Forget about science. If you've read enough comics, or watched enough TV, you know that space is a crazy place. If we haven't been misled (and I'm sure we haven't), space is full of weird energies, horrific monsters, probing aliens, and gorgeous but naive space babes. I'm sure NASA tries to tell us otherwise just so they can keep all the fun for themselves. (Though if they showed us more evidence of space babes, I bet NASA could get all the funding they need...)

Anyway, all this space weirdness is why Mystery in Space is the perfect title for DC's new anthology title. Mysteries and space are a can't-miss combination! Jim Starlin is the perfect creator to bring us all the Space Mystery we can handle, too. Starlin is most well-known for his various series set in the cosmic fringes of the Marvel Universe. He has been responsible for pretty much anything with Infinity in the title and he has been behind the most acclaimed stories featuring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. It would take all day to list all of Starlin's sci-fi work, so trust me, he knows space!

Mystery in Space is a little bit unusual in that it seems to be an anthology title. The first issue features two stories, both starring resurrected protagonists. First up is Captain Comet. I was unfamiliar with the Captain before reading this issue, but I learned everything I needed to know about the man and his history to enjoy the story. Starlin is joined by artist Shane Davis for the Comet tale, and the artist is a perfect fit for the story. Davis has designed some excellent and unusual looking aliens, and he does a great job with space-tech as well. He also draws a very believable talking bulldog, which is a selling point in and of itself.

The second story in this issue features another character who was unknown to me, The Weird. Again, I learned everything I needed to know about the character in this issue. Starlin handles the art himself for this story, which should be a relief for all the fans who most appreciate Mr. Starlin's work as a writer/artist combo. The two stories are connected, but it remains to be seen whether these characters will continue to influence each other's crazy, mysterious lives. I have a feelng that they will.

If you like your superheroes to have a sci-fi edge, you don't want to miss Mystery in Space. Try it out now, while it is Four Color Fantasies' guaranteed Book of the Week! And don't forget to keep an eye peeled for those space babes!