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Starfire (2015)
Starfire, Volume 2: A Matter of Time
Even Starfire isn’t immune to an old flame.
Just when the golden-skinned alien warrior princess thought she’d settled in to her new life in Florida’s sunny Key West-even if that new life did involve battling deadly enemies every now and then-along comes the ex that she, and the rest of the world, thought was dead: Dick Grayson, formerly known as Nightwing! In a quest to save his secret identity, he faked his own death and went underground, working as a superspy rather than a superhero.
Now Dick’s back in town to help Kori take down the sinister Soren Hook. Will sparks fly between these two tremendously good-looking heroes? And when Starfire and her friends take an impromptu road trip to clear their heads, what craziness will they return to in Key West-if they even return at all?
Find out in STARFIRE VOL. 2: A MATTER OF TIME, from the creative team of Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Elsa Charretier and Emanuela Lupacchino-a smart, sexy, rollicking romp that puts the orange in Florida!
Collects: Starfire #7-12.
Just when the golden-skinned alien warrior princess thought she’d settled in to her new life in Florida’s sunny Key West-even if that new life did involve battling deadly enemies every now and then-along comes the ex that she, and the rest of the world, thought was dead: Dick Grayson, formerly known as Nightwing! In a quest to save his secret identity, he faked his own death and went underground, working as a superspy rather than a superhero.
Now Dick’s back in town to help Kori take down the sinister Soren Hook. Will sparks fly between these two tremendously good-looking heroes? And when Starfire and her friends take an impromptu road trip to clear their heads, what craziness will they return to in Key West-if they even return at all?
Find out in STARFIRE VOL. 2: A MATTER OF TIME, from the creative team of Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Elsa Charretier and Emanuela Lupacchino-a smart, sexy, rollicking romp that puts the orange in Florida!
Collects: Starfire #7-12.
144 pages, Paperback
First published January 31, 2017
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About the author
Amanda Conner
799 books309 followersAmanda Conner started out in comics working small projects for Marvel and Archie while working as an illustrator for New York ad agencies Kornhauser and Calene and Kidvertisers. working a number of launches and campaigns such as Arm & Hammer, PlaySchool and Nickelodeon.
However, loving comic books and cartooning the most, Amanda found herself working for Marvel on their Barbie line (much of Amanda’s covers inspired designs for the line of Barbie toys), Disney line which included the Gargoyles books. At the same time she was illustrating “Soul Searchers & Co.” for Claypool Comics and worked on other Marvel projects, such as Excalibur for the X-Men line and “Suburban Jersey Ninja She-Devils”.
During an assignment for Crusade (‘Tomoe’) she and Jimmy Palmiotti became a real team as penciller/inker.
Amanda then moved on to do what is probably one of her best known works. She did several years as penciller on the hit series “Vampirella” for Harris Comics and drafted 24 issues. While illustrating “Vampirella”, Amanda worked with the top writers in the field, Grant Morrison, Mark Millar and Warren Ellis.
Continuing to expand her horizons, Amanda illustrated the best-selling crossover “Painkiller Jane vs. the Darkness”, and went on to work on “Painkiller Jane” #0 (the origin book). She also wrote and illustrated a story for “Kid Death and Fluffy”.
Since then, Amanda has worked on many of the top titles in comics such as “Lois Lane”, “Codename: Knockout”, and “Birds of Prey” for D.C. Comics Vertigo line, “X-Men Unlimited” for Marvel, co-created “Gatecrasher” for Blackbull Comics, and “The Pro”, an Eisner nominated creator owned book for Image Comics with Jimmy Palmiotti and Garth Ennis. Recently she worked on the highly publicized Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre series with Eisner winning creator Darwyn Cooke.
Amanda’s work can also be seen outside the comic book community in such places as ABC’S Nightline, the New York Times, Mad Magazine, the new sci-fi Stan lee “So You Want to be a Superhero” series and the upcoming Disney Underdog movie character designs for film and television, character designs for the Los Angeles Avengers stadium football team and is featured in a Biography magazine commercial on A&E. Amanda does spot illustrations in “Revolver” magazine each month and has had a huge success with the JSA Powergirl miniseries in previous years, each issue going into 3rd printings.
