List of Starman story arcs
# List of Starman story arcs

The DC Comics comic book series Starman (vol. 2) featured several story arcs over the course of 82 issues and two Annuals, plus a few spin-off stories as well.

## Credits

All issues are written by James Robinson.

Issues #1–47 are pencilled by Tony Harris and inked by Wade Von Grawbadger unless otherwise noted.

Issues #50–80 are pencilled by Peter Snejbjerg unless otherwise noted.

Issues #48–60 are inked by Keith Champagne and issues #61–80 are inked by Peter Snejbjerg unless otherwise noted.

All issues are colored by Gregory Wright unless otherwise noted.

Issues #1–9 are lettered by John Workman.

Issues #12–80 are lettered by Bill Oakley unless otherwise noted.

Issues #1–16 and 20–44 are edited by Archie Goodwin and Chuck Kim.

Issues #17–19 are edited by Archie Goodwin only.

Issues #45–47 edited by Chuck Kim and Peter Tomasi.

Issues #48–56, 75–76, and 78–80 are edited by Peter Tomasi only.

Issues #57–74 are edited by Peter Tomasi and L. A. Williams.

Issues #77 and 80 are edited by Peter Tomasi and Stephen Wacker.

## Main series

### "Sins of the Father" (#0–3)

Synopsis: The Mist assaults Opal City, prompting Jack Knight to reluctantly take up the mantle of Starman to stop him.

### "A Day in the Opal" (#4)

Synopsis: Jack receives two visitors at his antiques shop.

### "Talking with David '95" (#5)

Synopsis: the first of a series of annual encounters between Jack and his dead brother, David Knight.

### "1882: Back Stage, Back Then" (#6)

Synopsis: the first of the "Times Past" stories; this one recounts how the Shade moved to Opal City. This issue was pencilled by Kim Hagen, Bjarne Hansen, Christian Hojgaard, and Teddy H. Kristiansen; inked by Kristiansen; colored by Gregory Wright; and lettered by Ken Bruzenak, Bob Pinaha, and John Workman, Jr.

### "A (K)night at the Circus" (#7–8)

Synopsis: Jack discovers Mikaal Tomas, enslaved at a circus freak show.

### "Shards" (#9)

Synopsis: a transitional issue, covering many small events that set the stage for things to come.

### "The Day Before the Day to Come" (#10)

Synopsis: as the new Mist prepares for her attack on the Opal, Jack befriends Solomon Grundy.

### "13 Years Ago: Five Friends" (#11)

Synopsis: the second "Times Past" story recounts the final encounter between Ted Knight and the Rag Doll. This issue was drawn by Matthew Dow Smith; colored by Gregory Wright; and lettered by Gaspar Saladino.

### "Sins of the Child" (#12–16)

Synopsis: the new Mist assaults Opal City and various heroes emerge from the chaos.

Issue #14 was pencilled by Amanda Conner, Tommy Lee Edwards, Gary Erskine, Tony Harris, Stuart Immonen, Andrew Robinson, and Chris Sprouse; and inked by Gary Erskine and Wade Von Grawbadger.

Issues #15–16 were colored by Ted McKeever.

### "Encounters" (#17)

Synopsis: Jack ends one relationship and begins another; the Shade and the O'Dares fight a demon, and Matt O'Dare gets trapped in a magical painting.

### "First Joust" (#18)

Synopsis: the third "Times Past" story recounts the first encounter between Ted Knight and the original Mist.

### "Talking with David '96" (#19)

Synopsis: the second "Talking with David" story takes place on board a pirate ship.

### "Sand and Stars" (#20–23)

Synopsis: Jack has an adventure with Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman.

Issue #22 was pencilled by Guy Davis and Tony Harris; inked by Davis and Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by David J. Hornung and Trish Mulvihill.

Issue #23 was colored by Kevin Somers.

Issue #24 was pencilled by Tony Harris and Chris Sprouse; and inked by Ray Snyder and Wade Von Grawbadger.

