Space Job #4 continues with the laughs and leaves us wanting more
When I first went to read Space Job, I expected a spoof of Star Trek. But, after the first issue it was clear I was so very wrong. The series has far more in common with The Office than it does with the various sci-fi series set on space ships. From early on with a First Officer getting killed to a Captain who’s utterly clueless and the crew who think he’s an idiot, the series is a workplace comedy. Space Job #4 is a prime example of all of that as the various stories wrap up and of course none of it goes smoothly.
Written by David A. Goodman Space Job #4 takes everything that’s built up to this point and gives them fairly satisfactory endings. I say satisfactory because not everything is resolved since the series could continue on with another volume. A funeral takes place in what has to be one of the most awkward and unprofessional send-offs ever. Rick being infested with an alien continues awkwardness that emphasizes the cluelessness of the crew. And, Travis’ attempt to find another job delivers an arc that feels very Pam and Jim from The Office. There’s a lot covered and all of it is done so well with it delivering an issue packed with laughs.
The art by Álvaro Sarraseca with color by Jordi Escuin Llorach, and lettering by Mauro Mantella is solid. The comic has consistently looked good. The series looks futuristic but there’s a sterile quality about it all with a lot of space making it all feel even more like a cold office everyone’s trapped in. The looks and body language from the crew is fantastic and things just go so very wrong. The cringe is caught quite well.
Space Job #4 is a fantastic ending to this volume and leaves us wanting more. It’s a series that caught us off guard as far as expectations and delivered solid laughs with every issue. A sleeper comic of the year that shouldn’t be missed.
Story: David A. Goodman Art: Álvaro Sarraseca
Color: Jordi Escuin Llorach Letterer: Mauro Mantella
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy
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