She continuously produces cover work for Marvel Comics, DC Comics and an assortment of independent titles.
With PaperFilms co-founder Jimmy Palmiotti, they are currently working on the highly received Harley Quinn series and other Harley Quinn related titles for DC Comics, in addition to several upcoming DC related projects. Garnering national attention and sales results, the team continues to receive accolades for their work on these titles. The new relaunch of Harley Quinn for DC in the Rebirth line garnered an estimated 250,000 copies ordered.
However, loving comic books and cartooning the most, Amanda found herself working for Marvel on their Barbie line (much of Amanda’s covers inspired designs for the line of Barbie toys), Disney line which included the Gargoyles books. At the same time she was illustrating “Soul Searchers & Co.” for Claypool Comics and worked on other Marvel projects, such as Excalibur for the X-Men line and “Suburban Jersey Ninja She-Devils”.
During an assignment for Crusade (‘Tomoe’) she and Jimmy Palmiotti became a real team as penciller/inker.
Amanda then moved on to do what is probably one of her best known works. She did several years as penciller on the hit series “Vampirella” for Harris Comics and drafted 24 issues. While illustrating “Vampirella”, Amanda worked with the top writers in the field, Grant Morrison, Mark Millar and Warren Ellis.
Continuing to expand her horizons, Amanda illustrated the best-selling crossover “Painkiller Jane vs. the Darkness”, and went on to work on “Painkiller Jane” #0 (the origin book). She also wrote and illustrated a story for “Kid Death and Fluffy”.
Since then, Amanda has worked on many of the top titles in comics such as “Lois Lane”, “Codename: Knockout”, and “Birds of Prey” for D.C. Comics Vertigo line, “X-Men Unlimited” for Marvel, co-created “Gatecrasher” for Blackbull Comics, and “The Pro”, an Eisner nominated creator owned book for Image Comics with Jimmy Palmiotti and Garth Ennis. Recently she worked on the highly publicized Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre series with Eisner winning creator Darwyn Cooke.
Amanda’s work can also be seen outside the comic book community in such places as ABC’S Nightline, the New York Times, Mad Magazine, the new sci-fi Stan lee “So You Want to be a Superhero” series and the upcoming Disney Underdog movie character designs for film and television, character designs for the Los Angeles Avengers stadium football team and is featured in a Biography magazine commercial on A&E. Amanda does spot illustrations in “Revolver” magazine each month and has had a huge success with the JSA Powergirl miniseries in previous years, each issue going into 3rd printings.
She continuously produces cover work for Marvel Comics, DC Comics and an assortment of independent titles.
With PaperFilms co-founder Jimmy Palmiotti, they are currently working on the highly received Harley Quinn series and other Harley Quinn related titles for DC Comics, in addition to several upcoming DC related projects. Garnering national attention and sales results, the team continues to receive accolades for their work on these titles. The new relaunch of Harley Quinn for DC in the Rebirth line garnered an estimated 250,000 copies ordered.
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November 11, 2020
(B+) 76% | Good
Notes: Feel-good empty calories, it's sunny, light and groovy, teemed with all the cream and sugar of a Hallmark TV movie.
Notes: Feel-good empty calories, it's sunny, light and groovy, teemed with all the cream and sugar of a Hallmark TV movie.
September 4, 2022
I was sad to see this cut short. It's by far the best thing Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti have written. The book is witty and charming. Even if you're not a fan of their Harley Quinn book, don't let that stop you from checking this out.
In this volume, Starfire teams up with Dick Grayson with stunning artwork from Emanuela Lupacchino. Elsa Charretier takes over the art chores at this point. It took me a good while to get used to. Her art has a Darwyn Cooke / Bruce Timm vibe to it. Starfire takes a vacation to Atlee's underground home with Stella. There she realizes she's putting Key West in danger and decides to leave.
The Good: Conner and Palmiotti treat Starfire as a fish out of water and it works wonderfully. They've given her a complete personality for the first time and made her more than just an alien sex goddess with no personality. They actually explain from her perspective when she misunderstands something from humans' sex hangups. Koriand'r doesn't get our idioms. When she hears them, she imagines them literally in a word balloon. It's hilarious.
