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Name: Astro City
Rating: 4.25 (4 reviews)
Author: Kurt Busiek

Astro City’s first compilation presents a series of vignettes that explore the bustling city’s hero culture. Readers witness the Samaritan’s daily patrols, a heroic team that stops an underground invasion, and a minor criminal’s growing dread when a colorful figure named Jack‑in‑the‑Box appears. The issue also introduces key city dwellers such as the influential First Family, the enigmatic Hanged Man, and the majestic Winged Victory, among other new and returning characters. Each story offers a snapshot of life in a modern superhero metropolis, blending action, intrigue, and character development. The collection showcases Kurt Busiek’s narrative style and the graphic novel’s detailed artwork, providing an accessible entry point for newcomers while deepening the lore for longtime fans.

First publish date: June 1996

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction

Authors: Kurt Busiek

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