Starfighter Chapter 4

Starfighter #4

by Hamlet Machine

While en route to the assault on the Colteron shipyard, Cain's troubled past comes back to haunt him when he is forced to confront the feelings he has developed for Abel. Can Cain ignore his guilty conscience and draw Abel even closer, or will jealous rivals aboard the Sleipnir succeed in driving them apart?

Genres: Comics, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Romance, LGBT, Webcomic, M M Romance

112 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

NYC, USA - I am Deviously Annoying..
Draws an 18+ webcomic:
http://starfightercomic.com

http://hamletmachine.tumblr.com

http://hamletmachine.deviantart.com/

Reviews

[Kit (Metaphors and Moonlight) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars

Review:
You can find my series review in my review of Ch. 1! Below are my thoughts for this chapter specifically.

First Read Thoughts (Ch. 4):

Ok, wow, this chapter was a VAST improvement over the others. I mean, this one finally made the whole thing start to feel like a real, legit story---not a ton actually happened plot-wise, but there were some twists, there was backstory shown, there was character and relationship development (including for side characters), there was emotion, there was humor...

*SPOILER* I could definitely feel the emotion/connection between Cain and Abel more this time. And even though we never got to be inside Cain's head, his developing feelings toward Abel, his confusion about the feelings he doesn't want or know how to handle, and his growing unease about the Commander's plan were all shown perfectly. And I just about died laughing at the vodka and cigarette picnic, haha. It was hilarious, but it was also sweet and showed us more of Cain's personality and emotions. Honestly, now that I know more about what's going on, I'm starting to think maybe Cain isn't so bad since a lot of what he's done has basically been an act, it seems. Even in the little flashback thing that showed his first two navigators, he actually looked kind of worried/upset about the injured one. If only the abusive beginning to the relationship between Cain and Abel would be addressed, I think I could get behind it. *END SPOILER*

But man, why wasn't there more about Encke and Keeler?! Because they were freaking adorable. Within just the few pages they had, I was already sympathizing with each of them, feeling the emotion between them, and swooning over their relationship. The scene when Praxis told Ethos he wanted to help him, not Abel, was cute too. And that part about the backstory between Cain and Deimos had me cracking up. I would probably feel bad for Deimos though if he wasn't so shady.

Oh, and the artwork was beautiful and detailed.

Anyway, I don't know how this review that was supposed to just be my quick thoughts got so long, so I'll wrap it up by saying I hate that I'll have to wait for more (this is the last complete chapter at the moment) because I am totally invested now!

*Rating: 4 Stars // 1st Read Date: 2017 // Source: Free Webcomic*

Second Read Thoughts (Ch. 4):

Chapter 4 definitely had me hooked!

*SPOILER* It made me both happy and sad when Abel defended Cain against Praxis. Happy because it was cute, the bond they've formed. But sad because Cain actually was up to things behind his back. Cain has definitely changed at this point, but still. It was nice to see some other relationships too this time. Like Praxis actually trying to mend fences and build a bond with his navigator, instead of pining over Abel. And Keeler and Encke were adorable. They have such a sweet relationship. And Deimos... Deimos seems like this mousey little thing, but he's really not helpless. He can take care of himself. Always pulling knives on people and shit. And then he actually stood up to Cain in this chapter. For reasons I didn't agree with, but still, he showed some backbone. But ahhhhh, the vodka and cigarette picnic is still my favorite thing lol. And we got to learn Cain and Abel's real names (Alexei and Ethan). And then that ending with Phobos and Deimos actually maybe teaming up... *END SPOILER*

Things are happening. Things are getting more interesting. Everything is a spoiler now because I'm too deep into this story to keep things vague. Too into everything happening. Loving all the details and characters and relationships. This story really does hook you the deeper you go.

*Rating: 4 Stars // 2nd Read Date: 2020 // Source: Free Webcomic*

Recommended For:
Anyone who likes erotic comics, manga-style artwork, space battles, m/m romance, and romance that starts a little fucked up but ends cute.

Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight

[MaDoReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wowwwww, la cosa está cada vez más emocionante !!!!!!

[Lucy Westenra · Rating 3 out of 5]

En comparación con los tres chapters anteriores, altamente decepcionante :( (La historia de amor del trencitas no me interesa naaadaaaaa)

[Rhosyo MT · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hamlet Machine Art is electric!

(🎶 ”Forbidden Fruit”, by Hallway Swimmers)😁

[Fatemeh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This chapter was more about the world-building. I'm still confused about many things, but at least now I have less questions (I think).

