The DC Comics comic book series Starman (vol. 2) featured several story arcs over the course of 82 issues and two Annuals, plus a few spin-off stories as well.
Credits
All issues are written by James Robinson.[1]
Issues #1–47 are pencilled by Tony Harris and inked by Wade Von Grawbadger unless otherwise noted.
Issues #50–80 are pencilled by Peter Snejbjerg unless otherwise noted.
Issues #48–60 are inked by Keith Champagne and issues #61–80 are inked by Peter Snejbjerg unless otherwise noted.
All issues are colored by Gregory Wright unless otherwise noted.
Issues #1–9 are lettered by John Workman.
Issues #12–80 are lettered by Bill Oakley unless otherwise noted.
Issues #1–16 and 20–44 are edited by Archie Goodwin and Chuck Kim.
Issues #17–19 are edited by Archie Goodwin only.[2]
Issues #45–47 edited by Chuck Kim and Peter Tomasi.[3]
Issues #48–56, 75–76, and 78–80 are edited by Peter Tomasi only.
Issues #57–74 are edited by Peter Tomasi and L. A. Williams.[4]
Issues #77 and 80 are edited by Peter Tomasi and Stephen Wacker.
Main series
"Sins of the Father" (#0–3)
Synopsis: The Mist assaults Opal City, prompting Jack Knight to reluctantly take up the mantle of Starman to stop him.
"A Day in the Opal" (#4)
Synopsis: Jack receives two visitors at his antiques shop.
"Talking with David '95" (#5)
Synopsis: the first of a series of annual encounters between Jack and his dead brother, David Knight.
"1882: Back Stage, Back Then" (#6)
Synopsis: the first of the "Times Past" stories; this one recounts how the Shade moved to Opal City. This issue was pencilled by Kim Hagen, Bjarne Hansen, Christian Hojgaard, and Teddy H. Kristiansen; inked by Kristiansen; colored by Gregory Wright; and lettered by Ken Bruzenak, Bob Pinaha, and John Workman, Jr.[5]
"A (K)night at the Circus" (#7–8)
Synopsis: Jack discovers Mikaal Tomas, enslaved at a circus freak show.
"Shards" (#9)
Synopsis: a transitional issue, covering many small events that set the stage for things to come.
"The Day Before the Day to Come" (#10)
Synopsis: as the new Mist prepares for her attack on the Opal, Jack befriends Solomon Grundy.
"13 Years Ago: Five Friends" (#11)
Synopsis: the second "Times Past" story recounts the final encounter between Ted Knight and the Rag Doll. This issue was drawn by Matthew Dow Smith; colored by Gregory Wright; and lettered by Gaspar Saladino.[6]
"Sins of the Child" (#12–16)
Synopsis: the new Mist assaults Opal City and various heroes emerge from the chaos.
Issue #14 was pencilled by Amanda Conner, Tommy Lee Edwards, Gary Erskine, Tony Harris, Stuart Immonen, Andrew Robinson, and Chris Sprouse; and inked by Gary Erskine and Wade Von Grawbadger.[7]
Issues #15–16 were colored by Ted McKeever.[8]
"Encounters" (#17)
Synopsis: Jack ends one relationship and begins another; the Shade and the O'Dares fight a demon, and Matt O'Dare gets trapped in a magical painting.
"First Joust" (#18)
Synopsis: the third "Times Past" story recounts the first encounter between Ted Knight and the original Mist.
"Talking with David '96" (#19)
Synopsis: the second "Talking with David" story takes place on board a pirate ship.
"Sand and Stars" (#20–23)
Synopsis: Jack has an adventure with Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman.
Issue #22 was pencilled by Guy Davis and Tony Harris; inked by Davis and Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by David J. Hornung and Trish Mulvihill.[9]
Issue #23 was colored by Kevin Somers.[10]
Issue #24 was pencilled by Tony Harris and Chris Sprouse; and inked by Ray Snyder and Wade Von Grawbadger.
"Hell and Back" (#24–26)
Synopsis: Jack and the Shade enter the magic painting to rescue Matt O'Dare and bring back more than they bargained for.
