Volume 1
Starman: Night and Day
Jack Knight, holder of the Cosmic Rod, and hence Opal City's champion, Starman, is still coming to terms with the changes in his life...as is the daughter of Starman's most deadly nemesis, The Mist. Now Jack must face a deadly freak-show mystery, and unearth secrets about the past holders of the Starman role; but moreover, he must face a terrifying crimewave, a lethal series of assassins, and the crazed Mist herself, in a twisted, labyrinthine duel to the death! But, as ever, help is at hand - albeit from the mysterious, immortal ex-villain, the Shade...
Issue 1
Starman (1994-) #1
A riot rocks Opal City while an ailing Ted Knight recovers from a recent attack. The action forces Ted's son Jack Knight to pick up Starman's Cosmic Rod and directly oppose the villainy he swore he'd never face! Is this his calling? Or his doom?
Issue 2
Starman (1994-2001) #1000000
A DC ONE MILLION tie-in! The 853rd century's Starman pays a visit to Ted Knight at his observatory in Opal City. Ted is shocked and amazed to learn that the name and heroic lineage of Starman resonates so far into the future, but is saddened to learn that the future will find some evil Starmen as well.
Issue 3
Starman (1994-) #2
The Mist meets with fellow Starman villain The Shade to form a plan of attack on Opal City while new Starman Jack Knight assembles a costume to face The Mist's daughter. But before diving into battle, Jack detours to a fortuneteller for a quick glimpse at a possible outcome for the battle...
Issue 4
Starman (1994-) #3
To save his father's life, Starman must again face the son of the Mist. Each armed with one of Ted Knight's stellar energy weapons, the two combatants battle in the night sky over Opal City—to the death! Meanwhile, The Shade reveals his own agenda, shifting the balance of power in the city.
Issue 5
Starman (1994-) #4
With the fall of The Mist, Jack Knight tries putting his life back together. But his attempt to forget Starman proves futile when he receives a disturbing visit from the Golden Age Shade, who reveals strange, hidden facets of Opal City.
Issue 6
Starman (1994-) #5
Starman faces Starman when Jack Knight confronts his immediate predecessor—his dead brother, David! David not only wants the mantle of Starman back, but his brother's life, as well. The strange and horrifying battle forces Jack to fight for his own survival...and face his guilt over David's death.
Issue 7
Starman (1994-) #6
Guest artist Teddy Kristiansen illustrates the first in a series of interspersed one-shot stories delving into Opal City's past, drawn from the diaries of the enigmatic Golden Age villain The Shade. In the 1880s, Shade brings his perverse brand of justice to play against a circus of the damned...
Issue 8
Starman (1994-) #7
Jack Knight visits a sinister circus outside Opal City where he finds a most unsettling freak show—one including a blue-skinned 'geek' attraction who may be a former Starman! But Jack's investigation is met with a savage attack from the circus's grotesque performers.
Issue 9
Starman (1994-) #8
Jack Knight returns to the freak show to free the alien Starman one way or another. But will both Starmen be able to cope with the price of freedom? Plus, a figure from Opal City's past begins to awaken, and a mysterious demon poster returns with its equally mysterious owner.
Issue 10
Starman (1994-) #9
Freeing the alien ex-Starman from the carnival, Jack Knight brings the former captive to his father for safekeeping. Meanwhile, the Mist's daughter breaks out of prison, and the Shade learns that a mysterious killer is causing the citizens of Opal City to disappear, one by one.
Issue 11
Starman (1994-) #10
Starman learns that another of his father's enemies has returned: Solomon Grundy. Meanwhile, Nash, out for revenge against the Knight family, takes the identity of the Mist like her father before her. Plus, Jack has a surprisingly candid chat with The Shade...
Issue 12
Starman (1994-) #11
In this second installment of 'Times Past,' the Golden Age Flash, Green Lantern, Hourman, Dr. Mid-Nite and Starman band together against Ragdoll and his homicidal cult. Ragdoll plans to overwhelm Opal City in a murderous spree, forcing the five heroes to make a shocking choice.
