Space opera

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is a welcome return to the franchise’s space opera roots

That sound you’re hearing is a massive sigh of relief from David Lynch. He no longer holds the dubious distinction of producing the most expensive B-movie in the history of Hollywood. That honor now belongs to The Wachowskis, whose Jupiter Ascending has officially displaced Dune at the top (or bottom) of the heap. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, however. Jupiter Ascending not only looks spectacular, it’s a laugh riot. Ridiculous dialogue, hammy performances, and enough mythology to baffle Zeus make this disaster a must-see for all lovers of cheese.

The Midas Flesh #2 of 8 Written by Ryan North Art by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb Covers By John Keogh, Emily Patridge, Noelle Stevenson Published by Boom! Studios   The second issue of The Midas Flesh continues the treacherous work of world building while moving the plot forward. Joey, Fatty, and Cooper (the Utah Raptor) discover the …