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Issue: Star Brand Classic #1
Publication Date: January 2006
 
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Issues: #1 of 1 Issue
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: MarvelView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Publishing, Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 180
ISBN: 0785123520
UPC/EAN: 75960612352000111
Price: $32.00 CAD
$19.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 15 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mark D. Beazley (collection editor)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color
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Binding: trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita Jr.
Inker(s): John Romita Jr.
Colorist(s): Tom Smith
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Star Brand [Ken Connell]
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #1 [Direct] published October 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]background modified
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Pages: 1
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita Jr.
Inker(s): John Romita Jr. ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Star Brand [Ken Connell]
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #1 [Direct] published October 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Star Brand

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jim Shooter
Penciller(s): John Romita Jr.
Inker(s): Al Williamson
Colorist(s): Christie Scheele
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Editor(s): Michael Higgins (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Ken Connell (introduction); the "Old Man" (introduction); Myron (introduction); Debbie "the Duck" (introduction); Barbara Petrovic (introduction); Laurie Petrovic (introduction); Bobby Petrovic (introduction); John Eberhardt (introduction); alien (introduction, villain)
Synopsis: While riding his motorcycle in the Laurel Mountains, Ken Connell is given the "Star Brand", a powerful weapon that looks like a simple tattoo, by the mysterious "Old Man". The Star Brand gives Connell immense strength, durability and the power of flight. Later, he is attacked by an alien who wants the Star Brand for himself, but Connell is able to fight off the alien.
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #1 [Direct] published October 1986
was The Star Brand [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 24
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5...4...3...2...1...

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Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Star Brand [Ken Connell]
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #2 [Direct] published November 1986
was 5...4...3...2...1... [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Taking Charge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jim Shooter
Penciller(s): John Romita, Jr.
Inker(s): Al Williamson
Colorist(s): George Roussos; Bob Sharen
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Editor(s): Michael Higgins (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Ken Connell; Barbara Petrovic; Debbie "the Duck"; Myron; Jan (introduction); Mike (introduction); Spitfire [Jenny Swensen]; Troubleshooters [Tim Ferris; Eduardo Giotti; Teresa Roberts; Eric Chin; Andy Meadows]; terrorists (villains)
Synopsis: Ken Connell travels to Kingston, New York to save a boy who fell down a well. Before he can help, Spitfire suddenly appears and flies down the well to save the boy. Later, Connell attempts to help a cruise ship held hostage by Middle Eastern terrorists holding a nuclear weapon. Commandos take out the terrorists at the same time and Connell is able to neutralize the damage done by the triggered nuclear device by taking it down to the bottom of the ocean. After this, Connell confronts Spitfire and the Troubleshooters at their hideout to warn them about the possible consequences of their actions.
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #2 [Direct] published November 1986
was Taking Charge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 23
Disclose Notes: In this story, the Spitfire armor is referred to as a Man Amplified Construction Suit for the only time.
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Star Brand [Ken Connell]
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #3 [Direct] published December 1986
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Pages: 1
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Close Encounter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jim Shooter
Penciller(s): Alex Saviuk
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Colorist(s): Bob Sharen
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Editor(s): Michael Higgins (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Ken Connell; John Eberhardt; Myron; Debbie "the Duck"; spy (introduction, villain); Barbara Petrovic; Laurie Petrovick; Bobby Petrovic; Joan (introduction); Rick (introduction); Bob (introduction); Wendy (introduction); Lenny (introduction)
Synopsis: Ken Connell tests his power again by flying to the moon and creating a new crater with an energy blast. Returning to Earth, he destroys two Soviet planes attacking Afghanistan. The next day he responds to a classified ad asking to meet him and encounters a university student sent to spy on him for unknown reasons.
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #3 [Direct] published December 1986
was Close Encounter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 24
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita Jr. ?
Inker(s): Al Williamson ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Star Brand [Ken Connell]; Scrunch [Mr. Lovejoy]; Mrs. Kaminski; Deanie
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #4 [Direct] published January 1987
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Fight!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jim Shooter
Penciller(s): John Romita, Jr.
Inker(s): Al Williamson
Colorist(s): Chrisitie Scheele
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Editor(s): Michael Higgins (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Ken Connell; Myron Feldman; Kathy (introduction); John Eberhardt; Joan; Rick; Debbie "the Duck"; Barbara Petrovic; Wendy; "Scrunch"/Mr. Lovejoy (introduction, villain); Mrs. Kaminski (introduction, villain); Deanie (introduction, villain)
Synopsis: Ken Connell continues his relationships with both Debbie and Barbara, but Barbara begins to suspect him. He decides to confront President Reagan, but gets cold feet on the White House lawn. Later, Connell encounters three paranormals, Mr. Lovejoy aka "Scrunch", Mrs. Kaminski and Deanie, who are escapees from a mental hospital. The paranormals manage to knock Connell unconscious, leaving him ashamed for letting himself lose control and be beaten by them.
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #4 [Direct] published January 1987
was The Fight! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 25
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Vince Giarrano (signed)
Inker(s): Jose Marzan Jr. (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Star Brand [Ken Connell]
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #5 [Direct] published February 1987
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Pages: 1
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Crossing the Line

