STARMAN
DC Comics.
Golden Age Starman Archives 1 (Adventure Comics 61-76; w Gardner
Fox, Alfred Bester; a Jack Burnley). [From DC Comics:
"For thousands of years, men have spoken of the mysterious powers of
the stars - but I am the first to discover that RADIATED STARLIGHT can be
harnessed and used scientifically…" So spake Starman with his
first appearance, thus providing us with what was as close to an origin
as he was to receive. Created in response to the surprising and ever-growing
reader demand for more superheroes, Starman was the brainchild of a team
of DC (then National) Comics editors. Created with artist Jack Burnley in
mind, the title was one of the best illustrated of all Golden Age strips.
The character was scripted primarily by Gardner Fox, whose trademark tightly
wound (pseudo-scientific) plots made him a legend. When roused, foppish
playboy Ted Knight would leap into action as "The Man of Night"
and, armed with his "gravity rod," would wield his mysterious
powers of light, heat, flight and levitation against innumerable mad scientists,
hypnotists, saboteurs, and other popular pulpish adversaries that threatened
the American way of life. For well over half a century, Starman has been
a part of the comics scene - in Golden Age solo adventures until 1946, as
a member of The Justice Society of America for four years, a Silver Age
revival, and now in a very popular modern incarnation. But this is where
he started - in fast-paced, beautifully rendered adventures that can still
capture our imagination as they did almost 60 years ago.] 
1
Sins of the Father (0, 1-5; w James Robinson; a Tony Harris & Wade
von Grawbadger). [From DC Comics: This collection
presents an unforgettable tale of all consuming hatred and cynical heroism.
During the Golden Age, Ted Knight, the original Starman, continually found
himself in battle with his archnemesis, the Mist. Decades later, this old
foe looks to continue this ancient vendetta against the elderly Knight as
he returns and takes the life of the hero's oldest son. Now Ted's rebellious
younger son Jack is forced into a role that he does not want and has spent
a lifetime denying. Wielding his father's power staff, the reluctant youth
takes on the guise of a new Starman as he looks to avenge his brother and
end the threat of the Mist once and for all.] 
2
Night and Day (7-10, 12-16; w James Robinson; a Tony Harris & Wade
von Grawbadger). [From DC Comics: Growing up the
son of the legendary Starman, Jack Knight came to see the super hero life
as a ridiculous and insane existence. But when his brother was killed trying
to live up to the legacy of his father, the cynical Jack reluctantly took
on the family business. Trading a feature-covering mask and garish Spandex
for a worn leather jacket and antique war goggles, Jack Knight set out to
protect Opal City. In this second volume of the Starman series, the young
anti-hero encounters the super villain daughter of his father's archenemy,
a blue alien who once bore his name, and a carnival of enslaved performers.]
3
A Wicked Inclination (17, 19-27; w James Robinson; a Tony Harris &
Wade von Grawbadger et al.). [From DC Comics: STARMAN:
A WICKED INCLINATION mixes provocative elements of character development,
super hero action and intriguing plotting to tell the story of Jack Knight,
a reluctant and gritty second-generation hero. A vigilante who has begrudgingly
followed in his father's footsteps, Starman is a realistic portrait of a
hero who feels fear and acts on anger. In the well-crafted third volume
of this series, Starman communicates with the dead, travels to Hell and
goes on an adventure with Sandman, a retired hero and compatriot of his
father's.] 
4
Times Past (6, 11, 18, 28, Annual 1, Secret Files 1; w James Robinson;
a various). [From DC Comics: The fourth volume in
this super hero's anthology, STARMAN: TIMES PAST takes a revealing look
back at the different men who have adopted the guise of Starman. For the
past sixty years, Ted Knight and his two sons have selflessly protected
the citizens of Opal City. When one has fallen, another has risen to take
his place. But although they all shared a common name, each of these men
waged his war against crime in his own fashion. From the cool, calculating
mind of the scientific patriarch to the brash and impulsive actions of his
youngest son, this book provides an insightful look at a heroic family steeped
in honor and integrity.] 
5
Infernal Devices (29-35, 37-38; w James Robinson; a Tony Harris &
Wade von Grawbadger et al.). [From DC Comics: Called
"the best written superhero in comics" by Entertainment Weekly,
Starman is the story of a smart-mouthed, impetuous hero who has reluctantly
accepted his father's legacy as the protector of Opal City. Never wanting
to be a hero, Jack Knight reluctantly becomes one to avenge the murderer
of his brother. But possessing an unwavering desire to do the right thing,
the young anti-hero has hesitantly persisted on his father's path. In STARMAN:
INFERNAL DEVICES, Starman continues his transformation into a real hero
as he works with Batman and Sentinel to save the monstrous Solomon Grundy.]
