Rising Stars Volume 2: Power (Rising Stars, 2) (Paperback)

~ J. Michael Straczynski (Author)

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Product Description

In Rising Stars, Volume 2 J. Michael Straczynski continues the tale of The Specials, 113 humans born with extraordinary powers. The specials wage war, not only on each other, but on the rest of the world as well in this epic story of the struggles of the real world against extra-ordinary power.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Top Cow Productions/Image Comics (May 27, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582402264
• ISBN-13: 978-1582402260
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #647,402 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reached all my high expectations, July 18, 2002

By	J. McGuire "lifefeed" (Northeast, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rising Stars continues to be one of the better comic book series out there. This second act of the story continues to develop the specials and drop more hints on what's really going on. Also you'll start to get a better idea of how (and why) the story ends the way it does, as was seen in the very first issue of the first book.

When it comes to telling stories over a long period of time, JMS is easily one of the best. His planning and foresight is exceptional, and as the story unfolds you'll want to go back and reread the previous issues to see all the foreshadowing.

As I've come to expect, the story ranges from the most intimate character development, to intense action, to very broad dramatic themes. This really is a comic to look for.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing story from JMS, June 8, 2002

By	D. Benson (Medford, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

On a whim one day, while browsing amazon.com, I decided to pick up both this and the first volume in the Rising Stars series. I had never heard of the series, but I've always been impressed by JMS's story-telling ability, so I thought they were worth a shot. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.

The story is one of the most imaginative re-workings of the superhero genre I've ever read. Engaging characters and superb artwork make this series a great read. I can't wait for the third (and final) act to be available in collected form.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff, February 2, 2003

By	Ron (Jersey) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Great characters and fantastic writing. My only little beef is that a new artist took over the last few chapters. While not as good as the original, still solid. I really enjoy consistency with artwork, which is a rarity for any comic these days...