Starlight

author: Mark Millar

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.90

book published: 2014

rating: 4

read at: 2015/03/13

date added: 2015/03/13

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

'Starlight' by Mark Millar takes the type of Sci-fi adventure we found in the golden age of pulps and adds some fun twists to it. I really enjoyed the story.



40 years ago, Duke McQueen saved an alien world from destruction. He came back to Earth, and his life, only to find that no one believed him. Now, with the recent death of his wife, and his grown children busy with their own lives, Duke finds himself alone and unimportant. Until, the planet he saved so many years ago needs him again. Can his aging body save the day and save the planet again? Will he ever be able to convince his kids that he's really a hero?



I loved the concept. A Flash Gordon or John Carter who has aged, and then has to go back and be the same hero he was. It's as fun as it sounds. I loved the art by Goran Parlov, and all the various covers and the included cover gallery. I wouldn't have minded a little more difficulty on Duke's part to adjust back to being the hero he was 40 years ago. 40 years on a body takes quite a toll. I still enjoyed it and recommend it.



I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Image Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this adventurous graphic novel.





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