The Bad: It only lasted 12 issues. Hopefully Benjamin Percy will carry over this treatment of her character over to the Teen Titans.
The Ugly: How could you ever find anything about Starfire that would be considered ugly?
In this volume, Starfire teams up with Dick Grayson with stunning artwork from Emanuela Lupacchino. Elsa Charretier takes over the art chores at this point. It took me a good while to get used to. Her art has a Darwyn Cooke / Bruce Timm vibe to it. Starfire takes a vacation to Atlee's underground home with Stella. There she realizes she's putting Key West in danger and decides to leave.
The Good: Conner and Palmiotti treat Starfire as a fish out of water and it works wonderfully. They've given her a complete personality for the first time and made her more than just an alien sex goddess with no personality. They actually explain from her perspective when she misunderstands something from humans' sex hangups. Koriand'r doesn't get our idioms. When she hears them, she imagines them literally in a word balloon. It's hilarious.
The Bad: It only lasted 12 issues. Hopefully Benjamin Percy will carry over this treatment of her character over to the Teen Titans.
The Ugly: How could you ever find anything about Starfire that would be considered ugly?
September 9, 2019
I love Kori!!!
This series was down to earth and a lot of fun, but not without meaningful character moments and relationships. It's a common observation among comic book fans that DC heroes tend to be larger than life, god-like beings (and I love them for it) while Marvel has more of the street level, everyday-life of heroes stuff. Looking at the (arguably) most well-known characters of each publisher, the Trinity (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman) and Spider-Man, it seems to be true to an extent.
Even then it's more of a tendency, not a fact and this Starfire series proves that. Kori is the perfect character for a more light-hearted approach to "the alien among humans story." Her lack of understanding of everyday life on Earth and her carefree yet caring personality get her into all kinds of trouble as she's trying to help out and become a member of the local community. I love how the writers don't throw her under the bus for her naivete but it's still funny when she gets into a misunderstanding because of it. We're laughing with her and not at her, which is the kind of comedy I like.
The art is beautiful and, aside from the art-style change for the last couple of issues, consistent. Even then, both of the art styles are consistent within themselves but there is a noticeable change and it threw me off for a bit.
Unfortunately this series had to end after only two volumes because of Rebirth but it was a really great time.
This series was down to earth and a lot of fun, but not without meaningful character moments and relationships. It's a common observation among comic book fans that DC heroes tend to be larger than life, god-like beings (and I love them for it) while Marvel has more of the street level, everyday-life of heroes stuff. Looking at the (arguably) most well-known characters of each publisher, the Trinity (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman) and Spider-Man, it seems to be true to an extent.
Even then it's more of a tendency, not a fact and this Starfire series proves that. Kori is the perfect character for a more light-hearted approach to "the alien among humans story." Her lack of understanding of everyday life on Earth and her carefree yet caring personality get her into all kinds of trouble as she's trying to help out and become a member of the local community. I love how the writers don't throw her under the bus for her naivete but it's still funny when she gets into a misunderstanding because of it. We're laughing with her and not at her, which is the kind of comedy I like.
The art is beautiful and, aside from the art-style change for the last couple of issues, consistent. Even then, both of the art styles are consistent within themselves but there is a noticeable change and it threw me off for a bit.
Unfortunately this series had to end after only two volumes because of Rebirth but it was a really great time.
November 17, 2016
Starfire is a title that makes you smile every time. She is always so positive, sees the world in such a childlike way, that is mixed with her openness and slight sexual freedom. Plus, this Volume brings in Syl'Khee (well known to my kids as Sliky from Teen Titans Go)!
An adventure with Dick Grayson (her ex-bf), a vacation to the center of the Earth with Atlee and Sheriff Stella that turns into the stopping of a subterranean invasion, and enjoying the city during Fantasy Festival shows off many of Kori's sides. She comes to the decision that she must move on so she doesn't continue to put her friends in danger. To where? I guess we'll find out after Rebirth...
