The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 2 by James Robinson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This Second Volume of Starman stories really finds Jack Knight coming into his own. The book collects Issues 17-29 and Annual #1 of Starman along with three stories from Showcase '95 and '96.

The book has a great amount of balance. The book has some noirish moments and a few edgy stories but at the same time offers up a big helping of nostalgia particularly with flashback stories to Ted Knight, a guest appearance by an aging Wesley Dodds who goes back into action as the Sandman and the book also includes a class Christmas issue.

At the same time, the stories have a very modern edge with well-done art (particularly for the era) as well as some fascinating characters. The Shade continues to be an eminently fascinating anti-hero. They battle some solid villains including a serial killer and an evil demonic poster (although the resolution of that plot was a bit non-sensical.) More importantly, Jack progresses as a character and begins to embrace his heroic side. Overall, a very satisfying second Volume of this series.



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