Dreadstar (graphic novel)
| Dreadstar | |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Creative team | |
| Writers | Jim Starlin |
| Artists | Jim Starlin |
Dreadstar, published in 1982, was a science fiction comic book published by American company Marvel Comics, the third in the Marvel Graphic Novel series. This graphic novel is also the third part of the Metamorphosis Odyssey and was printed in color from paintings by Jim Starlin.[1][2][3]
Synopsis
Following the events told in the
As the story continues, it becomes apparent that the power of the sword has granted Dreadstar immortality, so he does not age along with his wife. He spends his time farming and studying magic and politics with sorcerer
At first Dreadstar is unwilling to resume his role as a warrior. But after a fleet of Monarchy ships destroys his home, killing his wife and all his friends, he joins the military forces of the Monarchy and sets into motion a plan to force an end to the war.
Dreadstar quickly rises to a military command rank, which enables him to ensure that all members of the attack force that killed his wife and home are sent on suicide missions. He then assassinates the King of the Monarchy and intimidates the new monarch, the weak-willed Gregzor, into following his plan. When Gregzor protests that the great nobles and captains of industry will resist following along, Dreadstar answers that he would deal with any resistance the way he dealt with the former king.
The story continues in the fourth part of the Metamorphosis Odyssey, contained in the pages of the Marvel comic Dreadstar.
In other media
According to The Hollywood Reporter,
See also
- Syzygy Darklock
- Dreadstar
- The Price (comics)
References
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- ^ David Paggi; Kiel Phegley; Rickey Purdin (2007). "Countdown Catch-All". Wizard Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 19, 2007. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- ^ The Deseret News (August 22, 1990). "The Man who "Killed off" Batman's Second Robin". Archives - first paragraph only. The Deseret News / News Library. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- ^ Dreadstar, graphic novel 1982 by Jim Starlin.
- ^ "Benderspink, Illuminati Teaming up to Bring 'Dreadstar' to the Big Screen (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2014-04-04.
- ^ "Comic Book Legend Jim Starlin to Adapt 'Dreadstar' for TV". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2015-02-17.