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    Astro City #1

    Astro City » Astro City #1 - Through Open Doors, Part One released by DC Comics on August 2013.

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    Through Open Doors, Part One last edited by aphillips17 on 08/20/23 03:47PM View full history

    ASTRO CITY is back in a new, ongoing monthly series that showcases old heroes and new, as The Ambassador comes to Earth, and an ordinary man is caught up in a cosmic conflict! Featuring the return of favorites like Samaritan and Honor Guard, and the debut of some new sensations! Plus, the seeds of a new mystery: Who is the Broken Man? The entire award-winning creative team is back to kick off a new epoch of the human and the super human. Get in on the ground floor of Astro City’s next epic!

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    Astro City #1 Rating 0

    Cover & Solicit - 3/5Would I pick-up or buy the comic based on the solicit or cover alone?Are the alternate covers appealing?Does the solicit and cover portray what happens in the issue?Do I like the artist's style on the cover?Art, Colors & Inking - 3/5- Weighted DoubleDo I personally like this artist's style?Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance?If there are multiple artists do they blend well and not disturb the reading experience?Does the coloring/inking blend well w...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

    It's time to visit Astro City. Please drive carefully. 0

    The GoodAstro City does what all relaunches should do. It is written in a way that both newcomers and fans can pick it up and enjoy without having to buy or reread previous issues. Furthermore it is a charming comic that is different than the usual superhero fair and deserves your attention. NOW.The plot is great in that it's told in such an unusual manner. The whole tale is told by a character who may of may not be earth's greatest hero, or villian (or maybe he's just insane) who seems to be al...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

    Open the Door 0

    Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson to Astro City with a great story involving the arrival of extraterrestrial life in the form of a giant door above the city and an alien with obvious Jack Kirby influences (Galactus, Celestials, and New Gods). We also get a ridiculously cute new hero with American Chibi and a subtle story about how one family, and one middle-aged man in particular, is effected by the events. This is easily one of the best comics I have read all year.One final note, I'd actually rank...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
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