Name: Rising Stars Compendium
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Author: J. Michael Straczynski
ISBN: 9781632152466

Type

Physical Book

Author

J. Michael Straczynski

Publisher

Image Comics

Year

2015

Language

English

Pages

1008

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

18 x 25.4 cm

ISBN13

9781632152466

Synopsis "Rising Stars Compendium"

When Rising Stars first debuted in 1999, people hailed its fresh take on the superhero mythos, grounding the fantastic in reality. The groundbreaking series about a group of people who are born with special abilities after a mysterious light appears in the sky by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Amazing Spider-Man, Thor) spawned three spin-off mini-series and has influenced successful TV shows like The 4400 and Heroes.
This collection includes all 24 issues of J. Michael Straczynski's run on Rising Stars, as well as all three spin-off mini-series written by his protege, Fiona Avery.

J. Michael Straczynski

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J. Michael Straczynski (born in 1954) is an American writer, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in comics, television, and film. In the comic world, he stood out for his period in The Amazing Spider-Man (2001-2007), where he introduced innovative plots and explored deeper facets of the character. He has also worked on titles such as Thor (2007) and Superman: Earth One (2010), consolidating his influence in the superhero genre.

In addition to his success in comics, Straczynski is the creator of the science fiction series Babylon 5 (1993-1998) and has worked on movie scripts like Changeling (2008). His versatility and narrative talent have made him a key figure in contemporary pop culture.

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