Many Mark Millar comics tend to wear their influences on their sleeves. Secret Service is a clear homage to the James Bond franchise. Old Man Logan fuses the Marvel Universe with Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven. Starlight is Millar's take on iconic sc-fi adventurers like Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon. Empress again sees Millar dip into that Flash Gordon waters, but in a much different and more subtle way this time. This new mini-series asks readers, "What if Ming the Merciless had a wife, and what if she tried to break free from his tyrannical rule?". As with many Millar books, the combination of a great hook and a fantastic art team result in an engaging first issue.
If nothing else, Empress allows Millar to tick yet another box on what must be a thoroughly comprehensive professional bucket list, pairing him with All-New X-Men and Star Wars artist Stuart Immonen. Immonen's recent Star Wars experience immediately translates to this new universe. As with Star Wars, Empress is more space fantasy than true science fiction. From the varied humanoid and creatures designs and fashion to the technology, Empress immediately feels like a fully realized universe. Immonen is also able to give the book just enough of a unique spin that it doesn't feel derivative of other franchises. There's a vague Masters of the Universe quality to Empress in terms of the clash between prehistoric and futuristic design elements. Emporia's costume design is a perfect example. Plus, there are dinosaurs in this issue, and you literally can't go wrong with dinosaurs.
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