Red Star: Deluxe Edition Volume 2

I read Volume 1 of the Red Star series in one sitting, loving every minute of it. Volume 2 does not disappoint in any way. The epic drama continues in Nokgorka with only a small loss of momentum. But that loss isn't a bad thing. The authors took their time in Volume 2 to begin setting up a new epic adventure for the future. The problems that we learned about in Volume 1 are only the beginning of the trouble that the Republics of the Red Star have to worry about. At the end of Volume 1, 9 years after the U.R.R.S. suffered a crushing defeat in the desert nation of Alistaan, the nation of the Red Star's military might is crumbling and many other of it's provinces are now clamoring for freedom. The success of Alistaan's revolution has begun a domino effect of rebellion against the Red Star. Now the small nation of Nokgorka is demanding to leave the United Republics of the Red Star and stand on it's own two feet. The action of this book takes place in the capital city of Nagorka where an urban guerrilla war is being waged against the once powerful, now weakening, Red Fleet. As the plot unfolds the characters of the series find that a small rebellion in this small breakaway province is nothing compared to the real enemy. Their own leaders.Another victory for Team Red Star.

The red star is an incredible series and this volume shows it beautifully. The inventiveness and depth of character are not to be missed.

In these next 5 (or so) issues, the modern mythos of the Red Star continues to develop. After their crushing defeat at Kar Dathras Gate, the Red Star army is sent to suppress a secessionist movement in Nokgorka. After years of success and brutal treatment of anyone disloyal enough to suggest possible failure, they enter an unwinnable war against entrenched guerillas - does any of this sound famililar?The human story develops through these pages. Maya's sense of the inevitable, both in personal duty and defeat, drive her forward, more through habit than anything else. Then, as in any good myth, she is touched by a superhuman spirit, one who promises hardship but reunion with her lost love. This is the point at which the Quest truly seems to begin ...... and the current collection of comic reprints ends. This exceptional comic has me pulled in. It presents a unique combination of recent history, as played out in a magical alternate universe, with forces larger than people or nations - just what we need in an era that seems to have lost its myths and heroes. This exceptional storytelling comes wrapped in outstanding artwork, a combination of computer modeling and hand drawing, with huge panels that capture the grandeur of the story elements. I recommend this highly to anyone who like graphic storytelling with an intelligent edge.-- wiredweird

This TPB collected Red Star vol1. issue 6 to 9 or (6,7,7.5 and 8)Don't get me wrong. Red Star story and art are superb as always. But you had better off buy the Red Star collected Edition ISBN: 0971471428. In that edition, you will get vol1. issue 1 to 9 + Run Mikita Run (Multiple award-winning Annual). This TPB is not a good entry point to Red Star saga as in this volume, Maya meets with Makita. (The two main characters I must say. ) And the past flashback of Maya, Alexandra and Marcus are revealed with heart-warming moments of Makita and Proto. If you haven't read Run Makita Run or Battle at Kar Dathra's Gate, you would not feel so strongly to the characters and may be a bit lost in the story. But if you have Kar Dathra's Gate and Run Makita Run, this is the excellent TPB with cliffhanger at the end.

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The book in itself is amazing. Artwork incredible, the story is nice. The only downpoint is the poor quality of the book (materials). I had the same probleme with volume one. When you open the book, it almost breaks to pieces which is bad. But the story and the art are worth it.

Brilliant indie graphic novel.