Plus, the way Encke looks at Keeler? These two are in lurrrrrv

[Silvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course when things actually get interesting and I'm getting a lot of feels, I have to wait ages for the next chapter to be completed :) rip

[Andreja · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loooove the art in this webcomic and the story obviously. I also have all the editions in the print form so I can enjoy them in all its glory. It does pay of to buy them because at the end of the comic there are always a few extra pages not published in the webcomic and they are marvellous.

[Victoria (Victoriabooklover) · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fact that they’re both verse *chefs kiss* the author handled that so well.

Ugh and the world building and the art PERFECTION

I did not appreciate this as much the first time

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting so much better. Actual plot!

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Series just keeps getting better, and has reached critical BSG-level alien mystery/intrigue.

[Mir · Rating 4 out of 5]

This chapter provides more background information, both on the characters and the conflict between the two sides in the war. No sex this time. And apparently Cain is picker than had previously been implied.

[Ana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Esto ya me va gustando más.
Poco a poco vamos conociendo el pasado de los personajes y el autor/a los va desarrollando.
La historia ha cogido fuerza mostrando pequeños misterios aún por resolver.
Lo único que me pregunto es... Se supone que solo queda un libro, pero es imposible que le den un buen final con un único libro, ¿habrá más partes?
Estoy deseando saber más de Abel y Cain.

[Sheziss · Rating 4 out of 5]

My review of the Starfighter series

[Jenn (not Lily) · Rating 5 out of 5]

update 5/7/17: Yipee, there are six pages in chapter​ 5 so far!

Well crap, what am I gonna read NOW?!

[Raven · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love that we're getting more of the story and background on these characters. I'm lowkey obsessed.

[Gee · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was interesting to see parts of the manipulation and different dynamics on the ship. I enjoyed the backstory for Keeler and Encke that was quite sweet seeing how they were both playing parts and then began to trust each other.
Cain, I think is coming to terms that he actually has feelings for Abel, he acted even sweetly organising a blanket underneath the stars for them. We also learn Cain is from the Mars colonies and Abel from Earth wow. I also find it interesting that they can't call each other by their real first names, why?
It was nice to have some backstory for a bunch of characters.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

★★★★ = I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would re-read every now and then.
(review updated August 2020)

Same review for each book as I consider this one long story.

I love Hamlet's art. I started supporting her on Patreon and I plan to buy the whole Starfighter series when Chapter 5 is released. I also purchased the Visual Novel game and I remember playing it for hours. I've been following Hamlet for many years now (since 2014) and have no plans to stop any time soon.

Star Fighter is a dark space adventure based around two characters from completely different social classes. It's sexy and has some drama. I love it!

[Rain · Rating 5 out of 5]

This 18+ webcomic can be found for free at starfightercomic.com. It’s a deliciously fun, mm, space opera, graphically graphic! Chapters 1-5 are available online.

It’s an enemies to lovers theme, with subplots of political intrigue, space battles, and secret powers. The art style is unique and the storyline intriguing. Loved it!

[Maia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is drawing to a close and final pieces are falling into place. Danger looms just over the horizon, and I'm extremely curious to see how many more times the characters can bone before it gets here!

[Brando Requena · Rating 3 out of 5]

este episodio se nota que es un simple abreboca para el siguiente libro, lo que me justo es que pudimos ver mas sobre el pasado de Caín y la verdad no se adelanto nada más desde mi punto de vista, simplemente nos deja mas intrigados en como seguirá o terminara la historia de Caín y Abel.

[Anastasia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5
It gets better and better! Less sex, more story, I like that. But it seems like the next chapter is not coming out any time soon. And things just got interesting... Goddammit.

[Maddy Max · Rating 5 out of 5]

The more I read about Starfighter, the more I love it.

[Sparrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, this volume did this awesome thing where the plot developed quite seriously and the setting materialized. Well done indeed. I also loved the story between Encke and Keeler, so cuuuute.

[lauren ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

tw: nsfw art, dubious consent, violence

[row row · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m glad I binged this entire comic in one sitting

[Zian B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this on the official website.
I’m a bit confused on some things but it was nice to learn more about Cain and his little friend: Deimos.

[anelena · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Cecilia · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Angst in this book is unbelievable. I am eating it up

[Javier Galíndez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cuando crees que las cosas empiezan ir bien para todas las parejas, resulta que es todo lo contrario. Al menos dos de las cuatro parejas están en buenos términos.

[sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

a tiny bitty bit better