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geekwayne's review
3.0
'Galaxy Quest - The Journey Continues' is a 4-issue "sequel" to the movie Galaxy Quest. The story is by Erik Burnham with art by Nacho Arranz.
When the Omega 13 is activated at the end of the Galaxy Quest movie, it has consequences on the planet Dryth where a civil war is waging between the two factions of Drythans. Before long, one of the factions is heading toward Earth to find out who set events in motion and to have them fix it. Cut to years later where we learn that the Galaxy Quest series has been reborn, and that Brandon, ubernerd and hardcore Galaxy Quest fan, has been staying in touch with the Thermians, a plot point that could prove useful. The Drythans arrive on Earth and can look like anyone, so they invade a comic convention where the Galaxy Quest cast is appearing and coerce them into helping by replacing them with lookalikes. The cast is still in over their heads, but find ways to make wisecracks, and this time Brandon finds himself along for the ride. Still it was nice to see these characters together again, and I think Erik Burnham got them right.
With only four issues, the story feels really rushed, and when the final showdown happens, it was over so fast, I was actually thinking I was missing pages. The plot is very similar to the movie, but so is the humor. The artwork was good, except, I kept getting confused with a few of the male characters, specifically Jason Nesmith and Alexander Dane. There are some pretty funny setups, but I wanted more and for the story to not feel as rushed. It seems like it's a longer ongoing story, so maybe it will even out over time.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from IDW Publishing, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
When the Omega 13 is activated at the end of the Galaxy Quest movie, it has consequences on the planet Dryth where a civil war is waging between the two factions of Drythans. Before long, one of the factions is heading toward Earth to find out who set events in motion and to have them fix it. Cut to years later where we learn that the Galaxy Quest series has been reborn, and that Brandon, ubernerd and hardcore Galaxy Quest fan, has been staying in touch with the Thermians, a plot point that could prove useful. The Drythans arrive on Earth and can look like anyone, so they invade a comic convention where the Galaxy Quest cast is appearing and coerce them into helping by replacing them with lookalikes. The cast is still in over their heads, but find ways to make wisecracks, and this time Brandon finds himself along for the ride. Still it was nice to see these characters together again, and I think Erik Burnham got them right.
With only four issues, the story feels really rushed, and when the final showdown happens, it was over so fast, I was actually thinking I was missing pages. The plot is very similar to the movie, but so is the humor. The artwork was good, except, I kept getting confused with a few of the male characters, specifically Jason Nesmith and Alexander Dane. There are some pretty funny setups, but I wanted more and for the story to not feel as rushed. It seems like it's a longer ongoing story, so maybe it will even out over time.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from IDW Publishing, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
liketheday's review
3.0
I have to say, except for that terrible second issue, this was really super delightful. I love Galaxy Quest and many of the things it spoofs, and if you do, too, there's no way to go wrong with this.
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jhamm's review
4.0
NEVER GIVE UP…NEVER SURRENDER!!!
I found this to be just as entertaining as the previous, and and so far only other, graphic novel sequel! It really is a treat getting to see these characters continue having adventures after the credits roll. I found the plot line here to be very justified, even more so than the last graphic novel. It did a great job of tying into the climatic “omega-13” use from the film (which makes me appreciate the scene more cause that was the only scene I kinda found unnecessary). All the characters felt like themselves, and I even like the expanded role of Brandon in this entry!
All in all, if you’re a fan of the movie, the two graphic novel sequels are a nice little treat!
I found this to be just as entertaining as the previous, and and so far only other, graphic novel sequel! It really is a treat getting to see these characters continue having adventures after the credits roll. I found the plot line here to be very justified, even more so than the last graphic novel. It did a great job of tying into the climatic “omega-13” use from the film (which makes me appreciate the scene more cause that was the only scene I kinda found unnecessary). All the characters felt like themselves, and I even like the expanded role of Brandon in this entry!
All in all, if you’re a fan of the movie, the two graphic novel sequels are a nice little treat!
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