Description
Unlock a new kind of superhero legacy with Star Brand #1, the launch title of Marvel’s New Universe imprint, published in 1986! Created by the legendary Jim Shooter, this premiere issue introduces readers to Ken Connell, an ordinary man granted godlike power by the mysterious “Star Brand”—a cosmic force that changes his destiny and the fate of the world.
With grounded storytelling and a focus on how superpowers would realistically affect the modern world, Star Brand helped define the tone of Marvel’s ambitious New Universe line. This first issue is a must-have for collectors of 1980s Marvel, fans of cosmic comics, and readers exploring superhero mythos beyond the main Marvel continuity.
Key Features:
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Star Brand #1 (October 1986) – First appearance of Ken Connell
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Part of the New Universe imprint from Marvel Comics
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Created by Jim Shooter (Marvel’s former Editor-in-Chief)
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Printed during Marvel’s 25th Anniversary year
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Groundbreaking attempt at a “real-time” superhero universe
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Great for fans of cosmic origin stories, alternate Marvel universes, and vintage Marvel
