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STRANGE ADVENTURES #7

Debate

November 2009

Written by Jim Starlin

Pencils by Jim Starlin

Inks by Al Milgrom

Cover by Jim Starlin

Synopsis

Inside the psyche of the Weird, the various past incarnations of the Weird debate whether or not they should return the Weird’s current powers back to Synnar the Demiurge.  The debate comes down to Captain Comet, who wants to make sure Synnar lacks power and Comet, who thinks having all that power in the hands of Weird is dangerous.  The two men argue and then fight each other.  Eventually, Comet is able to convince Captain Comet that Synnar needs to regain his powers.  When Synnar gets them back, Comet and Adam Strange leave the Weird’s psyche, but end up somewhere new. 

Review by Binkley (e-mail)

This was a typical Starlin issue.  It took a lot longer than I would’ve thought for the two Comets to debate what to do.  The conversation didn’t necessarily drag down the story, but there were moments where I felt like the same arguments were being repeated.  And while I liked the explanation of the stalemate in the fight, I thought it was unnecessary.  Ultimately what it comes down to is that this issue was longer than it really needed to be.  That doesn’t make it bad, but it doesn’t make me want to pick it up and read it again.

I would also like to point out that I really like Starlin’s art of the psyche of the Weird for the past two issues.  It is odd and, well, weird with a lot of nonsensical images, but at the same time it wasn’t too far out there to make it impenetrable.  It had the right mix of weirdness and sanity that I think would categorize the Weird’s mentality.

Passage

Written by Jim Starlin

Art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens

Synopsis

On Thanagar, Bizarro defeats the assassin Megaldon-7.  Afterwards, Cirolis tells Bizarro it is time to take him to Deacon Dark, but not before he can explain to Deacon Dark why he doesn’t have Hawkman…  

Review

I am not quite sure why Starlin felt the need to sympathize with a throwaway villain.  It is not like we are going to see this character again, so I am not sure we needed the bit with his virtual family.  Having said that, I like the character and the set-up, but it has no importance to the story, which is simply Cirolis taking Bizarro to Deacon Dark.  In fact, if you think about it, this entire back-up has been a waste of time.  Is this thing leasding somewhere?

 

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