Starman Annual 1996 1

On a planet in the distant future, the Shade tells a group of children two tales of times past in this oversized issue. First up is the story behind a long-forgotten cosmic Starman who sacrifices everything to save his people. Then a tale of heroism featuring Ted Knight, the Golden Age Starman.

When the original Starman's old foe The Mist continues an old vendetta, Jack Knight is forced into a role he's spent his whole life denying...Jack will have to pick up Starman's Cosmic Rod. When Jack Knight is forced to pick up the Starman's Cosmic Rod, he finds himself flung into a life he never wanted for himself...but it just might be his destiny! Watch Starman go up against The Mist, The Shade, and even Captain Marvel! Starman Compendium One collects: Starman #0-42, Starman 80-Page Giant #1, Starman Annual #1, Starman Annual #2, Starman Secret Files #1, Showcase '95 #12, Showcase '96 #4, Showcase '96 #5, The Power of Shazam! #35, The Power of Shazam! #36, and The Shade #1-4

The sagas and stories that shook the DC Multiverse. Explore the main events that have shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse. From the groundbreaking debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to "The Flash of Two Worlds," from Crisis on Infinite Earths to The Death and Return of Superman, and from DC Comics: The New 52 to Infinite Frontier, DC Greatest Events delves into the epic crises, iconic battles, and unforgettable milestones that have reinvented and refreshed DC Comics. Expert essays reveal the context, connections, and consequences of more than 80 pivotal events, showcasing crossover series and timelines, brought to vivid life through stunning artwork and presented in a sumptuous coffee-table format. Across DC Comics' celebrated 80-year history, these are the moments that matter, the stories that made a difference. All DC characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s22)

Since the 1940s, Opal City has been protected by Starman. But the current Starman, Ted Knight, is too old for the job and when his chosen successor - his eldest son, David - is murdered, Ted's antique-dealing younger son Jack must reluctantly accept the job.

Describes and lists the values of popular collectible comics and graphic novels issued from the 1950s to today, providing tips on buying, collecting, selling, grading, and caring for comics and including a section on related toys and rings.

Written by James Robinson Art by Tony Harris, John Watkiss, Guy Davis, J.H. Williams III, Chris Sprouse, Craig Hamilton, and others Cover by Tony Harris In this second volume, Jack Knight's disturbing dreams drive him to New York City to meet the Golden Age Sandman! Collecting STARMAN #17-29, STARMAN ANNUAL #1 and stories from SHOWCASE '95 #12 and SHOWCASE '96 #4-5. Advance-solicited; on sale February 25 - 416 pg, FC, $49.99 US

The ÒLegends of the Dead EarthÓ Annuals continue: only a mysterious speedster-sage and his ragtag gang of students can turn the tide of tyranny that an oppressive galactic empire holds over a small planet. And itÕs his newest student, a hyperactive boy with a nonexistent attention span, who may prove to be the key to saving the day.

Includes a section on toy rings.