Issue 13
Starman (1994-) #12
Nash makes her explosive public debut as the new Mist, and now Jack Knight must run a gauntlet of her fiendish allies to reach his Star Staff. To make sure no one interferes with her plans, the Mist takes steps against Mikaal the alien, Solomon Grundy, and an unsuspecting Ted Knight...
Issue 14
Starman (1994-) #13
Alone and trapped in his observatory, Ted Knight, the Golden Age Starman, must fend off an ambush attack by a newly revitalized Dr. Phosporus. Armed only with his scientific genius and the contents of his laboratory, Knight faces a foe whose very touch means fiery death.
Issue 15
Starman (1994-) #14
The Mist's carefully orchestrated crime wave washes over Opal City, and a hero from the past is reborn! In a dramatic, kaleidoscopic story focusing on a different character in each segment, Tony Harris shares the pencil chores with such artists as Andrew Robinson, Amanda Conner, Chris Sprouse and more.
Issue 16
Starman (1994-) #15
Solomon Grundy and Mikaal are kidnapped by the Mist's gang! But when one attacker exhibits a particularly vicious approach to keeping Starman's two friends held captive, Mikaal will need to reach deep down for an explosive escape plan.
Issue 17
Starman (1994-) #16
Jack fights his way through an army of assassins to regain his Star Staff for a final confrontation with the Mist. Plus, the fate of Ted Knight, Solomon Grundy, the alien Mikaal, the Shade and the O'Dares is revealed.
Issue 18
Starman (1994-) #17
In this epilogue to 'Sins of the Child,' Starman assesses the damage to Opal City and his life. Meanwhile, the Shade continues his search for the poster demon, and the mysterious vision haunting Starman finally surfaces.
Issue 19
Starman (1994-) #18
It's a tale of 'Times Past' as the original Starman confronts his archfoe, the Mist, during the Golden Age!
Issue 20
Starman (1994-) #19
Jack Knight is once again reunited with his brother David, his immediate—and slain—predecessor as Starman, in this standalone issue. And even though the reunion between the siblings is bittersweet, it's the appearance of another family member that brings Jack to tears.
Issue 21
Starman (1994-) #20
Part 1 of the 4-part 'Sand and Stars' storyline! On a quest to uncover the Mist's coveted medal, Starman must leave Opal City and find one of his father's former allies—Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman!
Issue 22
Starman (1994-) #21
Starman's search for information behind the Mist turns deadly when he narrowly survives a super-powered assassin's attack and joins forces with the Golden Age Sandman. But Jack may be in over his head...
Issue 23
Starman (1994-) #22
Jack Knight has been captured! As the conflict unfolds and the clock ticks away, the Golden Age Sandman must call on the memory of his first battle alongside the original Starman to save the day in a sequence illustrated by Guy Davis (SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE)!
Issue 24
Starman (1994-) #23
Time is running out as Starman and the Golden Age Sandman race to find the elusive Nobody before he sabotages an air show, killing hundreds of spectators!
Issue 25
Starman (1994-) #24
In "Hellquest" part 1 of 3, Jack presents the dying Mist with a coveted keepsake and mercifully brings the dying villain a moment of happiness. Later, the O'Dares enlist Starman's aid in rescuing the Shade and Matt O'Dare! Featuring stunning spot art by Chris Sprouse (TOM STRONG)!
Issue 26
Starman (1994-) #25
Attempting to lure the demonic Merritt out of hiding, Jack Knight uses himself as bait. But even with the help of Opal City's police force, Merritt may prove too formidable a foe even for Starman.
Issue 27
Starman (1994-) #26
Trapped in a Wild West version of Hell, Matt O'Dare, the Shade and Jack Knight must defeat the Poster Demon to free the souls of its victims. With the Shade rendered powerless and the Star Staff drained of its cosmic energy, the gamble grows dire as the three realize their very souls are on the line.
Issue 28
Starman (1994-) #27
It's the Christmas season and the O'Dares host a holiday dinner. Many familiar faces appear, but a wayward Santa Claus delays Jack Knight's attendance in this stand-alone holiday issue.
