Stargirl by Geoff Johns (Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. (1999-2000) Book 1)

Just a heads up, I Ordered this last week and received the version with the cover featuring a photograph of the CW show actress with her staff and you probably will, too. —It’s kind of weird because in the comic she doesn’t have the staff— just a belt. But I guess it’s cool, I bought it as a gift.

I was a fan of the Starman and JSA series in the early 2000’s. But, I never read Stars and STRIPE. Thanks to the TV show, twenty years later I did. And, I’m thankful for it. It’s just, well, fun. Yes, it’s aimed at a younger crowed, but comic historians will love all the nods to the past. Impressed the TV show stuck so close to its source material. An appearance by Ted or Jack Knight would have been nice. Maybe Kid Flash?

This book is a fun romp. It has quirky villains and bright colors. Geoff Johns is amazing here.

It's the stargirl series that's listed with a new cover since they made a tv series. It was a good read.

Eh like I said before pretty good but doesn't look like the movies not the same style read if you like but. This is MY opinion. You might like it but I just don't like the characters style.

This book reprints the first 14 issues of Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. in which Courtney Whitmore teams up with her stepfather to fight crime as the new Star Spangled Kid, and then issue #4 of JSA All-Stars in which Courtney takes on the name Stargirl.The book is really of interest because of the TV series based on Stargirl as a comic book series, it's not particularly remarkable. It's Geoff Johns first work in comics and as a book it's not bad, but that's about all you can say to it. The characters are shallow, the villains aren't that inventive, and the plots are a bit forgettable.However, it's of interest because of the TV series. Johns did use much of the plots in the book in the first season of the TV series. However, because he's older and maybe a bit wiser, he offers different twists on the ideas in the book in the TV series. There are differences between the Blue Valley plot and what the villains plan is. The relationship between Pat and Courtney and indeed Courtney's entire character is very different in this book v. the TV show. I thought she could be a bit stubborn and irrational on television, but the book version was definitely worst in that regards.If you liked the Stargirl TV show and want to find out the origin of some ideas in that series, this book is worth checking out, or if you're a fan of Geoff Johns work and want to see his first project. Otherwise, this is mostly unremarkable.

So. 1. I love the new STARGIRL show ... it’s pure comic - just hero shizzie - gold. No politics. No endless - am I a hero no I suck wait I’ll spend a season realizing I am a hero (sorry ARROW but damn it that got old)... and this comic collection with them old non glossed paper feels ... and heart on its sleeve. It’s been a blast so far - about 1/3 in. Listen it’s not DARK KNOGHT RETURNS... this is like ... well... booster gold or Adam west Batman or well point is - it’s just fun and a little silly with a lot of heart. THOUGH BE WARNES THIS SHOWED UP WITH THE NEW TV SUPERGIRL ON THE COVER NOT THE COVER SHOWED HERE. Which - I know petty - but with all the old school art kinda wanted that cover too. But is what it is - good teen hero comic and really considering the comic - maybe the best TV show from comic ever haha (in regards to sticking to the source material)

Good story n art...gr8 buy