Welcome back, Redshirt readers, for another episode review of Stargazers: A Star Trek Story. The previous episode saw Jato and Syrrik's relationship melt down entirely after a terrible argument, during which Syrrik pushed hard against Jato's traditional sensibilities before fleeing their quarters in anger, fear, hurt, and confusion.
Syrrik's emotional upheaval drives Stargazers episode 23, which includes a major turning point for Leon and Syrrik's growing romance. Author Jarrett Melendez and Kisai Entertainment's team of artists craft these compelling characters through incredible artwork, character development, and storytelling, so let's return to Deep Space Nine and see where this tale takes us next.
1. Artwork
Kisai Entertainment's artwork gives this episode of the webcomic a sense of uniqueness that's difficult to create in a static media setting.
The artwork includes detailed yet muted backgrounds, which makes the colors the characters wear stand out. One fine example is when Syrrik borrows some clothing from Leon after spending the night. The difference in the young man's appearance once he changes out of that pea-green tunic and into an outfit that pops with several shades of blue is something I cheered over!
After Syrrik shows up at Leon's, his parents comfort him with food and kindness before handing him over to Leon, Churi, and Kenga (along with the beloved Alfie) for a sleepover. Those chibi panels the artwork team has used in the past make this episode especially whimsical.
The playfulness of the art style is especially evident during the sleepover, when they use Alfie as a "tie-breaker" in an argument regarding Godric Foxwell's sense of humor (dad jokes abound).
Leon's mock-horror and Chibi face at Alfie breaking the tie on the side of Churi and Syyrik, who do indeed think Godric is funny, is one of the best panels in this chapter (along with Leon's cry of, "Alfie, NOOOO!")
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