Issue 29
Starman (1994-) #28
In a tale set in the disco era, catch a glimpse into the past of the alien Starman, Mikaal. Saving Earth from invasion by his warmongering race, Mikaal lapses into a mire of drugs and apathy. Tomak, the only other survivor of their people, challenges him to a duel to the death in this "Tale of Times Past."
Issue 30
Starman (1994-) #29
Opal City is seen through the eyes of a time-lost figure in this special issue that presents a spectacular starting point for new readers! Explore the world of Jack Knight and the entire STARMAN in this perfect introduction to the series!
Issue 31
Starman (1994-) #30
In Part 1 of the 6-part "Infernal Devices," Dr. Pip, an eccentric bomber, terrorizes Opal City. Unfortunately, with no demands, even the police can't figure out what motivates the sinister villain. Also, Jack hears from an old ally, for what could be the last time.
Issue 32
Starman (1994-) #31
Dr. Pip finds Starman is too much for him to handle, so he brings in some metahuman help—a villain ready to put the bite on Jack Knight. Plus, more on the history of the Black Pirate.
Issue 33
Starman (1994-) #32
In part 3 of the 6-part 'Infernal Devices,' Jack Knight goes up against Copperhead! Now at the mercy of Dr. Pip and his forces, Starman is trapped with the ticking time bomb. A mysterious figure from Jack's past resurfaces, while the Black Pirate races to stop the bomb before it explodes.
Issue 34
Starman (1994-) #33
Solomon Grundy lies dying and now Jack Knight, Batman, Sentinel, and the Floronic Man must band together to save the reformed criminal. However, to save the pale giant, they must face past incarnations of Grundy, all of which are evil to the core.
Issue 35
Starman (1994-) #34
Banding together to save the life of Solomon Grundy, Jack Knight, Batman, Sentinel and the Floronic Man enter the mind of the former villain and find a virtual army of past versions of Grundy. But as the battle rages, Grundy's physical body grows weaker, nearing death.
Issue 36
Starman (1994-) #35
Infernal Devices part 6 of 6! Respects are paid to the dead, and the cast slowly begins to disperse. But before the final curtain can be drawn, Dr. Pip has one ultimate infernal device—the madman begins his suicide assault on Opal City in an exo-suit laced with explosives!
Issue 37
Starman (1994-) #36
It's a tale of 'Times Past,' starring former Starman Will Payton. In a bizarre hunt for a murderous couple working their way across the country, Will reflects on his role as Starman. But things take a bad turn when the chase reaches Turk County and a life is put on the line.
Issue 38
Starman (1994-) #37
In 'Talking with David '97,' David brings Jack to a very special dinner party, one featuring the fallen heroes of the All-Star Squadron. The original Black Canary, Hourman, Mr. Terrific, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite and the Red Bee all share their experiences with Jack—and offer some surprising revelations.
Issue 39
Starman (1994-) #38
In a self-contained story, Ice Maiden, Crimson Fox, Amazing Man, Blue Devil and Firestorm form the new Justice League Europe! Too bad they're in the way of the Mist's plans. So, the villainess and mother of Jack's child has a simple, but elegant solution to the problem: kill them.
Issue 40
Starman (1994-) #39
Part 1 of the 4-part 'Lightning & Stars' crossover! Bulletman, Golden Age hero of WW II, is revealed to have been a Nazi collaborator! As a manhunt ensues, Bulletman flees Fawcett City, seeking aid from one of the few men he can trust: the original Starman. Continued in THE POWER OF SHAZAM! #35
Issue 41
Starman (1994-) #40
Part 3 of the 4-part 'Lightning & Stars' crossover! It's the battle of Jack's life when he goes up against Captain Marvel. Possibly the most action-packed issue of Starman ever, this battle promises to be a doozy! Concludes in THE POWER OF SHAZAM! #36.
Issue 42
Starman (1994-) #41
The Shade and Matt O'Dare cut through Opal City's seedy underworld to protect the secrets of Matt's criminal past. To what lengths are they willing to go to keep his dark secrets?
