Review: LEGENDARY STAR-LORD #1
Writer: Sam Humphries
Penciler: Paco Medina
Inker: Juan Vlasco
Colorist: David Curiel
Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna
With Guardians of the Galaxy set to make their film debut August 1st, demand for the Guardians is at an all-time high. The new volume of Guardians of the Galaxy is up to double-digit issues, but no member of the Guardians has a solo book. Until now. Legendary Star-Lord follows the adventures of the Guardians leader, Peter Quill, as he sets off into the galaxy getting in all sorts of trouble.
What I Liked
Writer Sam Humphries perfectly sets up new readers with quick background on Star-Lord, along with his status quo following recent issues of Guardians of the Galaxy (more on this later). Humphries’ Star-Lord is a ladies-man, hotshot, and space adventurer all wrapped into one. Think a cross between Harrison Ford’s Han Solo and Indiana Jones.
I like the inclusion of Kitty Pryde as a possible supporting cast member for Quill. Brian Michael Bendis seeded a relationship between Kitty and Peter during the Trial of Jean Grey. An intergalactic long-distance relationship should provide plenty of opportunities for comedic relief.
It appears a bounty has been placed on Peter’s head by a Mr. Knife. One could ask why is there a bounty on his head, but with all the trouble the Guardians get into, it’s not hard to fathom a reason for it. Toss in a rare item and you can mix in all sorts of treasure-seekers. Mirroring a space orphanage with Peter’s time spent in one on Earth was a nice touch.
Paco Medina was a perfect choice to bring Legendary Star-Lord’s escapades to reader’s eyes. Medina has been knocking it out of the park on Nova. Illustrating cosmic locales and strange lifeforms should give Medina plenty of artistic freedom.
What I Didn’t Like
As fun as this book one, I found one thing to gripe about. A few references are made to the outcome of the current Guardians of the Galaxy story. Which as of this new #1, hasn’t concluded yet. So some things are spoiled but its nothing cataclysmic that it takes away from the enjoyment of the comic.
Summary
Legendary Star-Lord attempts to set Peter Quill on a solo journey filled with swashbuckling and space exploring. While I have enjoyed Cyclops more for how it’s taken an Earth boy and relocated him out in space, Legendary Star-Lord should find a nice audience. Especially for fans of Guardians of the Galaxy and inevitable crossovers.
Rating: 4 out of 5
This review is written in partnership with Pop Culture Network. They can be found at their website http://www.popculturenetwork.com/
Timdogg
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