6
To Reach the Stars (39-41, 43, 45, Annual 2, Power of Shazam 35-36;
w James Robinson & Jerry Ordway; a Tony Harris & Wade von Grawbadger
et al.). [From DC Comics: In the sixth volume of
the Starman series, the young and brazen Jack Knight continues his reluctant
maturation into a hero and a man. When an old friend of Starman's father
is framed in a Nazi plot, Jack must join forces with Captain Marvel to expose
the conspiracy. While clearing the name of Bulletman, Jack discovers new
details about his father's adventures in World War II and gains a greater
understanding of his father and a stronger appreciation for the Starman
legacy.] 
7
A Starry Knight (47-53; w James Robinson & David S. Goyer; a Peter
Snejbjerg, Steve Yeowell). [From DC Comics: STARMAN:
A STARRY KNIGHT is the seventh collection of the critically acclaimed STARMAN
series, co-written by Eisner Award-winning writer James Robinson and JSA's
David S. Goyer, and featuring the art of Peter Snejbjerg, Steve Yeowell,
Wade von Grawbadger, and Keith Champagne. Reprinting STARMAN #47-53, A STARRY
KNIGHT features a painted cover by Tony Harris. Starman, accompanied by
his comrade Mikaal and a Mother Box-produced hologram of his father, Ted
Knight, begins a galaxy-spanning quest with one near-impossible goal: to
find the brother of his lady love, Sadie. But an encounter with a mysterious
Dark Colossus sends our reluctant hero spiraling through time and space—to
share adventures with the Legion of Super-Heroes, to visit the long-dead
planet Krypton (where he meets the father of Superman), and to the planet
Rann where he battles alien invaders alongside the legendary Adam Strange!
With the lives of his friends on the line, STARMAN: A STARRY KNIGHT pits
Jack Knight against impossible odds on a journey that he hopes finally will
lead him back into the arms of his beloved Sadie.] 
8
Stars My Destination (55-60; w James Robinson & David S. Goyer;
a Peter Snejbjerg, Stephen Sadowski, John McCrea, Chris Weston, et al).
[From DC Comics: Jack Knight continues his star-spanning journey
through space — accompanied by his blue-skinned comrade Mikaal and
a Mother Box-produced hologram of his father, Ted Knight — in STARMAN:
STARS MY DESTINATION, a 144-page trade paperback. This volume, written by
James Robinson & David S. Goyer with art by Peter Snejbjerg, Keith Champagne,
Stephen Sadowski, Chris Weston, and John McCrea and a cover by Tony Harris,
collects STARMAN #55-60! In STARS MY DESTINATION, Jack Knight seeks out
the brother of his lady love, Sadie. But Jack and his crew become prisoners
of the empire, and must stoke the fires of revolution in order to escape
a despot's grasp — with the help of guest-stars such as Omega Men's
Tigorr and New God's Fastbak. How do the legacies of all the men who’ve
been called Starman tie together? And does this adventure really involve
the Star Rovers, Tommy Tomorrow, the Space Ranger, Ultraa the Multi-Alien…and
Space Cabby?] Book of the Week 1/2/04
9
Grand Guignol (61-73; w James Robinson; a Peter Snejbjerg).
[From DC Comics: Jack Knight, Starman, returns to Opal City from
his adventure in space, only to find the Shade has reverted to his villainous
ways. Plus, several of his friends seem to be mysteriously missing. Before
Jack can fully investigate, he witnesses his most horrible nightmare becoming
a reality - his beloved hometown burning to the ground! Chaos ensues as
all the city's villains take the opportunity to strike, pushing Starman
to his limits.] 
10
Sons of the Father (75-80; w James Robinson; a Peter Snejbjerg).
[From DC Comics: Writer James Robinson and artist Peter Snejbjerg
conclude the Starman legacy in grand style in this volume collecting STARMAN
#75-80! After a meeting with Superman and a final talk with his brother
David, Jack must uncover the mystery of the Starman of 1951 — by going
back in time to meet him face-to-face!] 
Volume 1 (0-16; w James Robinson; a Tony Harris & Wade von Grawbadger). [From DC Comics: The series created by James Robinson and Tony Harris of the 1990s is collected in a series of six spectacular hardcover editions. This inaugural volume features a new cover by Harris.] 5/21/08 