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Post by blackstar76 on Dec 13, 2012 8:59:18 GMT -5
Yes, the similarities are endless. But I think that it was the greek artist that was influenced by the french comics first. And then of course he added his own artistic ideas. Well, thank god for that!
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Post by blackstar76 on Dec 13, 2012 14:07:04 GMT -5
Page 13
First Panel Caption: The powersord is in Atlas's safe hand again.
Second Panel Atlas: The diamond must return to its place.
Third Panel: Caption: The powersword and the starsword unite to form the key to the diamond's crypt.
Fourth Panel Atlas: No one's going to bother you any more. Terra Trobbbit: It's so beautiful!
Fifth Panel Atlas: We must never be careless again. The entire galaxy was in terrible danger because of us. Overlord: But who would have thought that Scorpio could escape...
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Post by blackstar76 on Dec 13, 2012 14:13:51 GMT -5
Note: Overlord has the starsword and is intrusted with its protection, as it is an important cosmic artifact. Overlord, along with Atlas, has the most important mission in the team. But still Leon is second in command!! And he does almost nothing in this comic! At least Overlord fought hard to defend the castle in the beginning!
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Post by coinilius on Dec 14, 2012 18:14:11 GMT -5
Yeah that seems really strange - poor Overlord getting shafted like that lol And considering he's still called over lord, it seems like he should have a higher rank lol
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Post by blackstar76 on Dec 16, 2012 3:08:31 GMT -5
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First Panel Caption: In the swamp of reptiles, Scorpio is in trouble without knowing it.
Second Panel: Caption: But Kerveros, his faithful dragon, has sensed the danger and comes for his master.
Third Panel: Scorpio: What the...? Monster reptile: Slurp!
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Post by blackstar76 on Dec 16, 2012 3:35:20 GMT -5
The swamp of reptiles is a nice addition to the story, very much close to the swamp of carnosaurus in the edition lugs, as coinilius said. Shows us that there are other places in this planet dangerous and remote, thus firing up our imagination. I surely liked it as a kid, and still do.
The appearance of Kerveros in the last pages of the story is not what I expected (even as a kid) though. I would like to have seen more of kerveros and Atlas's dragon. It seems that el greco cared more about the spaceships than the creatures. Such a pitty. Anyway, the fact that Only Kerveros with its animal sense could have saved Scorpio and not some cold machine, is really a nice approach.
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Post by blackstar76 on Dec 17, 2012 11:58:42 GMT -5
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First Panel Scorpio: Get away from me you slimy lizard! Take that!
Second Panel Scorpio: Well done my faithful Kerveros! You managed to find me from so far away!
Third Panel Scorpio: But my enemy is still alive! Not for long though! I will return!
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Post by blackstar76 on Dec 17, 2012 12:11:43 GMT -5
Notes
Scorpio shows who's the boss among the evil creatures here!! I like that! I always enjoyed this panel showing Scorpio's punch against that ugly face. A guy you shouldn't mess with, a guy who could beat a monster without actually using a weapon or magic! Not one of my favorite chief villains can do that (and by that I mean skeletor, and overlord!).
As I previously mentioned I would like to see more of Kerveros. But his appearance is a good one, as he's the one that rescues his master, thus getting more credit than Warlock!!!
The page ends with a promising threat! Atlas is still alive! Not many kid's comics would have mentioned something like that! Really cool!!!
And left us waiting in vain for the second comic that never happened...
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Post by blackstar76 on Dec 18, 2012 13:21:02 GMT -5
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First Panel Terra: (Talking to Atlas) And then I attacked him and said:" There's no place for traitors in this castle!" Rif: What are you talking about? You faded just by looking at him! Balkar (Talking to Neptul): ...So I grabbed the laser gun and...
Second Panel Overlord: All the silvermen were brave warriors! I was there and I know.
Third Panel Leon: But it seems that their fight didn't end up so well later. Atlas: We must not blame the silvermen or anyone else.
Fourth Panel Atlas: From now on we must be united and very careful. Because Scorpio will surely return for his revenge!
Fifth Panel Caption: And so, the castle found its peace and quiet once again. But for how long? Atlas (from inside the castle): But today we can celebrate as all warriors should do after a great victory! Gossamer: Let go off my ears already! All warriors (bursting into a loud laughter): Ha, ha, ha, ha!
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Post by blackstar76 on Dec 18, 2012 13:25:28 GMT -5
Thanks for reading guys!!!
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Post by coinilius on Dec 18, 2012 16:59:16 GMT -5
Thank you for translating and scanning this wonderful part of Blackstar history for us! I'll comment some more after work tonight
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Post by coinilius on Dec 21, 2012 3:53:57 GMT -5
Sorry I haven't had more to say lately - I have been pretty sick, just getting over it now Would like to once again say thank you for doing this translation, you did an incredible job!
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Post by blackstar76 on Dec 21, 2012 4:27:22 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that dude, I hope you get well soon!! The translation was nothing really, I'm more fluent in English than in french and there wasn't any complicated dialogue anyway... Actually, I think your task is much more difficult, and I also want to thank you for the french translations. I always thought french was a difficult language, at least for me! But as I've said before, I'm always here to help with the edition lug, if you're tired or having difficulties. I'm not the best in french but with a little team effort I think we could work it out easier. Again, I hope you get well soon, and, no worries, the forum can wait.
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Post by gabriel on Mar 8, 2013 6:05:28 GMT -5
What nice informative article from yours about the greek blackstar comic translation ! I think your post is very enjoyable to everybody also me too because of comic is a very funny thinking. I like comic story very much.
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Post by blackstar76 on Mar 12, 2013 12:36:18 GMT -5
Hey, man glad you liked it!
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