While investigating Anachnid activity, Elite Pathfinder platoon, Vanuakens Vandals discovers much more than they expected.

New writer Cy Dethan and new artist Paul Green take the reigns for Markosia's flagship comic Starship Troopers. Cy Dethan clearly has a different take on the Starship Troopers franchise than Tony Lee and whereas I felt Lee tried to focus on human emotions, Dethan seems to be expanding the universe.

Which, at this point, is exactly what the comic needed. Dethan is clearly trying to go beyond the original premise of the book and the movies and create an expanded vision. He's right to do so. The comic was in danger of becoming stagnant, but bringing in new species, units and people, Dethan manages to push the comic forward in new directions.

In addition, his writing is good. Nothing here makes me doubt that Dethan is a good fit for the writing duties on the title.

Now to the art. The art is absolutely beautiful! The artist takes his stylish line art to the next level with the use of computer technologies for things like mist and light beams but somehow he manages not to overdo it and create a overly glossy soulless style.

In places, the artwork is absolutely breathtaking.

All in all, it's an auspicious start to the new look Starship Troopers. I was going to give it a 9, but I think I'll upgrade it to a 10.

10