Jim Starlin is back with a vengeance. This book is incredible. Both the stories, Captain Comet, actually just Comet now, and the Weird, are fantastic science fiction adventures. Shane Davis does the pencilling on the title story, which is breathtaking, and Jim Starlin does all the writing and art chores on the backup. The Comet story is a science fiction murder mystery, with a twist. And the Weird, in just something else entirely. In the first issue, Comet died. When he was resurrected, he was 40 years younger. But still had all his memories and knowledge. Isn't that every middle aged mans wet dream. He then saw his friend, Star Hawkins killed, with the only clue being "YOU" scrawled in blood. He also found out he has a new power, teleportation. The only downside is that, he has to power back up in between jumps. So depending on how far the jump is, fluctuates how long it will take him to recharge. The last jump he makes is to a comet outside of Hardcore Station, which he now appears to be stuck on, because he doesn't know how long it will take him to recharge. And he can't just fly off because he has no oxygen, and . . . . . he doesn't really know where he's at. In the Weird, Deacon Dark, is trying to bring the Weird over to his religion, brainwashing really, because he sees the potential in him. Intellectually, he wants to convert, but his body and his powers seem to be overriding his judgement, making it a little difficult for Deacon Dark. But, by the final panel, he succumbs, and shouts out "I BELIEVE!!". Both these stories really leave you hanging, and begging for more. But that's Jim's style. I recommend this book to everyone!
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