Starman Comics in general

Starman was a comic book series published by DC. (DC, owned by AOL Time Warner, is one of the big mainstream corporate superhero comic publishers in the States.) It ran for 80 issues (with various specials and annuals and what have you) between 1994 and 2000. It has nothing to do with David Bowie, sadly. It is, in fact, about superheroes. I normally avoid mainstream superhero comics, as they're generally quite dull and aimed at 12 year olds. But this one has a good reputation, so when I found about 60 of the 80 issues for 50p each in Notting Hill I decided to give it a go. It's not at all bad, most of the time. One good thing is that it avoids the most ...  Read the complete review

Here is a classic example of why some comic book series can fade into dross. When 'Starman' first came out, it was a work of brilliance. The tale of how Jack Knight was forced into being a superhero, adopting the role his father had played years before to save the city, was one that we could relate to. Jack was a normal person. He liked comics, junk shops, and refused to wear a silly costume. He wasn;t consumed with a quest for peace, just with wanting to get it all over with and get back to normal life. The artwork was great, and generally, the series showed a lot of promise. It delivered the goods for some years. Then it changed. What ...  Read the complete review