Star Slammers: The Complete Collection

author: Walter Simonson

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.00

book published: 1983

rating: 4

read at: 2015/04/04

date added: 2015/04/04

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

'Star Slammers: The Complete Collection' is exactly as advertised. This is a series that Walter Simonson created before some of his more famous works, like his legendary run on The Mighty Thor.



The Star Slammers are a bunch of amazing warriors who take on mercenary jobs for huge pay. They are the very best fighters and there are a whole planet full of them. The problem is that the planet, which has been secret, has become known to a group of hunters now and the the Star Slammers are in danger. But they've got some secret weapons like the Silver Mind which they can use to link themselves together to become even stronger. We learn some of the backstories of some of the main Star Slammers featured in this story arc. We also learn there are probably more stories that could be told in this universe.



The series began life as a black and white ashcan from the early 1970s, which is not included in this collection. What you do get is the Marvel graphic novel from the 1980s and the miniseries that Walt did in the mid-90s. It's a lot of material. And the art is very much what we expect from Mr. Simonson. It's great stuff. The story is very cosmic, so if you like Guardians of the Galaxy, this is right up your alley. There have been hints of more stories in this series coming, so stay tuned.



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





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