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jim Shooter
Penciller(s): John Romita, Jr.
Inker(s): Al Williamson
Colorist(s): Janet Jackson
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Editor(s): Michael Higgins (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Ken Connell; Debbie "the Duck"; Barbara Petrovic; Rick Lawson (introduction); Shary Lawson (introduction); Carol (introduction); Paul (introduction); Stan Connell (introduction); Ellie Connell (introduction); Rick; John Eberhardt; Wendy; Dennis; Libyan spies (villains); Bobby Petrovic; Laurie Petrovic
Synopsis: The university students attempt to contact Ken Connell through another classified ad. Ken follows them back to their hideout and finds they are Libyan spies gathering supplies and weapons. Connell makes an anonymous call to the police who arrest the terrorists. Following this, Connell flies to a military base in Libya and destroys it as a warning to the Libyan government. The next day, Connell tries to break up with Debbie so he can settle down with Barbara, but she is distraught. Connell decides he must stay in contact with her. He then visits Barbara and patches up their relationship.
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #5 [Direct] published February 1987
was Crossing the Line [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Javier Saltares (signed)
Inker(s): Mark Texeira (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Star Brand [Ken Connell]; Old Man
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #6 [Direct] published March 1987
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Pages: 1
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Dead Duck!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jim Shooter
Penciller(s): John Romita, Jr.
Inker(s): Al Williamson; Rick Bryant; Al Milgrom
Colorist(s): Janet Jackson
Letterer(s): Rick Parker
Editor(s): Michael Higgins (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Ken Connell; Barbara Petrovic; Debbie "the Duck" Fix; Bobby Petrovic; Laurie Petrovic; Emil Vajdak (introduction); Mr. Zayre (introduction); John Eberhardt; the Old Man (villain)
Synopsis: The "Old Man" returns. The Old Man claims that he is an alien, and that Connell, as the new bearer of the Star Brand, has a duty to return with him to another world and assist him in an alien war. Connell suspects the Old Man is not telling the truth and guesses that his previous experiences with the Old Man and the alien were illusions. Later, the Old Man attacks Debbie to trick Connell into leaving Barb and her kids so he can take them hostage. Connell figures out the plan and attacks the Old Man. The battle takes the pair from earth into space. The Old Man abandons Connell lost in space.
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #6 [Direct] published March 1987
was Dead Duck! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 24
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Michael Bair [as Bair] (signed)
Inker(s): Geof Isherwood [as ISH] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Star Brand [Ken Connell]; Old Man; Debbie "the Duck" Fix
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #7 [Direct] published May 1987
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Reckoning!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jim Shooter (plot); Roy Thomas (script)
Penciller(s): John Romita, Jr.
Inker(s): Art Nichols
Colorist(s): Janet Jackson
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Editor(s): Michael Higgins (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Star Brand
Character(s): Ken Connell; Debbie "the Duck" Fix; Barbara Petrovic; Mrs. Johnson (introduction); Ellie Connell; Alvin (introduction); the Old Man (villain, dies)
Synopsis: Ken Connell locates the sun and follows it back to Earth. He finds Debbie in a hospital with injuries from an assault by the Old Man. He visits Barbara who breaks up with him for good. Connell is hounded by the Old Man who leaves a message that he will kill Debbie unless Connell gives him the Star Brand. Connell confronts the Old Man and kills him, throwing the inhuman corpse into orbit.
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From Content Item: FlagStar Brand #7 [Direct] published May 1987
was The Reckoning! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22

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