Star Brand Classic Vol. 1
Star Brand Classic
Graphic Novel Summary: Written by JIM SHOOTER Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. A New Universe is born as Pittsburgh mechanic Ken Connell is gifted with the strange superhuman abilities of the Star Brand! As he struggles to come to grips with his newfound powers in an all-too-real world without super heroes, Ken battles terrorists and paranormals, survives a point-blank nuclear explosion, blows up a mountain on the moon...and single-handedly attacks Libya! Collects STAR BRAND #1-7. 176 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
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| Artist: | John Romita Jr. |
| Author: | Jim Shooter |
| Cover Artist: | John Romita Jr | In Stock? | Not currently available |
| ISBN: | 0785123521 |
| Lists: | The New Universe Collected and MadMikeyD's Recommended Reading |
Customer Reviews
Note: I read this in single issue format.
“There is a weapon in the universe more powerful than all others. No more coveted, feared, loved, or hated thing exists. Only a fool, or a madman – or the right man – would dare possess… the Star Brand!” Those words open the tale of an everyman granted the powers of a superman.
Ken Connell is an auto mechanic from Pittburgh. He has a girlfriend with two kids who wants him to settle down, and a girl on the side who is completely co-dependent on him. And now he possesses the ultimate weapon in the universe. Does he put on a costume and fly around thwarting evil-doers? Nope. He goes back to work so he doesn’t lose his job. He consults his junk-collecting therapist buddy for advice. He tries to lead a normal life until he can decide the best way to use his new power. Good luck.
Jim Shooter and John Romita, Jr. craft an interesting story of a guy who has spent his life playing it safe and just getting by. This guy could be any of us. This book collects Star Brand #1-7, the complete run with the original creators (Shooter & Romita), though Roy Thomas scripted the final issue from Shooter’s plot and Alex Saviuk filled in for Romita on #3. You can feel the potential the New Universe had at its inception. Way ahead of its time! Highly recommended!
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