A review by joshgauthier
Doctor Star & the Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows: From the World of Black Hammer by Jeff Lemire
5.0
i really should stop being so surprised when Lemire pummels my heart with emotions.
With echoes of Watchmen, Green Lantern, and other classic comics, Lemire's Black Hammer universe continues to pay tribute to the superhero genre while also existing as something that is resonantly unique in its own right.
With a dual narrative of the life of aging hero Doctor Star, Lemire has crafted a Promethean tale about the cost of seeking knowledge, power, and fame. However, at its core--and like much of Lemire's work--Doctor Star is truly a family drama. It is a story of father and son, of time lost and promises broken. It is the story of the beautiful hope of reconciliation.
Lemire's writing rings out on every page, and the artistic team brings another chapter of the Black Hammer universe to life in dramatic fashion. Separate from the core storyline of the universe, Doctor Star is an intimate look at the life of one hero and those he cares about most. Cosmic in scope but ultimately a story about relationships, Lemire has delivered another strong story that will linger beyond the turning of the final page.
With echoes of Watchmen, Green Lantern, and other classic comics, Lemire's Black Hammer universe continues to pay tribute to the superhero genre while also existing as something that is resonantly unique in its own right.
With a dual narrative of the life of aging hero Doctor Star, Lemire has crafted a Promethean tale about the cost of seeking knowledge, power, and fame. However, at its core--and like much of Lemire's work--Doctor Star is truly a family drama. It is a story of father and son, of time lost and promises broken. It is the story of the beautiful hope of reconciliation.
Lemire's writing rings out on every page, and the artistic team brings another chapter of the Black Hammer universe to life in dramatic fashion. Separate from the core storyline of the universe, Doctor Star is an intimate look at the life of one hero and those he cares about most. Cosmic in scope but ultimately a story about relationships, Lemire has delivered another strong story that will linger beyond the turning of the final page.