Starman: Times Past (Book 4)

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Summary: For sentimental comics fans everywhere
Review: James Robinson loves the past, and in this book it really shows. I's great to see a modern comic writer pick up old character, dust them off, and actually do something constructive with them. The characters are well written, the storys aren't your regular shallow super hero fare, and you can't help but fall in love with the whole thing. If you are a new Starman reader, I recomend starting with the 'Sins of the Father' TPB. You don't really need to read it first, but it certinly helps

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Summary: Collection of 'Starman' oneshots
Review: This book is comprised of several oneshots printed during the latest 'Starman' run for DC comics. Each story deals with an individual from the past who took up the identity of Starman, the hero of Opal City. The stories are interesting, and are a welcome addition to any fans collection who has just started reading 'Starman'. Even though this collection is the 3rd in the series of trade paperbacks, there is a story in it which takes place many issues later.

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Summary: Learning from the past
Review: Throughout Starman's run, Robinson has often taken the opportunity to show what happened in the past to many of the characters in the series. While basically fill-ins, these stories give the reader some insight into these characters and answer some questions that are raised throughout the series, like what happened to The Ragdoll? While some stories are not quite successful (Mikaal's "far-out" disco tale) the stories are pleasant and sometimes unsettling journeys into Opal's past.