Watch DC Showcase: Adam Strange as a jaded hero leads audiences on a sinister and exciting adventure. In this short film, Adam Strange drowns his sorrows in a pub while we are transported to the frigid depths of an alien mining colony. Flashbacks paint a picture of a terrible history driven by loss and battle. The fight scenes are visceral and vicious, even though the animation style may not be to everyone's taste.
The film's examination of a hero struggling with hopelessness is its real strength. Though there are glimmers of Adam's past bravery, his interstellar travels have clearly taken a toll on his emotions. The audience is left wondering at the conclusion if Adam will be able to face his fears and accept his protective position once more.
The film's examination of a hero struggling with hopelessness is its real strength. Though there are glimmers of Adam's past bravery, his interstellar travels have clearly taken a toll on his emotions. The audience is left wondering at the conclusion if Adam will be able to face his fears and accept his protective position once more.