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Comic Review: Lance Star: Sky Ranger – One Shot!

August 27, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Kimberly Lynn Workman
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Issue: Lance Star: Sky Ranger – One Shot!
Release Date:
August 2010
Writer:
Bobby Nash
Art, Letters, & Colors:
James Burns
Publisher:
Ben Books

World War II fighter pilots! I went into this with no connection to the Lance Star series because I wanted to see if it was truly a one-shot which required no former knowledge. I will admit that it took some time to get into the mindset of the world presented, but eventually I got there. His country needs him and who is Star to turn down a country in need, right?

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The Nazis are initiating dangerous weapons tests and Star’s sworn enemy, Lord Baron Otto Von Blood, is overseeing the endeavor. From what I gather, Von Blood killed Star’s best friend Skip and vengeance is on his mind. A worthy cause indeed, if he doesn’t get killed first. I get the feeling that this guy is one that tends to take a dangerous situation and laugh in its face, but maybe that’s just typical of every comic hero.

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Lost a plane? He can still complete his task! So, in typical heroic fashion, Star goes undercover at the Nazi facility to take down the enemy, and perhaps the ruthless Von Blood as well. He has him in his sights, but given the choice between completing his mission and getting his revenge, Star must choose the path that’s right.

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The artwork is very reminiscent of the pulp comics that we all know. Stark lines and shading set the tone for the universe the comic is set in. The storyline is good for those who are already fans of the universe, but might leave new fans wondering about the back-story. All in all, a solid effort from Nash and Burns.

Rating: 3 / 5 stars

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About the Author
In her youth, Kimberly could be found in the library, devouring books that covered everything from WWII History to Dr. McCoy's latest adventures aboard the Enterprise, with some X-Men thrown in for good measure. Saturdays were often reserved for PBS re-runs of Doctor Who and Red Dwarf. More recently, she's been riding along with the Winchester brothers, and she hopes the Impala doesn't run out of gas for a long time.
One Comment
  1. Bobby Nash August 27, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    Thanksfor checking out the book, Kimberly. James and I had fun working on it. For anyone interested in learning about the Lance Star: Sky Ranger anthologies and upcoming novel, please visit http://www.lance-star.com.

    Bobby

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