Issue #26 was pencilled by Gary Erskine, Tony Harris, and J.H. Williams III; and inked by Erskine, Mick Gray, and Wade Von Grawbadger.[11]
"Christmas Knight" (#27)
Synopsis: it is Christmas at the O'Dare household. This issue was colored by Patrick Garrahy.[12]
"1976: Super Freaks and Backstabbers" (#28)
Synopsis: the fourth "Times Past" story explains the backstory of Mikaal Tomas. This issue was pencilled by Craig T. Hamilton and inked by Ray Snyder.[13]
"The Return of Bobo" (#29)
Synopsis: a bank robber is released from prison and finds a new life in the Opal. This issue also includes an entry of "The Shade's Journal" that summarizes the current state of affairs in Opal City.
"Infernal Devices" (#30–33)
Synopsis: Jack and a pirate ghost confront the mad bomber, Mr. Pip. Jack, Alan Scott, and Batman enter Grundy's mind to save his life.
Issue #30 was colored by Trish Mulvihill.[14]
Issue #31 was inked by Ray Snyder and Wade Von Grawbadger.[15]
Issue #33 was pencilled by Tony Harris and Mark Buckingham; inked by Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by Michael Wright.[16]
"Merry Pranksters" (#34)
Synopsis: the fate of Solomon Grundy. This issue was pencilled by Mark Buckingham and Steve Yeowell; inked by Wayne Faucher, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Steve Yeowell; and colored by Michael Wright.[17]
"Mr. Pip and Mr. Black" (#35)
Synopsis: the final confrontation with Mr. Pip. This issue was pencilled by Tony Harris and Steve Yeowell.[18]
This issue ties into the crossover event Genesis.
"1990: A Hero Once...Despite Himself" (#36)
Synopsis: the fifth "Times Past" story explains who Will Payton is. This issue was pencilled by Richard Pace; inked by Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by John Kalisz.[19]
"Talking with David '97" (#37)
Synopsis: the third "Talking with David" story is a dinner party with a cast of dead heroes from the Golden Age.
"...La Fraternite De Justice Et Libere!" (#38)
Synopsis: the new Mist vs. the Justice League Europe. This issue was pencilled by Dusty Abell; inked by Norman Lee and Dexter Vines; and colored by Noelle C. Giddings.[20]
"Lightning and Stars" (#39, The Power of Shazam! (vol. 2) #35, #40 and The Power of Shazam! (vol. 2) #36)
Synopsis: Bulletman is accused of being a Nazi spy, leading to a team-up between Jack Knight and Captain Marvel.
Issue #40 was inked by Ray Snyder and Wade Von Grawbadger.[21]
The Power of Shazam! (vol. 2) #35–36 was written by Jerry Ordway; pencilled by Peter Krause; inked by Dick Giordano; colored by Glenn Whitmore; lettered by John Costanza; and edited by Mike Carlin.[22][23]
"Villain's Redemption" (#41)
Synopsis: the Shade and Matt O'Dare set out to remove all evidence of Matt's past wrongdoings so that he can make a fresh start. This issue was drawn by Gary Eyskine.[24]
"1944: Science and Sorcery" (#42)
Synopsis: the sixth "Times Past" story describes an encounter between Ted Knight and Etrigan the Demon. This issue was pencilled by Matthew Dow Smith.[25]
"Knight's Past" (#43)
Synopsis: Jack opens his new antiques store and begins his quest to find Will Payton. This issue was pencilled by Mike Mayhew and lettered by Kurt Hathaway.[26]
"1943: Things That Go Bump in the Night" (#44)
Synopsis: the seventh "Times Past" story introduces Sandra Knight, the original Phantom Lady.
"Destiny" (#45)
Synopsis: Jack leaves for the stars.
"Good Men and Bad: 1952" (#46)
Synopsis: the eighth "Times Past" story recounts team-ups between Ted Knight and the Jester and between Bobo Benneti and the Shade. This issue was drawn and colored by Gene Ha.[27]
"City Without Light (A Prelude to Bad Times)" (#47)
Synopsis: shows the Opal as it adapts to Jack's absence. This issue was pencilled by Steve Yeowell.[28]
"Stars My Destination" (#48–60)
Synopsis: Jack and Mikaal travel to space in search of Will Payton, and discover a link between him and another alien Starman, Prince Gavyn of Throneworld. This story arc was co-written by James Robinson and David S. Goyer.
Issues #48–49 were pencilled by Steve Yeowell. Issue #49 was inked by Yeowell.[29]
Issue #50 was inked by Champagne and Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by John Kalisz.[30]
Issue #54 was pencilled, colored, and lettered by Craig T. Hamilton; and inked by Ray Snyder.[31]
Issue #55 was pencilled by John McCrea, Peter Snejbjerg, and Chris Weston.[32]
Issue #56 was pencilled by Stephen Sadowski and Peter Snejbjerg.[33]
Issue #57 was colored by Jason Wright.
