Of course, addressing the fourth wall, the way this comic book is always kind of dangerous. It runs the risk of moving into incredibly cheesy territory from a variety of different directions. A story like this is really easy to do and it's really difficult to do very well. There are so many opportunities for the narrative to move in a direction that takes it to the fact that it doesn't. As weird and paradoxical as that is, it's not nearly as fun as it should be when this sort of multi-layered story is attempted. Hopefully Northcott and company can live-up to the potential of what theyre attempting. Read Full Review

A perfect first issue. This is a bit like Deadpool in the sense that it gently taps the 4th wall, much like the 1968 movie, and never takes itself too seriously. This feels a lot closer to the source material than previous Dynamite series.

I know Barbella is tongue and cheek, but this is just plain stupid, and the reality show gimmick has been done a million times over. It was even done in the X-Men decades ago. Then narrowing from Raiders of the Lost Ark, there is literally nothing original in this book. The writer sat down and said, hmmm, what can I steal? I won't be coming back for another dose of this absurdity and lack of imagination.

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I know nothing of this character other than the Jane Fonda movie I saw about 30 years ago so I don't know if this is what she's supposed to be but if it is then this book isn't for me. This was kinda stupid.

Plot
Barbarella Vix and Maxus are taking a break on Planet V, unaware that this place turns your life into an unscripted real TV show, full of dangers and challenges. The way this planet works is crazy and the goal is to create content for millions of people, regardless of its quality.

On the other hand, there is an emergency call from the colony of planets Alpha Prime One, so the person in charge called Dreicus seeks to recruit the lethal and efficient agent Jury Quire, who only asks that Barbarella be assigned to her as a partner, but Barbarella is now the most watched intergalactic show and no one has escaped from Planet V.

Exciting first episode, where writer Blake Northcott creates an interesting balance between self-awareness and classic science fiction, of course with appropriate and necessary erotic touches.

Art
Anya Morozova provides detailed, highly dynamic art, influenced by European and American comics, creating a nice balance between Barbarella's aggressiveness and agility, while remaining sexy and empowering.

Summary
Barbarella is trapped in a television fantasy that won't let her escape, just when the planetary system of Alpha Prime One urgently needs her help.
Exciting start to a new saga. more