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Jack Knight, the superhero known as Starman, finds his beloved hometown of Opal City under siege. The once-thwarted enemy Shade has reverted to evil, and several of Jack's friends appear missing. As the city’s foes ignite devastating attacks, Starman's limits are pushed to the extreme.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Superhero Comics
Authors: Robinson, James.
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