Fresh off saving the universe (yeah, she works big) from being enslaved by self-proclaimed gods in Barbarella: The Center Cannot Hold, Barbs and Vix are ready for a little R&R - but they're about to discover that not all pleasure planets are created equal. In fact, some are downright unreal!
Meanwhile, in another quadrant of the galaxy, something is off with Earth's oldest and most venerable colony - something that only Barbarella's uniquely well-rounded skills can resolve!
New faces, new locales, and new adventures await in Barbarella #1, brought to you by the new creative team of writer BLAKE NORTHCOTT (Vampirella, Catwoma more
Barbarella #1 is an awesome ride, reintroducing the audience to an iconic hero, at the same time introducing her to a new generation of readers. Blake Northcott does an excellent job of staying true to the character while still updating her for the modern era. The focus is on the story & action, well the sexually charged innuendos and humorous banter we expect from the character is still there front and center. Read Full Review
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
Love the new creative team--incredible writing and art combo
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.
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