Star Brand #4
1987
- Series
- Star Brand
- Issue
- 4
- Cover date
- Jan 1, 1987
- Story title
- The Fight!
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Star Brand number 4, released in 1987, serves as a pivotal installment in the New Universe line launched by Marvel Comics to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary. The line was conceived under the editorial direction of Jim Shooter as a more realistic approach to superheroes, where characters existed in a world much like our own, with the Star Brand acting as the flagship title representing a mysterious, potentially catastrophic power source.
This specific issue was written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson, who sought to blend grounded, contemporary aesthetics with high-stakes sci-fi tension. The creative team focused on the psychological toll of the protagonist, Ken Connell, as he grappled with his uncontrollable abilities. Upon its debut, the New Universe encountered a complex reception, as fans were divided between appreciating the experiment's narrative ambition and critiquing the tonal departure from traditional Marvel comic book fare.
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