"The Star Brand!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Al Williamson.
It's a world not unlike our own. Words like paranormal or super-hero are euphemisms only used in comic books and movies. That is until the White Event! In one blinding moment the landscape of the universe changed. Welcome to the New Universe. Life for Kenneth Connell, an extreme sports enthusiast, changed the night he met...The Old Man. After a brief encounter and black-out, Ken awakens with a strange "Brand" on his hand. It's a Brand that will forever change his life.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.
"Celebrity!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer.
Ken Connell's been toying with the notion now for 10 issues. The Star Brand has granted him abilities far beyond those of ordinary people. Now it's time to go public. Ken becomes a bonafide super-hero. He gets a costume and everything. Even Marvel Comics wants to license his likeness. Just look how happy he is on the cover. Don't worry, the good times won't last for long.
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The Pitt Begins. "Farewell, Pittsburgh!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer.
The beginning of the end. The mystery surrounding the White Event is finally revealed. What does the Star Brand have to do with it, and what unbelievable mistake does Kenneth Connell make that causes the death of hundreds of thousands of innocent people? Story continues in Pitt (1987 Marvel). NOTE: Though this story begins on an up beat note (a portion takes place at a comic convention) it soon takes a dark turn for the worse.
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The Pitt tie-in. "Let there be Life...!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne, Chris Ivy and Tom Morgan.
The Pitt Plague begins to grow uncontrollably and, like the legendary Blob, threatens to spread unfettered across the countryside and engulf everything in its path. The only thing standing in its way is the Star Brand Child. Plus, scientists test the limits of Roger's new, perfect physique. Includes the back-up tale "Giants in the Earth!" Story by Eric Siry. Art by Rod Ramos and Donald Hudson.
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"Finale!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jeff Albrecht.
It's the swan song for all those touched by the power of the Star Brand. All questions are answered. The origin of the Star Brand. The cause of the White Event. The identity of the Old Man. Complete closure is brought to this highly underrated series.
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"Taking Charge!" Guest-starring Spitfire and the Troubleshooters. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Al Williamson.
Ken Connell begins to test the limits of his new found abilities and soon begins to wonder if the Star Brand has any limits. When terrorists threaten to detonate a nuclear device, killing their 1200 hostages, Connell decides it's time to do something with his amazing new abilities. Plus, Ken crosses paths with an eclectic group of adventurers, the armored Spitfire and the Troubleshooters.
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"Close Encounter!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Alex Saviuk and Vince Colletta.
Ken may not be the first man to ever set foot on the moon, but he's probably the first to fly there under his own power and without a spacesuit. When Connell comes back down to Earth he finds himself in Afghanistan and in the middle of a war between the Afghans and the Russians. If he chooses a side he may cause an international incident or worse, World War III!
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"The Fight!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Al Williamson.
It's Ken's first interaction with other paranormals, but they are not the friendly kind. When he barely survives the encounter he discovers that the strength of the Star Brand's power depends on his own confidence and will power.
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"Where walks the True Believer!" Guest-starring Nightmask. Story by Cary Bates. Art by Keith Giffen and Bob Wiacek.
It's Star Brand vs....Star Brand? Don't worry, it'll all make since by the end. In this soul searching adventure, Ken gets some much need help from the master of the Dreamscape - Nightmask.
Cover price $0.75.
