After their
defeat at the hands of the Green Lantern Corps a few issues back, the
Dominators have it in mind to beat the Guardians and their green army at their
own game. Toward that end, they have resurrected the Darkstars, and have sent
them out into the galaxy to locate potential hosts.
REALLY?
Didn’t we see that happen when Sinestro formed his yellow corps? And the Black
Lanterns? And the red, orange, blue, indigo and violet lanterns? Is this what
the Green Lantern franchise has come down to, an endless series of battles
between variations of itself? How tiresome.
Granted,
this is the first issue, and maybe the story arc will unfold in a manner that
is new and interesting, but the prologue in this issue doesn’t offer much hope
for that. I have no objection to the reintroduction of the Darkstars, but I
would prefer a fresh approach. It begs the question: Will the Manhunters be far
behind?
Ethan Van
Sciver returns to the drawing board for this issue. I would expect no less,
given the raise in stakes for this particular storyline. But again, experience
has taught me not to expect him to hang around for the entire arc. I hate it
when that happens: A comic book company puts it’s a-list talent on a story,
only for him to step away (for whatever reason) before the end. Imagine going
to a concert, and part way through the show, one of the band members is
replaced by a sessions musician. Rather disappointing, no?
Rating:
4/10