James Robinson is a British writer celebrated for his significant contributions to comic books and screenplays. His work is distinguished by an encyclopedic grasp of comic book continuity, particularly concerning the "Golden Age" of the genre. He rose to prominence through his revitalizing work on the character Starman for DC Comics. His writing for iconic figures like Batman, Cable, and Captain America, alongside his current work for Justice League of America, showcases his profound engagement with superhero narratives.
In "Starman Compendium One," Jack Knight reluctantly takes on the mantle of Starman and wields the Cosmic Rod to confront old enemies like The Mist and The Shade. This collection features issues of Starman along with various related stories, exploring Jack's unexpected journey towards his destiny.
After the death of his father, young Jack Knight is forced to take over his role as legendary superhero Starman.
Jack Knight has gone through hell and back and suffered much personal loss, though gained a son he didn't know he had. Unfortunately there are still some matters that need tying up before he can move on to the next phase of his life. After a meeting with the world's greatest hero, Superman, and a final talk with his brother, David, Jack must uncover the mystery of the Starman of 1951 -- by going back in time to meet him face-to-face! The legacy of every person to be called Starman, both in the past and the future, is connected in this final volume of the Starman series!
This is a science-fiction/fantasy in comic book format.
/James Robinson /Tony Harris and Wade Von Grawbadger, illustrators From the author of BATMAN/DEADMAN: DEATH AND GLORY. In this powerful story, the new Starman's greatest foe, the beautiful but deadly new Mist, has captured his greatest weapon in an attempt to kill him. At the same time, the original Starman proves himself onc
Follows the adventures of the legendary superhero as he fights against evil forces.
Jack Knight, Starman, continues his star-spanning journey through space - accompanied by his blue-skinned comrade Mikaal and his Mother Box-produced hologram of his father, Ted Knight - to find the brother of his lady love, Sadie, in this volume collecting STARMAN #55-60. But Jack and his crew become prisoners of the empire, and must stoke the fires of revolution in order to escape a despot's grasp
This is a science-fiction/fantasy in comic book format.
This is a science-fiction/fantasy in comic book format.
With the lives of his friends on the line, Jack Knight faces impossible odds on a journey which he hopes will fianlly lead him back into the arms of his beloved Sadie.
