big guns), but rather focused on this alliance of super beings. Buy it if not for the art alone, but a solid, fun story that won't let you down.
15 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I remember this when it was a four issue prestige format mini series. It was printed on lovely heavy stock paper and looked beautiful. Now, for this reprint, DC have elected to publish it on the cheap fish wrap quality comic paper. Why? Because cutting costs and giving the consumer less is more important than quality obviously. What do you have to say for yourself DC?
By D. Cook
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
When I originally read the 4 volume mini-series entitled Cosmic Odyssey, I was floored. It was one of my first experiences of the highly stylized, beautifully rendered artwork of Mike Mignola. From that point on, I was a Mignola devotee. Moreover, the series features the who's who of the DC universe and, without overdoing it with too many figures like Crisis on Infinite Earths, will delight fans of Batman, Darkseid and the New Gods, and the supernatural elements of the DC Universe like the Demon and Doctor Fate.
Jim Starlin has never been particularly inventive as a writer. His stories usually go by the numbers and even in this graphic novel the conceit of banding into smaller teams to stop anti-life entities is trite (wasn't this the plot device for every G.I. Joe cartoon mini-series?). However, Starlin writes a bit above his usual fare in this story arc: characters like John Stewart are forever changed, there are real failures and triumphs, and Batman is truly fleshed out not only as the consummate detective and brains of the super hero world but also as genuinely compassionate man. The treatment of Batman is excellent here. There are lots of nice touches even if the general plot is nothing new. It didn't make as great an impression on me upon a further rereading as an adult, but its still a nice, standalone graphic novel.
The only reason for 3 stars rather than 4 or 5 is because DC printed this book on shoddy paper. Rather than the glossy paper that Mignola's artwork deserves, the cheaper paper bleeds colors and feels, well, cheap. Will DC ever spend the extra money to make such collected, vintage works shine rather than just exist?
Jim Starlin has never been particularly inventive as a writer. His stories usually go by the numbers and even in this graphic novel the conceit of banding into smaller teams to stop anti-life entities is trite (wasn't this the plot device for every G.I. Joe cartoon mini-series?). However, Starlin writes a bit above his usual fare in this story arc: characters like John Stewart are forever changed, there are real failures and triumphs, and Batman is truly fleshed out not only as the consummate detective and brains of the super hero world but also as genuinely compassionate man. The treatment of Batman is excellent here. There are lots of nice touches even if the general plot is nothing new. It didn't make as great an impression on me upon a further rereading as an adult, but its still a nice, standalone graphic novel.
The only reason for 3 stars rather than 4 or 5 is because DC printed this book on shoddy paper. Rather than the glossy paper that Mignola's artwork deserves, the cheaper paper bleeds colors and feels, well, cheap. Will DC ever spend the extra money to make such collected, vintage works shine rather than just exist?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A few flaws but overall a good read
Usually I avoid New Gods stories, but saw the good reviews... glad I gave it a chance.
The plot is interesting and the teamups were inspired. Read more
The plot is interesting and the teamups were inspired. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Scott Yeats
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent enough comic that hasn't aged well.
I'm not too big of a DC fan but I picked up on this trade because I've always been interested in Darkseid and the New Gods. Read more
Published on February 28, 2011 by Dylan Luciano
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good and Dark
I read this as a kid. I bought it because it was thick. More pages the better was my philosophy at the time. Read more
Published on May 10, 2009 by Kauffinbauchser
4.0 out of 5 stars
Graphic SF Reader
A treat to have this combination. Mike Mignola in a rare foray into the superhero world, and Jim Starlin's flare for space hero adventures. Read more
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