Stardust Kid #4

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  Comics Bulletin - Robert Murray

  Jun 20, 2006

  Needless to say, I strongly recommend this issue and this series to anyone. Some may complain that Issue #4 is too wordy for a comic book, but I believe that the creators pace the whole issue smoothly, combining long exposition sections with action-packed visual scenes. Also, others might say that the conversation concerning Codys "dumping" of Alana may have glossed over some potential moving panels that could show the pain and delight of their respective faces. However, I think that potential scene would have slowed things down too much for the issue at hand, even though Ill admit I would have liked to have seen it. One thing every reader can agree on is the wonderful narration in this series, which serves to inform as well as entertain with some very funny asides and footnotes (I think Ive made it abundantly clear that I think Times about as real as the Easter Bunny). Really, my only wish for this issue is that DeMatteis and Ploog come together for another series after thi Read Full Review