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Starfighter Chapter 1 (2000)

by Hamlet Machine(Favorite Author)

4.21 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1938926005 (ISBN13: 9781938926006)

languge

English

genre

Romance

series

Starfighter

review 1: io9 had a list at the weekend entitled 'Eight sexy webcomics to read with the door locked.' This was the only one on the list I hadn't read. Well I couldn't let my standing as an utter reprobate be undone my a damned list. So read it. It's pornographic in that pleasingly mad-cap, doesn't-make-a-lot-of-sense sort of way that a lot of nsfw webcomics are. The characters look more obviously male than the strange elfin creatures one often finds in yaoi, so that's nice. Doesn't seem to be regularly updating at the moment, so getting terribly involved with the plot may be unwise.
review 2: I must say with Starfighter, I was very impressed, because it’s rare to find a North American artist that is exceptionally talented with her own distinctive style. Hamletmachine i... mores taking the yaoi scene–quite literally, by storm. Everywhere I look, I find her banners and a growing fan base. This isn’t to say there aren’t other equally as talented NA yaoi artists such as Teahouse (Emily Warren, which I know someone is going to mention) and others. Just as eBook authors, there’s a new yaoi artist born every day and some do have a definite gift. But, for now, I’m sticking to the ones I know and appreciate.Getting back to Starfighter, as you’ve probably guessed, I’m an avid fan. I first noticed Hamletmachine’s work @ Deviantart, where I’ve had a membership for several years. And I must mention, that my daughter got me hooked. When my daughter noticed I’d faved Hamletmachine on Deviantart, she told me about HM’s website and that I could read her comic online. My daughter’s a huge yaoi fan too. LOL Anyway, I immediately fell in love with Hamletmachine’s raw and gritty, but also unique style. Something about it caught my eye–it isn’t beautiful precision like Kazuma Kodaka or Ayano Yamane, but her work is still beautiful in it’s own right. Perhaps it’s the retro seventies movie poster feel, I’m not sure. Whatever it is, I’m in for the long haul.When it comes to fully understanding the plot, you’ll have to read both chapters. Basically, you have a pair of young men who are given the task names–Cain (seme/the fighter) and Abel (uke/the navigator). These men live in outer space and work as a starfighter team. Their ship is the Reliant. Near as I can tell Abel is a virgin homosexual that has an attraction for Cain. He’s introverted and caring–at least he has a conscience. Cain is the local ‘bad boy’ so-to-speak. He’s supposedly the best fighter in the fleet and also rude, impetuous and demanding.After they receive their assignment, the men argue. Abel’s attracted to Cain, but at the same time disgusted by the man. Abel’s feelings are typical in so many ways–he wants the bad boy, awesome sex, fuck me when I demand, but he’s fearful of the consequences a relationship with Cain could mean. At this point Cain and Abel receive battle orders and after destroying an enemy ship, they hear a distress call from the Tiberius. Abel decides to help though Cain refuses. Luckily they survive and salvage the Tiberius. Again, the men argue. Cain is rightfully pissed that Abel risked their lives. And this is when the bad boy more or less forces himself onto Abel and, is somewhat surprised to find, Abel’s quite willing and, what a bonus, he’s a virgin! The story does continue, but I’ll leave my synopsis were it stands.Now to the best part… I love both characters and they do evolve, though subtle. My favourite is Cain and it’ll be interesting to see what happens in chapter 3, whether he develops more of a heart towards Abel or if he’ll continue to unnerve the guy. Cain comes across as a prick, but I sense underneath he’s capable of better–at least when it concerns Abel. Yes, be a prick in public Cain–I love it! But be a little nicer in private. LOLHamletmachine does a wonderful job. Her artistry is unique and quite addictive. Her characters are charismatic, anatomically correct and definitely likeable. And, the sex is explicit hot! LOL But… Yes, there is a ‘but’. From an author’s perspective, I will say the dialogue needs editing and the plot could use a touch more depth. Other than that, I give this yaoi four flames and I can’t wait to read the next instalment! less

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