This, series though very short-lived, has been true to the Connor/Palmiotti legacy. Fun, boundary pushing, hilarious and good natured to the core. High Recommend overall and this Volume.
Come back soon Kori!
An adventure with Dick Grayson (her ex-bf), a vacation to the center of the Earth with Atlee and Sheriff Stella that turns into the stopping of a subterranean invasion, and enjoying the city during Fantasy Festival shows off many of Kori's sides. She comes to the decision that she must move on so she doesn't continue to put her friends in danger. To where? I guess we'll find out after Rebirth...
This, series though very short-lived, has been true to the Connor/Palmiotti legacy. Fun, boundary pushing, hilarious and good natured to the core. High Recommend overall and this Volume.
Come back soon Kori!
July 22, 2019
this was a quick and enjoyable read—the art changed a few times and i can’t remember if that happened in the first volume but it set me off because of the drastic character changes halfway through, and the plot was interesting but not captivating enough. i enjoy kori’s character and personality, but everyone seemed to be all over the place and some things seemed confusing.
March 26, 2017
This ends a series cut down before its time. Conner wrote one of the most lovable takes on Starfire in the history of comics, perfectly measuring her humorous naivete with compassion and a willingness to engage at all times. The art change halfway through this volume is drastic, but still suits the comedic tone. I love how the new artist drew hair, perfectly capturing how it can tumble down some people's faces.
In a better world, something this feel-good would've run for years. But even as two short volumes, I'm quite glad to have had it.
In a better world, something this feel-good would've run for years. But even as two short volumes, I'm quite glad to have had it.
July 27, 2017
This was disappointing on so many levels. The artwork about halfway through goes to the cheap 2D style that I despise. StarFire is still flaky and too new to the world to truly be a kickass hero that she could be. There was some cool fight scenes but Kori felt so underdeveloped that I just wasn't into it. It felt like a cheap knockoff StarFire. This volume is also sad because it is a taste of what could have been if the series was maybe just a few issues longer. Disappointing.
July 13, 2019
Sadly this comes to an end...but it's still amazing! I loved this series. It balances Starfire as a hero and as well as a fish out of water really well.
Recommended to any fan of everyone's favorite orange skinned Tameranian Princess!
Recommended to any fan of everyone's favorite orange skinned Tameranian Princess!
May 22, 2017
Starfire is so charming, and this graphic novel was a pleasant read. I'm sorry that Kori's adventures in Key West are over.
July 19, 2016
It's so hard to say Goodbye.
This series was fun, light and gorgeous. It truly is sad that the series is over.
World: The art is absolutely gorgeous, it is a sight to behold, and the colors holy wow. The world building this immediately around is very nostalgic and I love it. Calling back to Conner/Palmiotti creation Atlee I loved it.
Story: Fairly chill and heart warming, this series has been like that all series long. The sense of fun and love and relaxation is in every panel and this series is something different from what's on the market. I love it. There is not much story this arc, just endless scenes of character interactions and it was great.
Characters: Star is great, so are the rest of the cast. This is a character book and so it's fitting the end is all character stuff. I also really appreciated that we had enough time to say goodbye as not a lot of books do that.
I love this series I wish it were longer.
Onward to the next book!
This series was fun, light and gorgeous. It truly is sad that the series is over.
World: The art is absolutely gorgeous, it is a sight to behold, and the colors holy wow. The world building this immediately around is very nostalgic and I love it. Calling back to Conner/Palmiotti creation Atlee I loved it.
Story: Fairly chill and heart warming, this series has been like that all series long. The sense of fun and love and relaxation is in every panel and this series is something different from what's on the market. I love it. There is not much story this arc, just endless scenes of character interactions and it was great.
Characters: Star is great, so are the rest of the cast. This is a character book and so it's fitting the end is all character stuff. I also really appreciated that we had enough time to say goodbye as not a lot of books do that.
I love this series I wish it were longer.
Onward to the next book!
March 18, 2017
I love Srarfire's attempts at humor and what she pictures some of our sayings as. I feel like some of this was kinda rushed, like the whole thing when Dick Grayson came back. He is just kinda plot convenience to remind that hey Kori has a past, and she really does still care about him, as well as to introduce some doubt between her and Sol.