### "Hell and Back" (#24–26)

Synopsis: Jack and the Shade enter the magic painting to rescue Matt O'Dare and bring back more than they bargained for.

Issue #26 was pencilled by Gary Erskine, Tony Harris, and J.H. Williams III; and inked by Erskine, Mick Gray, and Wade Von Grawbadger.

### "Christmas Knight" (#27)

Synopsis: it is Christmas at the O'Dare household. This issue was colored by Patrick Garrahy.

### "1976: Super Freaks and Backstabbers" (#28)

Synopsis: the fourth "Times Past" story explains the backstory of Mikaal Tomas. This issue was pencilled by Craig T. Hamilton and inked by Ray Snyder.

### "The Return of Bobo" (#29)

Synopsis: a bank robber is released from prison and finds a new life in the Opal. This issue also includes an entry of "The Shade's Journal" that summarizes the current state of affairs in Opal City.

### "Infernal Devices" (#30–33)

Synopsis: Jack and a pirate ghost confront the mad bomber, Mr. Pip. Jack, Alan Scott, and Batman enter Grundy's mind to save his life.

Issue #30 was colored by Trish Mulvihill.

Issue #31 was inked by Ray Snyder and Wade Von Grawbadger.

Issue #33 was pencilled by Tony Harris and Mark Buckingham; inked by Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by Michael Wright.

### "Merry Pranksters" (#34)

Synopsis: the fate of Solomon Grundy. This issue was pencilled by Mark Buckingham and Steve Yeowell; inked by Wayne Faucher, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Steve Yeowell; and colored by Michael Wright.

### "Mr. Pip and Mr. Black" (#35)

Synopsis: the final confrontation with Mr. Pip. This issue was pencilled by Tony Harris and Steve Yeowell.

This issue ties into the crossover event Genesis.

### "1990: A Hero Once...Despite Himself" (#36)

Synopsis: the fifth "Times Past" story explains who Will Payton is. This issue was pencilled by Richard Pace; inked by Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by John Kalisz.

### "Talking with David '97" (#37)

Synopsis: the third "Talking with David" story is a dinner party with a cast of dead heroes from the Golden Age.

### "...La Fraternite De Justice Et Libere!" (#38)

Synopsis: the new Mist vs. the Justice League Europe. This issue was pencilled by Dusty Abell; inked by Norman Lee and Dexter Vines; and colored by Noelle C. Giddings.

### "Lightning and Stars" (#39, The Power of Shazam! (vol. 2) #35, #40 and The Power of Shazam! (vol. 2) #36)

Synopsis: Bulletman is accused of being a Nazi spy, leading to a team-up between Jack Knight and Captain Marvel.

Issue #40 was inked by Ray Snyder and Wade Von Grawbadger.

The Power of Shazam! (vol. 2) #35–36 was written by Jerry Ordway; pencilled by Peter Krause; inked by Dick Giordano; colored by Glenn Whitmore; lettered by John Costanza; and edited by Mike Carlin.

### "Villain's Redemption" (#41)

Synopsis: the Shade and Matt O'Dare set out to remove all evidence of Matt's past wrongdoings so that he can make a fresh start. This issue was drawn by Gary Eyskine.

### "1944: Science and Sorcery" (#42)

Synopsis: the sixth "Times Past" story describes an encounter between Ted Knight and Etrigan the Demon. This issue was pencilled by Matthew Dow Smith.

### "Knight's Past" (#43)

Synopsis: Jack opens his new antiques store and begins his quest to find Will Payton. This issue was pencilled by Mike Mayhew and lettered by Kurt Hathaway.

### "1943: Things That Go Bump in the Night" (#44)

Synopsis: the seventh "Times Past" story introduces Sandra Knight, the original Phantom Lady.

### "Destiny" (#45)

Synopsis: Jack leaves for the stars.

### "Good Men and Bad: 1952" (#46)

Synopsis: the eighth "Times Past" story recounts team-ups between Ted Knight and the Jester and between Bobo Benneti and the Shade. This issue was drawn and colored by Gene Ha.

