SilverHawks by writer Ed Brisson and artist George Kambadais is where nostalgia and modern storytelling collide. This new series not only pays homage to its animated predecessor but reinvents it for today’s audience. With a fresh take on beloved characters this debut issue of SilverHawks captivated me from the very first page.
In the nearby galaxy of Limbo, the deadly mob boss Mon*Star has escaped from his confinement on Penal Planet 10 – and he’s looking to take revenge on everyone who put him there!
At the top of that list is Commander Stargazer, the grizzled space cop who personally took Mon*Star down the last time he went on a rampage. To recapture Mon*Star and his gang of super-criminal associates, Stargazer must put his retirement on hold and assemble a new team of his famed bionically enhanced law enforcers – the SilverHawks!
Recruited from every corner of known space by the Federal Interplanetary Force, the SilverHawks were engineered to be the first line of defense against Limbo’s ruthless agents of chaos. But during Mon*Star’s long incarceration, the program went dormant, and its state-of-the-art tech has drifted towards obsolescence. Now, as they take on the galaxy’s deadliest lawbreakers, Stargazer’s new team of untested cyborgs – including Quicksilver, Bluegrass, Hotwing, Steelwill, Steelheart, and The Copper Kidd – will face the ultimate trial by fire!
Ed Brisson’s ability to weave elements of nostalgia seamlessly with modern comic book storytelling in SilverHawks is striking. Those familiar with the original television series will find comfort in recognizing beloved characters while appreciating Brisson’s unique voice that brings new depth to their personalities. Brisson’s storytelling offers a nice balance between action-packed sequences and character-driven moment, making it accessible to old fans and appealing enough for new readers.
Illustrator George Kambadais plays a crucial role in resurrecting this nostalgic universe through his art style. There is unmistakable nod to the original aesthetic charm from the 1980s animation; yet Kambadais injects his own modern flair into each panel. Kambadais’ artwork captures the action scenes with precision while also ensuring each character gets attention. The debut issue truly feels like a modern vision on a vintage story.
What Brisson and Kambadais are able to bring to life in the debut issue of SilverHawks really takes me back to cartoons of the 1980s and 1990s while also quenching my thirst for modern comics. The look, feel and over vibe of the Dynamite Entertainment series scratches all itches in ways that I couldn’t even imagine. Beyond the nostalgia and memories, SilverHawks #1 introduces new fans to a wonderful cosmic universe of action, thrills and crime fighting. The story has real meat on the bones while the artwork is visually stunning.
SilverHawks #1 represents more than just another comic based on a vintage cartoon. What Ed Brisson alongside George Kambadais were able to accomplish in this debut issue speaks volumes to their abilities. We get a fresh, new comic that will captivate both fans of the original cartoon and newcomers alike.
SilverHawks #1 hits local comic shops on January 29, 2025 from Dynamite Entertainment.
SilverHawks #1 Covers