Issue 43
Starman (1994-) #42
A 'Times Past' story of the Golden Age Starman and the Demon! When a troop of Nazis arrives in 1940s Opal City performing occult rituals, will the Demon Etrigan fight them—or help them? And can Ted Knight come to terms with the Demon's hell-spawned powers?
Issue 44
Starman (1994-) #43
Jack Knight seeks the help of the JLA as he embarks on an outer-space adventure! Committed to finding former Starman Will Payton, Jack must say good-bye to Opal City and prepare for his perilous journey to the stars. But that journey can't take place without a spacecraft...
Issue 45
Starman (1994-) #44
In this 'Times Past' story set in the Golden Age, the maniacal Prairie Witch returns, but this time, she crosses the bombastic Phantom Lady! Ted Knight and Phantom Lady join forces to stop her deadly crime spree. But are they strong enough to stop the Prairie Witch's cruel magicks?
Issue 46
Starman (1994-) #45
Jack Knight has found his way to the stars, beginning his search for vanished Starman Will Payton. But what will Opal City do without its champion? And what roles will the Shade, Ted Knight and Bobo Bennetti play in the hero's absence?
Issue 47
Starman (1994-) #46
In a 1950s tale of Times Past, the super-villain Bobo stumbles across an assassination plot. The target? Ted Knight, the original Starman! How can the super-strong bank robber keep the Icicle, the Gambler, and the Fiddler from killing Opal City's guardian without blowing his own rep?
Issue 48
Starman (1994-) #47
How fares Opal City without a Starman? Jack Knight heads for the stars with Mikaal in search of Sadie's brother, former Starman Will Payton, while others, keen to prove their worthiness in Jack's absence, watch over and protect the citizens of Opal!
Issue 49
Starman (1994-) #48
In 'Stars My Destination' part 1, David Goyer joins James Robinson as co-writer. As Jack and Mikaal's search for Will Payton continues, Mikaal unexpectedly goes berserk, driven by horrific memories, and the duo must make an emergency landing—on a small blue world last visited by Swamp Thing!
Issue 50
Starman (1994-) #49
While still stranded on the Blue Planet once inhabited by Swamp Thing, Jack Knight is in the fight of his life against Solomon Grundy! Meanwhile, 'Talking With David '99' takes on a whole different perspective, as Mikaal discovers some information about the future and the path that he must follow. 'Stars My Destination' part 2.
Issue 51
Starman (1994-) #50
Special, extra-sized anniversary issue! The two Starmen—Jack and Mikaal—encounter the 30th century's Legion of Super-Heroes. Teaming up with Legionnaire Star Boy, our heroes finally learn the secrets of Mikaal's cosmic origin, and the fate of Jack's immortal friend, the Shade! 'Stars My Destination' part 3.
Issue 52
Starman (1994-) #51
As Jack, Mikaal and a holographic image of the Golden Age Starman continue their search through space for former Starman Will Payton, they arrive on the world of Krypton, decades before its explosion—and meet a teenager named Jor-El! 'Stars My Destination' part 4.
Issue 53
Starman (1994-) #52
Jack Knight, Mikaal and a holographic Ted Knight are journeying through the stars on their search for Will Payton, but that mission may be cut short when Mikaal senses his archenemy, the villainous Turran Kha, on a nearby planet—Rann, the adopted world of the hero Adam Strange! 'Stars My Destination' part 5.
Issue 54
Starman (1994-) #53
On the planet Rann, Jack, Adam Strange and Mikaal search for Adam's daughter, Aleea, now held hostage by the murderous villain known as Turran Kha. The odds seem bleak, but our heroes have allies that even they didn't count on! 'Stars My Destination' part 6.
Issue 55
Starman (1994-) #54
Stars My Destination' concludes with a step back in time one hundred years long, for a story of old Opal City featuring the Shade and Scalphunter. As an inventor labors at creating 'mad science,' his family plots his death, hiring an assassin from Gotham City!