I enjoy Atlee and Stella. And wormie is back! (Yes I know that is not his name but still) Overall, if you like Starfire or just want a light read, this is a good book to pick up, otherwise you may want to leave it.
I enjoy Atlee and Stella. And wormie is back! (Yes I know that is not his name but still) Overall, if you like Starfire or just want a light read, this is a good book to pick up, otherwise you may want to leave it.
November 3, 2017
I'm so sad that this run only got two volumes! Starfire is such a breathe of fresh air in a world of very intense and gritty DC stories. She's funny, endearing, lovable, and just an all-round entertaining character to read. I especially loved the art from Elsa Charretier in this. I've loved her work on Marvel's Unstoppable Wasp series and her take on Starfire was great. Such a solid story too. Sad this came to an end so soon but hopefully she returns sometime in the near future.
April 4, 2017
Cute, light, and fluffy.
November 20, 2017
Vol #2 Started out fine... then bleh and the art changed and I did not enjoy that. (2 Stars)
Vol #1 It's a low three, but it was interesting to read this part of Starfire. (3 stars)
Vol #1 It's a low three, but it was interesting to read this part of Starfire. (3 stars)
August 3, 2018
Starfire: A Matter of Time picks up where the previous trade paperback left off, collecting the last six issues (7–12) of the 2015 on-going series.
The on-going series has Starfire starting to find some normalcy in her new life in Key West, Florida. Sure she may have to battle an enemy or two while living, but that's par for the course for an alien princess superhero. Just as Starfire is heading to her final showdown with Soren Hook – her nemesis, her ex-boyfriend that that was supposedly dead – Dick Grayson as Agent 37, enters in her life to help her out with Soren Hook and to complicate matters a tad (Starfire #7–8).
The second half of the trade paperback deals with Starfire leaving Key West for a while just to recuperate and clear their heads and what better way to do that than going under their heads – Strata. Strata is a subterranean world that exists thousands of miles below the Earth's surface. It is populated by a variety of races, who live in isolation of the surface world, but are very much aware of the effects that surface dwellers have on their planet.
Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti penned the entire trade paperback and for the most part it was written rather well. Once again, the premise wasn't that terribly interesting and was slow in some parts, but overall it was written rather well. I really enjoy seeing Starfire and Dick Grayson reconnect again and how the parted ways still really good friends. Had I wished for something more – sure, but right now their lives are so complicated that it best that they stay good friends.
Starfire: A Matter of Time has two pencilers: Elsa Charretier has penciled four issues (Starfire #9–12) and the other two issues has penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino (Starfire #7–8). For the most part the two penciling styles are rather similar, but I wasn't a fan of the penciling style of Charretier. Their styles seems apropos to the series, but I wished that Lupacchino stayed with the series.
The series as a whole was rather quite good and ended quite too soon. While I'm not a total fan of this interpretation of Starfire – the series was rather good. It was fun and light-hearted and it's sad to see this series end. I will certainly miss the new characters created and Key West and hopefully they would not be forgotten.
All in all, Starfire: A Matter of Time is a wonderful conclusion for the series. While I wasn't that great a fan with this interpretation of Starfire, I was really starting to see the appeal. Hopefully, this won't be the last we see of Starfire.
The on-going series has Starfire starting to find some normalcy in her new life in Key West, Florida. Sure she may have to battle an enemy or two while living, but that's par for the course for an alien princess superhero. Just as Starfire is heading to her final showdown with Soren Hook – her nemesis, her ex-boyfriend that that was supposedly dead – Dick Grayson as Agent 37, enters in her life to help her out with Soren Hook and to complicate matters a tad (Starfire #7–8).
The second half of the trade paperback deals with Starfire leaving Key West for a while just to recuperate and clear their heads and what better way to do that than going under their heads – Strata. Strata is a subterranean world that exists thousands of miles below the Earth's surface. It is populated by a variety of races, who live in isolation of the surface world, but are very much aware of the effects that surface dwellers have on their planet.
Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti penned the entire trade paperback and for the most part it was written rather well. Once again, the premise wasn't that terribly interesting and was slow in some parts, but overall it was written rather well. I really enjoy seeing Starfire and Dick Grayson reconnect again and how the parted ways still really good friends. Had I wished for something more – sure, but right now their lives are so complicated that it best that they stay good friends.
Starfire: A Matter of Time has two pencilers: Elsa Charretier has penciled four issues (Starfire #9–12) and the other two issues has penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino (Starfire #7–8). For the most part the two penciling styles are rather similar, but I wasn't a fan of the penciling style of Charretier. Their styles seems apropos to the series, but I wished that Lupacchino stayed with the series.
The series as a whole was rather quite good and ended quite too soon. While I'm not a total fan of this interpretation of Starfire – the series was rather good. It was fun and light-hearted and it's sad to see this series end. I will certainly miss the new characters created and Key West and hopefully they would not be forgotten.
All in all, Starfire: A Matter of Time is a wonderful conclusion for the series. While I wasn't that great a fan with this interpretation of Starfire, I was really starting to see the appeal. Hopefully, this won't be the last we see of Starfire.
August 19, 2020
I enjoyed the first volume of Starfire, having mostly been introduced to the character through the Teen Titans show, and knowing that she would be quite different from that. I liked that it brought together the innocence of that version with what I have heard is the sexiness of the comics version... and rather than having it be simple cheesecake and general horniness, she just doesn't have a concept of human mores in many ways, including things like wearing clothes and assumptions that are common about relationships. A fair amount of that carries through here (including the cute little thought balloons), while also tying in a bit to some other DC books, which is good. It does sort of explore some new (to me, anyway) areas, going to a subterranean society I've never seen referenced before (but I am still relatively new to DC), and fleshing them out, before the series unfortunately came to an end, and Starfire went on to other adventures. Most of the plot elements were nicely wrapped up, though, so the writer must have had a heads up. It means the series was short and self-contained, for the most part. I hope these characters will show up at some point in the future, and I guess I will have to find out what other books Starfire will be in now, so I can find out. Overall, this was a nice, contained adventure that fleshed out a character I enjoy in other formats, and got me a little bit more into reading DC comics, so it did a great job at that. I only wish it had continued from here.
November 20, 2019
Is it wrong to call this DC Sex in the City? We've got a trio of women who spend a large portion of their free time talking about relationships and dating and dealing with ex-boyfriends and fiances. There's a fair bit of action as well (a Grayson crossover, although that was more about relationships than plot), including a suspiciously quick-moving underground city invasion that ends up mainly being the excuse to get the characters drunk again. I don't know that I've ever seen DC characters drink this much before, which is a little odd.
But the action isn't the center, the relationships are, as Kori learns that classic trope that no matter where she is she brings danger to those around her. The series ends with her flying off to 'protect' the other characters, although it definitely telegraphs the idea that it wasn't the writers' choice to do so.
This was an interesting experiment and a very different comic series. It was surprisingly ribald and focused on adult topics for a character I usually think of as aimed at either girl-power young readers or overly hormonal boys. Neither seemed the focus of the content, at least not exclusively. That confusion in tone and target might be why it didn't last very long. Still, it wasn't bad while it was here.
But the action isn't the center, the relationships are, as Kori learns that classic trope that no matter where she is she brings danger to those around her. The series ends with her flying off to 'protect' the other characters, although it definitely telegraphs the idea that it wasn't the writers' choice to do so.
This was an interesting experiment and a very different comic series. It was surprisingly ribald and focused on adult topics for a character I usually think of as aimed at either girl-power young readers or overly hormonal boys. Neither seemed the focus of the content, at least not exclusively. That confusion in tone and target might be why it didn't last very long. Still, it wasn't bad while it was here.
March 21, 2023
"DID YOU KNOW WHEN I WEAR JEANS, THE PHONE VIBRATES IN MY FRONT POCKET, BUT ONLY FOR A FEW SECONDS, WHICH IS A SHAME."
- Koriand'r's blunt honesty, causing Dick Grayson to choke on his orange juice.
