| By Tom,
on 15-01-2007
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As fans of "Battlestar Galactica" wait anxiously for the series' third season to resume, Dynamite's "Battlestar Galactica" comic series not only fills the vacuum, but is so good it will likely last long after the TV show has gone the way of the Enterprise.
Set in the middle of the second season, writer Greg Pak successfully captures the sophistication of the show as well as its overall vibe and that of its numerous and unique characters. Whether it's Commander Adama's quiet strength, Starbuck's cockiness and cool, Number Six's sultry manipulations, Gaius Baltar's psychoses and desire for self-preservation or President Roslin's steel will, all these characters ring true.
Pak provides readers with exciting moments, as when President Roslin narrowly survives an assassination attempt in Issue No. 4. However, it is never at the expense of the complexity for which the TV series is famous.
For example, in that issue Galactica is under an apparent Cylon attack and Roslin orders them destroyed. However, Adama recognizes them as pre-rebellion Cylons who will respond to his commands and actually protect the President. Roslin then suggests that this could be part of a Cylon plot in which they want Galactica to reach Earth. It is obvious neither Adama nor Roslin are sure they are doing the right thing.
Such complex storytelling combines with Nigel Raynor's stellar art to make "Battlestar Galactica" a must-read for fans and nonfans alike. Source Link: http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/living/16462916.htm?source=rss&channel=dailynews_living Submitted by Zipper Talk about this article on our forum: http://galacticabbs.com/index.php?showtopic=1011
Last update : 15-01-2007
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