Astro City #49

Theres 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

There 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

This 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

At 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

Inknight033

Mar 16, 2018

great but lacked the general high standard.

Big Brother

Nov 23, 2017

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.

Kreniigh

Nov 27, 2017

Does a bit more telling than showing.

Briton

Nov 25, 2017

A clumsy left-wing propaganda piece. I thought Busiek above such rubbish. Oh and it's funny how evil racists are always white, eh?