Buck Rogers almost could be considered a send up of the stereotype, feckless square-jawed hero carving out his legend in the cosmos, but while there's humor to be had in Buck's reactions to the outlandishness of the future, there's also understated pathos. The character has dignity. He's not just a straight man in a parody of a space opera. Although he clearly enjoys this crazy environment, he's affected by the loss of his time. Given the freewheeling atmosphere of the lion's share of the plot, that moment when Buck realizes that he has lost everything he cared for becomes even more powerful. Read Full Review
Buck Rogers may never achieve Top of the Stack status, but that doesn't mean it is a bad series. On the contrary, Buck Rogers continues to deliver fast action, a story that develops the characters with each issue, and art that is pleasing to the eye. The movie serial cliffhangers that end each issue, are so far over the top that I can't help but keep coming back for more. Read Full Review
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