Review: Savage Sasquanaut
And calling Sasquatch - a.k.a. Bigfoot, the large hirsute humanoid cryptid of American folklore - a 'monster' may be a little unfair. Yes, he is very big and fearsome with claws, fangs and preternatural strength, but he is also capable of intelligent speech, with a fundamentally laid-back, gentle giant vibe about him. Not that he doesn't enjoy a good bout of rough-housing now and then - he sure does - but only when it is called for.
Confused? Me too, but do try to keep up. For reasons best known to themselves, NASA decided to take Sasquatch, stick him in a rocket and shoot him into space. At this point, the rationale behind this is anyone's guess... Some bizarre scientific experiment? A particularly harsh deportation policy?
Confused? Me too, but do try to keep up. For reasons best known to themselves, NASA decided to take Sasquatch, stick him in a rocket and shoot him into space. At this point, the rationale behind this is anyone's guess... Some bizarre scientific experiment? A particularly harsh deportation policy?
Regardless of the reasons, our hairy hero soon finds that not only there is there life out there, but that aliens can be just as much trouble as humans... And he has had had plenty of trouble with humans, trying to photograph him, trap him, get him on TV...
These aliens are bad news indeed: the Aurelian Empire (of the aforementioned four-armed folk) rule the stars with a merciless grip. Sasquatch has somehow ended up on a space station with a bunch of alien criminals, but has managed to lead a breakout and is now large and in charge.
These aliens are bad news indeed: the Aurelian Empire (of the aforementioned four-armed folk) rule the stars with a merciless grip. Sasquatch has somehow ended up on a space station with a bunch of alien criminals, but has managed to lead a breakout and is now large and in charge.
When he and his new pals steal ship to escape it turns out to be the personal pleasure yacht of the Empress. She calls in by hologram to swear vengeance on the motley crew and also to inform the original crew - now captives - that it is their duty to commit suicide out of shame, or face an even worse fate should her forces regain control. Naturally this ensures that they switch sides, much to the fury of the prima donna.
But there is more trouble in store yet: one crewman remains loyal to the Empire, one of the freed prisoners may be a particularly unpleasant serial killer and there is a coup d'état brewing back on the Imperial homeworld.
Quite a headache for our furry friend... But there's one more complication: not to be outdone by NASA, the USSR has managed to capture a female Yeti (Abominable Snow Girl?) and have likewise catapulted her into the out into the great unknown.
But there is more trouble in store yet: one crewman remains loyal to the Empire, one of the freed prisoners may be a particularly unpleasant serial killer and there is a coup d'état brewing back on the Imperial homeworld.
Quite a headache for our furry friend... But there's one more complication: not to be outdone by NASA, the USSR has managed to capture a female Yeti (Abominable Snow Girl?) and have likewise catapulted her into the out into the great unknown.
And she's not in a very good mood...
Savage Sasquanaut by writer Wes Hartman and artist Gab Santos is a tongue-in-cheek, light-hearted romp, the tone very much on fun. The polished cartoon style brings this spirit gleefully to life. The wonderfully ridiculous premise is milked for all it's worth, leaving the reader in no doubt that this will be a headlong plunge into a bewildering joyride like no other.
Savage Sasquanaut by writer Wes Hartman and artist Gab Santos is a tongue-in-cheek, light-hearted romp, the tone very much on fun. The polished cartoon style brings this spirit gleefully to life. The wonderfully ridiculous premise is milked for all it's worth, leaving the reader in no doubt that this will be a headlong plunge into a bewildering joyride like no other.
"Well, I'm not most people. I'm Bigfoot... in space."
Zak Webber
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