Dreadstar

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Dreadstar is the name of a cartoon character created by Jim Starlin . Dreadstar appeared in 1982 in a graphic novel of the same name and in a comic series published by the US publisher Epic Comics ( Marvel Comics ). The main character, Vanth Dreadstar, the only survivor of the Milky Way Galaxy, tries with the help of a team around the magician Syzygy Darklock to end an old war between two evil forces, Instrumentality and Monarchy .

Graphic novel, plot

Jim Starlin (2006)

The character Vanth Dreadstar first appeared in The Metamorphosis Odyssey , in Epic Illustrated , No. 3, published by Eclipse Comics , but only as a minor character.

Dreadstar reappeared in 1982 in the book Marvel Graphic Novel No. 3, this time as the main character. At the beginning, Vanth Dreadstar tries to lead a peaceful life as a farmer. On the planet he lives on, The Church of The Instrumentality , led by Lord Papal, had attempted to create a breed of cat-men as hybrid fighters. The experiment failed because the beings were good-natured and more suitable for agriculture. Dreadstar married a human scientist with whom he lived quietly for several decades.

As the story progresses, it turns out that Dreadstar became immortal through the power of a sword so he does not age with his wife. He studies magic and politics with the magician Syzygy Darklock. From him he learns more about the history of the two hostile powers, Instrumentality and Monarchy . These two galactic empires have fought against each other for generations and have reached a point where neither side wants to win or the economic equilibrium would collapse. However, Darklock plans to force an end to the fight.

Dreadstar is initially not ready to take on the role of the fighter again. But after an attack by a Monarchy fleet destroys his home and kills his wife and friends, he joins the military ranks of Monarchy with the intent to force an end to the war.

Dreadstar is quickly promoted to commanding officer, allowing him to send all members of the unit who killed his wife on suicide missions. He murders the King of Monarchy and puts pressure on his undecided successor Gregzor to participate in his plan. When Gregzor objects that the nobles and business captains would refuse their allegiance, Dreadstar replies that he would deal with any resistance as he would with the previous king.

Comic

The Jim Starlin comic series appeared typically every two months during its runtime. Epic Comics published 26 issues, followed by a further 38 episodes on First Comics , a total of 64 episodes. In the early 1990s, a limited edition of six episodes was released by Malibu Comics .

The episodes, which appeared on Epic Comics , focus on the experiences of Vanth Dreadstar and his crew. The episodes that appeared on First Comics , The downfall of the Instrumentality , followed quickly. Peter David took over the series in episode 41 when Starlin left the subject in March 1989, and designed more episodes up to the final number 64 in March 1991.

Reprints

Slave Labor Graphics reprinted Metamorphosis Odyssey and the first four episodes of the Epic series in black and white in four volumes in the early 2000s :

In 2004 Dynamite Entertainment again printed the first twelve episodes of the Epic series in two colored volumes:

More plans

Jim Starlin said in interviews as early as 2000 that he was working on a new series called Dreadstar called Class Warfare , but after 2002 the topic was no longer mentioned. In 2011 Starlin once again mentioned the possibility of further Dreadstar series. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Benderspink , Universal Cable Production and Illuminati Entertainment are developing a Dreadstar television series.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e Comic Book Legend Jim Starlin to Adapt 'Dreadstar' for TV . The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ The Man Who "Killed off" Batman's second Robin (English) , The Deseret News / News Library. August 22, 1990. Retrieved October 23, 2007. 
  3. ↑ Michael Thomas: Jim Starlin Interview ( English ) Comic Book Resources. July 28, 2000. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  4. ^ TJ Dietsch: Bringing Back “Breed” with Jim Starlin ( English ) Comic Book Resources. May 4, 2011. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  5. ↑ Benderspink, Illuminati Teaming up to Bring 'Dreadstar' to the Big Screen (Exclusive) ( English ) The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 4, 2014.