In this review of Space: 1999 Comic #5: Gods of the Planet Olympus, we explore a story that’s anything but your typical space adventure. While the cover hints at an epic cosmic journey, once you open the issue, you’re drawn into a mythic and mysterious world. In Space: 1999 comic issue #5, the adventure unfolds amidst the Gods of the Planet Olympus!
It’s a unique blend of sci-fi and Greek mythology — kind of like this STAR TREK comic with Greek mythology themes, but with its own unique twist.
The comic is rooted in the classic SPACE: 1999 British sci-fi TV series, which aired from 1975 to 1977 and consisted of 48 episodes over two seasons. It follows the crew of Moonbase Alpha as they struggle to survive after a catastrophic explosion catapults the Moon out of Earth’s orbit, sending them drifting into the vast, unknown depths of space.
SPACE: 1999 Comic #5: Gods of the Planet Olympus
SPACE: 1999 Comic #5 (Gods of the Planet Olympus) is a standalone story — not an episode of the TV series, but its own unique adventure inspired by it. Picture this: the Eagle Five lands on an Earth-like planet, and things quickly go sideways. Neptune, the sea-god himself, crashes into the scene, wielding his three-pronged trident to show who’s boss!
Yeah, you heard that right — in Space: 1999 Comic #5, Gods of the Planet Olympus, you’ll encounter some real Greek gods in space, along with a bunch of other mythical creatures straight out of Greek legend. It’s a wild crossover worth checking out. But mainly, it’s a great reminder to watch a couple of episodes of the TV show. I highly recommend episode 23: Testament of Arcadia.
Now, back to Space: 1999 Comic #5. Before the crew know it, a giant Cyclops appears — yeah, a real-life creature straight out of Greek myth, and chaos erupts. The Cyclops has to be taken down, and what better way to do it than to shoot it right in the eye?
In this issue of Space: 1999, we’re introduced to some surprisingly friendly natives on the mysterious planet Olympus — they give us a little tour, including a glimpse of the Temple of Apollo. But here’s the twist: on this planet called Olympus, those temples? They don’t look like temples at all — they look like gigantic spaceships. So weird, right? What’s the deal with that? That’s the mystery waiting to be uncovered.
Just when you think it can’t get crazier, Zeus makes his mysterious entrance. What’s he doing here? What’s he planning? Is he an ally or a threat? The comic keeps you guessing.
Space: 1999 (Comic #5 Review & Rating)
Alright, I’ll give it to you straight: this comic isn’t exactly a masterpiece. But here’s the cool part — it introduced me to Space: 1999, and honestly, that 1970’s TV series is pretty awesome. Think of it as a darker, more tense cousin of Star Trek — there’s a real sense of stakes and mystery that keeps you glued to the screen.
Now, about Space: 1999 comic #5, “Gods of the Planet Olympus” — it’s not going to make me hunt down all the other comics in the series, but it definitely made me want to try and discover any Space: 1999 TV episodes with Greek mythology themes, even if they are tiny.
I’m going to give this comic a 5.5 out of 10. It didn’t grab me the way I hoped. The beginning with Neptune (Poseidon) had some potential but ultimately fell flat, and Zeus didn’t have that regal king vibe I would have liked. The ending had an interesting twist, but it didn’t leave me satisfied in the slightest. Honestly, the highlight for me was the part with the Temple of Apollo and the mysterious turn it took.
Check Price and Availability: Space: 1999 (Comic #5)
I’ve only watched a couple of episodes of Space: 1999 so far and they were really good, so I’m pretty excited to watch a few more. I have a feeling there might be a few more Greek mythology associations waiting to be discovered, including some connections to ancient Greece. Let’s hope so anyway…
If you’re into Greek mythology comics, you should also check out some of these. You’ll also find a few other space adventures here, with more comics that blend myth and space in the coolest way!
Pin it … Share it
