Astro City #49
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| Writer | Kurt Busiek |
| Artist | Brent Eric Anderson |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
The story of Resistor, who's making headlines all across the nation. And one reporter is determined to find out the truth - not simply to report it, but to find her missing father. A story of protest and power, love and loss, and an enigmatic, ever-changing hero.
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9.0
Comic Book Bin - Philip Schweier
Nov 22, 2017Theres no real conclusion (I assume that will come next issue), so Lulu's investigation means for her, her dad, and those who seek to corrupt his research remains to be seen. It may be a card to be played (much) later, or we may see storys end in a month. But I enjoy the anthological nature of Astro City. Its stories with super-heroes, rather than the adventures of If you enjoyed Marvels (also by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross), Astro City is an enjoyable follow-up. Read Full Review
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8.0
Razorfine - Alan Rapp
Nov 30, 2017There are several layers here. We have the reporter searching for the truth, a daughter looking for her father, a woman realizing how her father's abandonment of her is mirrored in her relationship to her husband, and the (highly-speculative) origins of one of the more unusual heroes in Astro City who manifests through different hosts to protect and defend those in danger. While I think ultimately that might be a bit too much to tackle and fully develop in a single issue, writer Kurt Busiek and artist Brent Anderson definitely provide an intriguing story that leaves the reader something to think about. Worth a look. Read Full Review
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7.2
IGN - Blair Marnell
Nov 23, 2017This isn't going to go down among the best Astro City stories, but as a single issue diversion, it's fairly solid. Read Full Review
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7.0
Comicosity - Keith Callbeck
Nov 22, 2017At times risking being a bit heavy-handed in its politics, this issue nonetheless pulls back from that brink to tell a more human story of leaving this world better than you found it. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.5
great but lacked the general high standard.
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7.0
Heavy handed but still touching. I can see why Busiek felt compelled to write something like this in the Trump era. Not my favorite issue, but continuing the trend of Astro City as one of the best comics on the stands.
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7.0
Does a bit more telling than showing.
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1.5
A clumsy left-wing propaganda piece. I thought Busiek above such rubbish. Oh and it's funny how evil racists are always white, eh?
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