The cute, innocent naiveté continues.
Dick shows up in Key West on a spy mission being pursued by the worst spies ever. Fortunately, Kori is always willing to help a "friend."
During an R&R trip to the subterranean city of Strata; Kori, Stella and Atlee have an adventure of self-discovery, wear little to no clothing and repel an invasion. However, due to time dilation, they're gone longer than expected and Kori loses her job.
It's a good thing the title ended at this point, because this much adorable cuteness and partial nudity is simply unsustainable. Coming up with so many figures of speech for Kori to misinterpret in the form of a thought bubble would push any writer to their limit of known dad jokes.
Charming. Fun. Three stars.
- Koriand'r's blunt honesty, causing Dick Grayson to choke on his orange juice.
The cute, innocent naiveté continues.
Dick shows up in Key West on a spy mission being pursued by the worst spies ever. Fortunately, Kori is always willing to help a "friend."
During an R&R trip to the subterranean city of Strata; Kori, Stella and Atlee have an adventure of self-discovery, wear little to no clothing and repel an invasion. However, due to time dilation, they're gone longer than expected and Kori loses her job.
It's a good thing the title ended at this point, because this much adorable cuteness and partial nudity is simply unsustainable. Coming up with so many figures of speech for Kori to misinterpret in the form of a thought bubble would push any writer to their limit of known dad jokes.
Charming. Fun. Three stars.
November 25, 2017
This one is even more laid back than the first one. Starfire ends up taking a trip to a spa in the center of the Earth which is known to be the most relaxing spa ever. There it really gives a chance for the characters to discuss Starfire's life and relationships in the Key West and how it affects others life and safety.
We do start off with Dick Grayson showing up and that's fantastic because Dick is my favorite Superhero ever, but sadly it's not meant to stay. It's clear that he has a mission from his own comic story line that just happened to lead him to where Starfire was.
I understand why this was a short run, though I'm not positive if it started out with that intention. It gave reader's a chance to see Starfire on her own, but she learns that she'd rather be part of a team, and I think with her personality she fits a lot better on a team.
We do start off with Dick Grayson showing up and that's fantastic because Dick is my favorite Superhero ever, but sadly it's not meant to stay. It's clear that he has a mission from his own comic story line that just happened to lead him to where Starfire was.
I understand why this was a short run, though I'm not positive if it started out with that intention. It gave reader's a chance to see Starfire on her own, but she learns that she'd rather be part of a team, and I think with her personality she fits a lot better on a team.
February 16, 2025
Syl'khee is the best.
I feel like this series could have been so much more if it had been allowed to run longer and breathe. Definitely feels cut short. The art switches halfway through, and while I do like the secondary vintage style Luppaccino's style is definitely missed. The Strata stuff half way through is odd and feels like it's used to wrap up all the emotional character arcs as nearly as they can. The ending is surprisingly bitter sweet considering how rushed it seems, and it's a shame so many of these threads probably aren't followed up on anywhere. I can just hope Starfire gets given another solo run one day.
3 Pink Bumblebees out of 5
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I feel like this series could have been so much more if it had been allowed to run longer and breathe. Definitely feels cut short. The art switches halfway through, and while I do like the secondary vintage style Luppaccino's style is definitely missed. The Strata stuff half way through is odd and feels like it's used to wrap up all the emotional character arcs as nearly as they can. The ending is surprisingly bitter sweet considering how rushed it seems, and it's a shame so many of these threads probably aren't followed up on anywhere. I can just hope Starfire gets given another solo run one day.
3 Pink Bumblebees out of 5
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May 5, 2017
The art gets slightly squishy at times, but for the most part, Elsa Charretier provides the perfect style for Starfire's personality, bringing an absurdly fitting mix of innocence and sexiness to the book.
This arc is well written, though it lacks massive impact on the rest of the DC Universe. It's a very cute, entertaining read, and I wish the title got more of a chance than the few issues it did.
This arc is well written, though it lacks massive impact on the rest of the DC Universe. It's a very cute, entertaining read, and I wish the title got more of a chance than the few issues it did.