### "City Without Light (A Prelude to Bad Times)" (#47)

Synopsis: shows the Opal as it adapts to Jack's absence. This issue was pencilled by Steve Yeowell.

### "Stars My Destination" (#48–60)

Synopsis: Jack and Mikaal travel to space in search of Will Payton, and discover a link between him and another alien Starman, Prince Gavyn of Throneworld. This story arc was co-written by James Robinson and David S. Goyer.

Issues #48–49 were pencilled by Steve Yeowell. Issue #49 was inked by Yeowell.

Issue #50 was inked by Champagne and Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by John Kalisz.

Issue #54 was pencilled, colored, and lettered by Craig T. Hamilton; and inked by Ray Snyder.

Issue #55 was pencilled by John McCrea, Peter Snejbjerg, and Chris Weston.

Issue #56 was pencilled by Stephen Sadowski and Peter Snejbjerg.

Issue #57 was colored by Jason Wright.

Issue #59 was colored by Allen Jamison and Gregory Wright.

### "Grand Guignol" (#61–73)

Synopsis: many villains are brought together by a shadowy mastermind who is bent on destroying both Opal City and the Shade.

Issue #69 was pencilled and inked by Paul Smith and Peter Snejbjerg.

### "1899, The Scalphunter Years: His Death and the Dying of It" (#74)

Synopsis: the final "Times Past" story recounts the final days of Scalphunter. This issue was drawn by Russ Heath.

### "Sons and their Fathers" (#75)

Synopsis: Jack meets Superman.

### "Talking with David (and Ted)" (#76)

Synopsis: the final "Talking with David" story.

### "1951" (#77–79)

Synopsis: Jack finds himself in 1951, where he meets the Starman of that year. This story arc was co-written by James Robinson and David S. Goyer.

### "Arrivederci, Bon Voyage, Goodbye" (#80)

Synopsis: Jack says his goodbyes and leaves the Starman identity and Opal City behind.

## Specials and tie-ins

### The Shade #1-4 (April–July 1997)

Published April–July 1997, this four-issue miniseries follows the history of the Shade from 1838 to the present. Each issue was illustrated by different artists, with Pat Garrahy providing colors (issues #2-4) and Chris Eliopoulos providing letters for all four issues. Issue #1, "A Family Affair, Piers: 1838", was full illustrated by Gene Ha. Issue #2, "Rupert and Marguerite: 1865 & 1931", was illustrated by J. H. Williams III and Mick Gray. Issue #3, "The Spider: 1951", was illustrated by Bret Blevins, and issue #4, "Finale, Craig: 1997", was illustrated by Michael Zulli. The entire miniseries was collected in Starman Omnibus Volume 3.

### Starman: The Mist #1 (June 1998)

Published in June 1998, this one-shot tie-in to DC's Girlfrenzy! event was pencilled by John Lucas; inked by Richard Case; colored by Pat Garrahy; and lettered by Bill Oakley.

### Starman (vol. 2) #1,000,000 (November 1998)

Published between Starman (vol. 2) #47-48, this one-shot tie-in to DC One Million was pencilled by Peter Snejbjerg; inked by Wade Von Grawbadger; colored by Gregory Wright; lettered by Bill Oakley; and edited by Peter Tomasi.

### Starman 80-Page Giant #1 (January 1999)

This entire issue was colored by Carla Feeny; lettered by Kurt Hathaway; and edited by Peter Tomasi.

### Starman (vol. 2) #81 (March 2010)

In March 2010, DC published a single issue continuation of Starman (vol. 2) as part of a revival of ended series during the crossover event Blackest Night. Starman (vol. 2) #81 was written by James Robinson; pencilled by Fernando Dagnino and Bill Sienkiewicz; inked by Sienkiewicz; colored by Matt Hollingsworth; and lettered by John J. Hill.

This issue did not feature Jack Knight, but rather focused on a romantic relationship between the Shade and Hope O'Dare and a resurrected David Knight becoming a Black Lantern.

