Overview:
Prepare for the cosmic adventure of “Cosmic Odyssey,” a mind-blowing 1988 crossover event. Written by Jim Starlin and illustrated by Mike Mignola and Carlos Garzon, this four-issue epic brings Darkseid and a team of superheroes together to stop the destructive Anti-Life Entity. No tie-ins, just pure core storyline goodness.
In “Cosmic Odyssey,” heavy hitters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern join forces with Darkseid to embark on an intergalactic adventure. Their mission? Save the universe from annihilation. Prepare for mind-bending cosmic clashes as Mignola and Garzon’s art brings the cosmic landscapes to life.
Critics and fans loved “Cosmic Odyssey” when it debuted. Starlin’s gripping storytelling and jaw-dropping artwork earned praise, making it a must-read for DC enthusiasts. Don’t worry if you’re new to DC; the event provides enough background info to enjoy the ride. (Full Review)
Background Reading:
Related Guides
- Green Lantern (John Stewart)
- Batman
- Superman
- Darkseid
- Jonn Jones
- Starfire
Best Way To Read:
Cosmic Odyssey Deluxe Edition
For crossover and significant events, I typically only read the main story the first time I encounter it. Trying to read all of the tie-ins with the story tends to make them increasingly convoluted and are not crucial to the main narrative. However, I think they are important to read, as many series-shifting plotlines can happen.
For the tie-in issues, I only read them as they come up in the reading guide that I am working through. This can become problematic because the tie-in issues are not always included in collected editions of the event. So you may need to hunt for them.
Reading Order:
| Title | Importance | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Book One: Discovery | Main Story | Cosmic Odyssey Deluxe Edition |
| Book Two: Disaster | Main Story | Cosmic Odyssey Deluxe Edition |
| Book Three: Decisions | Main Story | Cosmic Odyssey Deluxe Edition |
| Book Four: Death | Main Story | Cosmic Odyssey Deluxe Edition |
Publications Impact
- Series Spun out of the Event
- New Gods vol. 3
References:
Feature Image Cosmic Odyssey #1 Cover Image art by Mike Mignola
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