October 30, 2023
8/10 that I love like an 10/10
The Good: The switch to a sitcom style comic is really fun. It slowly builds a cast of characters that I love over the course of 2 volumes. The sheriff, the coast guard brother and his love triangle, superpowered bartender and even a little fuzzy worm. All given ample backstory and feel like real characters with their own lives, rather than everyone's story revolving around Starfire. I didn't find the war in the underground city to be particularly interesting, but the fact that it was built up slowly from volume 1, and the way that characters live and the society was fleshed out down there shows that the writers cared about creating something well thought out.
Teh Meh: The fight in the underground world was a little whelming, but the fights are the draw for this series so I will let it slide
The Bad: I honestly cant say too much about this being bad other than Starfire's miraculous recovery two panels after they said she could be in a coma for 30 years. That felt not needed.
The Good: The switch to a sitcom style comic is really fun. It slowly builds a cast of characters that I love over the course of 2 volumes. The sheriff, the coast guard brother and his love triangle, superpowered bartender and even a little fuzzy worm. All given ample backstory and feel like real characters with their own lives, rather than everyone's story revolving around Starfire. I didn't find the war in the underground city to be particularly interesting, but the fact that it was built up slowly from volume 1, and the way that characters live and the society was fleshed out down there shows that the writers cared about creating something well thought out.
Teh Meh: The fight in the underground world was a little whelming, but the fights are the draw for this series so I will let it slide
The Bad: I honestly cant say too much about this being bad other than Starfire's miraculous recovery two panels after they said she could be in a coma for 30 years. That felt not needed.
October 22, 2025
Beautiful art and colors, story didn’t keep me engaged
The art is great, especially Amanda Connor’s. The style shifts with a new artist but the art is still really good. Colors are great throughout. Unfortunately, comics need an engaging story too.
The story just didn’t work for me. It wasn’t that interesting and it was very dialogue heavy, which just made it drag on.
I felt similarly with the first volume, so if you liked that you will likely appreciate this volume too.
The art is great, especially Amanda Connor’s. The style shifts with a new artist but the art is still really good. Colors are great throughout. Unfortunately, comics need an engaging story too.
The story just didn’t work for me. It wasn’t that interesting and it was very dialogue heavy, which just made it drag on.
I felt similarly with the first volume, so if you liked that you will likely appreciate this volume too.
July 20, 2020
I just adore Starfire so much. She’s one of my favorite DC characters and always will be. I loved the Dick Grayson cameo in this and again, the writing and dialogue was fantastic and well-written. I would love more issues and for Starfire’s solo story to continue, but I’ll satisfy myself with reading some of the other Titans comics.
November 15, 2020
This was such a sweet series, I absolutely loved everything about it. I’m very sad that it’s over, I could read a hundred more issues of Starfire going on adventures with her friends. This is definitely one of my favorite comics I have read, I want to thank the entire creative team for making this reading experience wonderful and one I will never forget.
June 4, 2017
Still super fun. I love Starfire and I'm sad that this series had to end because I think she'd do great with her own series. The characters in this are strong, I especially love Stella, and I'm sad to see them go. I liked volume one better, but this has still been overall a great ride.
June 29, 2017
This was a strong arc and I'm sad to say goodbye to this series. I'm glad it had a conclusion at least. I was looking forward to the Dick Grayson issues, but they've made him so boring now that those ended up being the weakest in this collection.
August 19, 2017
Actual rating: 3.5 stars. I really liked this incarnation of Starfire. It's such a shame it got cancelled. Nothing was left hanging though so that's good. All the plot threads were tied up in a good ending. Here's to a version of Starfire that's not completely sexually objectified. Cheers!
March 24, 2018
Where the first volume of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti’s re-envisioned Starfire was a cute, fun romp through superhero life in the Florida Keys, this second Volume was a disjointed mess containing three different storylines and an artist switch (or two). Gawd, I hate artist switches.
October 29, 2021
I desperately missed Lupacchino's art for most of this volume. The book was still fun and light but I missed Kori's more grounded adventures in Key West. The appearance of a former flame was pointless. It added nothing. The book was still an okay read but far from the last volume.
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