Issue 56
Starman (1994-) #55
Starman Jack Knight and Starman Mikaal Tomas rescue Starfire from space pirates. But how exactly did they accomplish this? One tale told in three different ways as Space Cabbie, Space Ranger and Ultra each narrate their version of the story.
Issue 57
Starman (1994-) #56
Jack Knight's journey through space nears a surprising conclusion! Tracking former Starman Will Payton's energy signal, Jack and Mikaal arrive at Kranaltine, the Throneworld of the empire ruled by another former Starman.
Issue 58
Starman (1994-) #57
Jack Knight and Mikaal Tomas finally arrive on the planet where Will Payton is being held! However, freeing Will won't be easy, as Jack and company must do all they can to defeat an array of evil forces in a battle that will forever link all those who have borne the name of Starman.
Issue 59
Starman (1994-) #58
Jack finally reaches the Throneworld once ruled by former Starman Prince Gavyn, where another former Starman, Will Payton, is held captive. Imprisoned by the empire, Jack and Mikaal must launch a revolution to escape, aided by guest stars Tigorr and Fastbak.
Issue 60
Starman (1994-) #59
The flames of revolution burn bright on Throneworld as Jack Knight, Mikaal Tomas and Will Payton fight to free the empire from tyranny. It's cosmic power versus the might of a hundred planets!
Issue 61
Starman (1994-) #60
Jack Knight's epic journey through space reaches its action-packed conclusion! Jack and his allies must pull miracles from the madness of revolution if they hope to free the empire of the Crown Imperial and finally return home. But even if they reach Earth, will Opal City be the same city they left behind?
Issue 62
Starman (1994-) #61
It's the quiet before the storm—the biggest storm of evil and darkness Jack Knight will ever face. As Jack begins his investigation into the danger looming over his beloved city, he discovers that many old friends and familiar faces have vanished.
Issue 63
Starman (1994-) #62
Grand Guignol' part 1! The epic war of good and evil begins here, with a look at some crucial events that unfolded in Opal City prior to Jack's return from outer space. Plus, Phantom Lady has a fateful meeting with the Shade, while Ted Knight recalls a Justice Society adventure that throws an even grimmer light on the Shade and his apparent murders.
Issue 64
Starman (1994-) #63
Opal City is in flames, and all clues point to the Shade. Jack Knight does all he can to stave off the destruction that now lurks around each and every corner of Opal while Black Condor and the Elongated Man do all they can to help. 'Grand Guignol' part 2.
Issue 65
Starman (1994-) #64
Mikaal returns to Opal City and the arms of his lover, only to have the reunion interrupted by a vision of deceased Starman David Knight! While David learns of the horrors and unspeakable acts Mikaal endured at the hands of the circus freaks, Mikaal confronts the Shade and discovers that all is far from well in the Opal. 'Grand Guignol' part 3.
Issue 66
Starman (1994-) #65
The Shade seemingly has Opal City in his control with an army of villains doing his bidding. And the only thing standing between them and total victory is Jack Knight. Meanwhile, Ted Knight must fight his own deadly battle with Dr. Phosphorus! 'Grand Guignol' part 4.
Issue 67
Starman (1994-) #66
Last issue, readers learned the dark secret linking the Shade and Culp. Now, a dark, violent tale reveals the full, century-long story of the two shadow-wielders' intertwined, globe-spanning histories! 'Grand Guignol' part 5.
Issue 68
Starman (1994-) #67
Culp and his villainous aides, including the Mist, Solomon Grundy and the Rag Doll, imprison Jack Knight! With all of Jack's friends and colleagues also held captive, it's up to the three remaining heroes at large to tip the scales: Adam Strange, the Elongated Man and the Black Condor. 'Grand Guignol' part 6.
Issue 69
Starman (1994-) #68
Loose ends all come together! Culp's mysterious past and his grand, dark plan for Jack Knight and Opal City come to light in an issue featuring appearances by most of the series' roster of characters. 'Grand Guignol' part 7.
Issue 70
Starman (1994-) #69
As the heroes of Opal City plan their counterattack against Culp, the new Spider has his first confrontation with the Shade. And at the same time, an introspective Ted Knight recalls the one night when Ted's Golden Age girlfriend, Doris Lee, donned the costume of Starman and had an adventure alongside the original JSA. 'Grand Guignol' part 8.
