Danger Unlimited

by Osamu Tezuka

In 1960, four heroes fought to save the world. In 2060, who will fight to reclaim it? A freak accident gave four friends strength and abilities that set them apart from normal men, and they used these abilities to fight the tide of evil as Danger Unlimited! Fast forward to the far-flung future, when the never-ending battle is actually nearing its end and the side of justice is losing; earth has been conquered by an alien race and super-powered humans have been outlawed. The human race needs some help, some heavy-duty firepower, if it's going to turn the tide and take back earth. It needs another Danger Unlimited.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

117 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 1995

About the author

Dr. Osamu Tezuka (手塚治虫) was a Japanese manga artist, animator, producer and medical doctor, although he never practiced medicine. Born in Osaka Prefecture, he is best known as the creator of Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion. He is often credited as the "Father of Anime", and is often considered the Japanese equivalent to Walt Disney, who served as a major inspiration during his formative years. His prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions of genres earned him such titles as "the father of manga" and "the God of Manga."

Reviews

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a shame John Byrne never revisited these characters to finish their story. It's an obvious Fantastic Four homage but I like the two parallel stories in the past and 75 years in the future after the earth has been taken over by aliens, with both stories giving us tales of the original and future Danger Unlimited teams.

[Little Timmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Joh byrne writing and art. here he really cuts lose. Very recommended

[Travis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, it's an obvious take/homage/rip off etc of the Fantastic Four, but it's a good take etc. and at the time it came out the actual FF comic was pretty unreadable.

Byrne tells two stories, the origin of the original Danger Unlimited and the creation of a new version in the future. Both stories are linked and fit together to give you an over view of the group's history.

The jumping back and forth got a bit out of control and annoying, but the stuff set in the past has a great old school vibe to it and the future team had great Byrne drawn sci-fi visuals.

Plus all the characters are cool looking and have some clever twists on classic super powers.

Not to mention they fight an evil nazi super villain that is a head in a jar!

A good read that doesn't want to reinvent the wheel, just remind you that comics can still be fun.

[Jdetrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

When John Byrne is on top form, there's very few who can make a better comic book, and he's very much in top form here. The art is beautiful, and the story, which borrows some ideas from the Fantastic Four, is undeniably unique and interesting. The only problem is that this concept never got the chance to be explored and expanded; I would have loved to have seen more of this.

[Zardwiz · Rating 3 out of 5]

este comic resuma byrne por todos lados, realmente una buena historia, sobre todo si dejas viajar tu imaginación a la época en la que fue escrita. recomiendo leer las primeras hojas con los comentarios de byrne, ayuda a enfocarse en el momento en el que fue creado el comic, momento en el cual no eran comunes los superheroes que no estuvieran vestidos en spandex

[Fugo Feedback]

Arranca más o menos bien, pero enseguida se estanca. Creo que leí más de la mitad pero supongo que cuando lo retome deberé retroceder unas cuantas páginas. con suerte lo termine en 2014...

[Dony Grayman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Edición española de pésimo encuadernado pero que incluye galería de portadas y una introducción a cargo del autor.