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of Astounding Space Thrills by Steve Conley


"The art style is modeled after the old comics as well, using the same kind of linework, backgounds, postures and character designs. The colors are better and the whole production is more polished, though. Also, a lot of the large-scale models such as ships and planets are in 3D, as well as certain images being animated. The last two elements, however, distract from rather than enhance the artwork for me. The difference between the hand-drawn art and the 3D is jarring, and there aren't enough animated panels in order for me to get used to them rather than breaking me out of the story."
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"The real drawback with AST is that despite the fast pace and sharp visuals, it's just not as involving as it should be. Argosy is essentially lacking in any sort of human flaws or unresolved issues that make reading stories about characters interesting. He zips along and uses his genius to resolve the next crisis, but none of these events have any real impact on him or anyone else."
Review by The Phantom Critic | Read Full Review | Read All Reviews of Astounding Space Thrills

"Breathless action! Harrowing chases! Shocking twists! In form, Astounding Space Thrills imitates the original space operas. But it feels...inauthentic. Everyone seems cheery, and even the villains are defanged in some way. There's no sense of urgency to it."
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