Issue #59 was colored by Allen Jamison and Gregory Wright.[34]
"Grand Guignol" (#61–73)
Synopsis: many villains are brought together by a shadowy mastermind who is bent on destroying both Opal City and the Shade.
Issue #69 was pencilled and inked by Paul Smith and Peter Snejbjerg.[35]
"1899, The Scalphunter Years: His Death and the Dying of It" (#74)
Synopsis: the final "Times Past" story recounts the final days of Scalphunter. This issue was drawn by Russ Heath.[36]
"Sons and their Fathers" (#75)
Synopsis: Jack meets Superman.
"Talking with David (and Ted)" (#76)
Synopsis: the final "Talking with David" story.
"1951" (#77–79)
Synopsis: Jack finds himself in 1951, where he meets the Starman of that year. This story arc was co-written by James Robinson and David S. Goyer.[37]
"Arrivederci, Bon Voyage, Goodbye" (#80)
Synopsis: Jack says his goodbyes and leaves the Starman identity and Opal City behind.
Annuals
"Legends of the Dead Earth" (Starman Annual #1 (1996))
"Stars in my Eyes" (Starman Annual #2 (1997))
Specials and tie-ins
The Shade #1-4 (April–July 1997)
Published April–July 1997, this four-issue miniseries follows the history of the Shade from 1838 to the present. Each issue was illustrated by different artists, with Pat Garrahy providing colors (issues #2-4) and Chris Eliopoulos providing letters for all four issues. Issue #1, "A Family Affair, Piers: 1838", was full illustrated by Gene Ha.[38] Issue #2, "Rupert and Marguerite: 1865 & 1931", was illustrated by J. H. Williams III and Mick Gray.[39] Issue #3, "The Spider: 1951", was illustrated by Bret Blevins,[40] and issue #4, "Finale, Craig: 1997", was illustrated by Michael Zulli.[41] The entire miniseries was collected in Starman Omnibus Volume 3.[42]
Starman: Secret Files and Origins #1 (April 1998)
Starman: The Mist #1 (June 1998)
Published in June 1998, this one-shot tie-in to DC's Girlfrenzy! event was pencilled by John Lucas; inked by Richard Case; colored by Pat Garrahy; and lettered by Bill Oakley.[43]
Starman (vol. 2) #1,000,000 (November 1998)
Published between Starman (vol. 2) #47-48, this one-shot tie-in to DC One Million was pencilled by Peter Snejbjerg; inked by Wade Von Grawbadger; colored by Gregory Wright; lettered by Bill Oakley; and edited by Peter Tomasi.[44]
Starman 80-Page Giant #1 (January 1999)
This entire issue was colored by Carla Feeny; lettered by Kurt Hathaway; and edited by Peter Tomasi.[45]
Batman/Hellboy/Starman #1-2 (January–February 1999)
Starman (vol. 2) #81 (March 2010)
In March 2010, DC published a single issue continuation of Starman (vol. 2) as part of a revival of ended series during the crossover event Blackest Night. Starman (vol. 2) #81 was written by James Robinson; pencilled by Fernando Dagnino and Bill Sienkiewicz; inked by Sienkiewicz; colored by Matt Hollingsworth; and lettered by John J. Hill.[46]
This issue did not feature Jack Knight, but rather focused on a romantic relationship between the Shade and Hope O'Dare and a resurrected David Knight becoming a Black Lantern.
References
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #17 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #45 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #57 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #6 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #11 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #14 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #15 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #22 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #23 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #26 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #27 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #28 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #30 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #31 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #33 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #34 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #35 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #36 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #38 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #40 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ The Power of Shazam! #35 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ The Power of Shazam! #36 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #41 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #42 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #44 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #46 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #47 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #49 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #50 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #54 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #55 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #56 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #59 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #69 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #74 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #77 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ The Shade (1997) - #1 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ The Shade (1997) - #2 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ The Shade (1997) - #3 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ The Shade (1997) - #4 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (1994) - Omnibus HC vol. 03 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman: The Mist at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #1,000,000 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman 80-Page Giant #1 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- ^ Starman (vol. 2) #81 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
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