To say that "Starbrand and Nightmask" is one of Marvel Comics' most delightfully unique superhero comic books out there is an understatement. With relaunched versions of two characters from a faded 1980's imprint as their stars, writer Greg Weisman ("Gargoyles", "Spectacular Spider-Man", "Young Justice") and artist Domo Stanton (alongside colorist Rachelle Rosenberg) have quickly crafted a distinct world around them as street level cosmic heroes. Normally, "grounding" characters with enough power to lay waste to entire armadas in urban settings results in underwhelming results, but Weisman has managed to balance the fantastic with the ordinary with a very "down to earth" take on characters...
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