Issue 71
Starman (1994-) #70
Good and evil do battle in the streets of Opal City. See Bobo fight Crusher, Mikaal fight Grundy, Ted Knight fight Phosphorus, Adam Strange face the Bodines, and Jack Knight enmeshed in the struggle of his life against the man called Culp! 'Grand Guignol' part 9.
Issue 72
Starman (1994-) #71
Opal City's dark war between good and evil blazes on as villains are fought, vendettas are sealed and Jack Knight faces his greatest fear. Heroes from far away and villains from long ago make their unexpected return as Culp and the Shade finally meet in battle! 'Grand Guignol' part 10.
Issue 73
Starman (1994-) #72
Grand Guignol' part 11! All should have been well but a new terror has risen that threatens Opal City--a threat that will destroy the city once and for all unless one hero makes the ultimate sacrifice.
Issue 74
Starman (1994-) #73
Grand Guignol' Eulogy. In the aftermath of last issue, Jack and Golden Age heroes including the Flash, Sentinel and Wildcat gather in a celebration of the life and death of a great hero. Meanwhile, another member of Starman's supporting cast perishes!
Issue 75
Starman (1994-) #74
It's New Year's Eve, 1899, and Brian O'Dare embarks on his last case as the sheriff of Opal City. This is the tragic adventure that cost Scalphunter his life—a dark tale of deception featuring the mysterious Tuesday Club and the bloody war Savage fights with them.
Issue 76
Starman (1994-) #75
Jack Knight has a lot on his mind—like his thoughts and feelings about Starman, and whether he's still the right man for the job. And who better to discuss heroics with than DC's greatest hero? The 'man of the stars' meets the Man of Steel!
Issue 77
Starman (1994-) #76
Jack and his brother meet for what could be the final time. The secret of how the annual meetings happen is revealed, as David and Jack discuss the history and lineage of Starman.
Issue 78
Starman (1994-) #77
1951' part 1! The penultimate Starman story sends Jack Knight back to Opal's past, to an encounter with the Starman of 1951. This mysterious Starman of yore must unite with Jack in foiling the Mist's plans to steal Opal's scientific secrets, turning the tide of the Cold War in Russia's favor.
Issue 79
Starman (1994-) #78
Even as the Mist's theft of Opal's science continues, Jack, Hourman and the Starman of 1951 begin to think there's more to the Mist's plans. How do events in 1951 tie into the mental breakdown of Ted Knight? Find out, as Jack Knight's 'Times Past' adventure continues in '1951' part 2.
Issue 80
Starman (1994-) #79
The Mist's true plans for Opal's stolen science are revealed. Jack, Hourman and the Starman of 1951 know that danger and madness lie ahead if they are to defeat the villain. But is there more to uncover? And with no one left to do so, is the mentally broken Ted Knight up to the job? '1951' part 3.
Issue 81
Starman (1994-) #80
With Jack safely back in Opal City in the present, he must face his greatest challenge yet—turning his back on the city and the Starman lineage for the sake of his young son. But before the end, Jack decides who should take over the cosmic power, and the fate of an O'Dare is revealed.
Issue 82
Starman (1994-) #81
James Robinson revives his beloved STARMAN series for one more issue as a Black Lantern Starman haunts Opal City. Which Starman has returned and who can stop him from wreaking havoc on the city? Well, the Shade would rather just continue his date with Hope O'Dare, but if no one else can be bothered, what choice does he have but to investigate? Just don't dare call him a Super Hero. As the rest of the DC Universe is learning, defeating Black Lanterns isn't easy—is this the final curtain call for the immortal Shade? Find out in another one-issue revival of classic DC Universe titles!
Issue 83
Starman (1994-) #0
With the original Starman retired, his old foe The Mist continues an old vendetta against Starman as he returns and takes the life of the hero's older son. Now, Starman's rebellious younger son Jack is forced into a role that he does not want and has spent a lifetime denying...