Written by Peter David
Art by Johnny Desjardins; Mohan; & Taylor Esposito
Cover Art by Aaron Lopresti (Cover A – seen below]
SUMMARY:
Published by Dynamite Entertainment for early 2018, it’s the opener for a six-part mini-series (also available in a complete trade paperback form). In this untitled standard-length issue, the 1978 Battlestar Galactica fleet, due to an interdimensional wormhole, literally collides with the Galactica reboot fleet. Upon separating the two vessels, Admiral Adama communicates with Commander Adama. The 1978 fleet sends their Adama; Captain Apollo; and Lt. Starbuck to meet the other Adama; the other Apollo; Saul Tigh; and their President. Amidst lingering suspicions, an initially hostile stand-off leads to a truce between the two vessels. Amidst their awkward co-existence, yet another Battlestar enters the wormhole.
Note: The other cover art teams are: Johnny Desjardins & Mohan (Cover B); either Roberto Castro & Alex Guimaráes or Michael Adams (Cover C); either Michael Adams or Roberto Castro & Alex Guimaráes (Cover D); Aaron Lopresti (Covers E and G); and Johnny Desjardins (Cover F). Dynamite contradicts itself as to the art team credits re: Covers C & D.
REVIEW:
Despite an excessive (and frankly ridiculous) reliance on Galactica’s ‘f-word’ equivalent, writer Peter David conjures up an intriguing crossover ripe with creative possibilities. In a neat homage to late actor Richard Hatch, the sequence of Captain Apollo inevitably meeting Tom Zarek is an inspired twist, as is actor Dirk Benedict’s Starbuck finally meeting his female counterpart. Impressively supporting David’s storyline, the inspired artwork by Johnny Desjardins and Mohan even ensures that the actor likenesses are mostly spot-on. For fans of either Galactica incarnation, this issue delivers an entertaining must-read.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There is a single-page “Dynamite Dispatch,” which includes a cover reveal for BSG vs. BSG # 3. The issue’s last page is a gallery depicting its various cover images (A to G).
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
