{"title":"Star Brand","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pre-owned-star-brand-1-october-1986","title":"Pre-Owned - Star Brand #1  (October 1986)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Star Brand\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile riding his motorcycle in the Laurel Mountains, Ken Connell is given the \"Star Brand\", a powerful weapon that looks like a simple tattoo, by the mysterious \"Old Man\". The Star Brand gives Connell immense strength, durability and the power of flight. Later, he is attacked by an alien who wants the Star Brand for himself, but Connell is able to fight off the alien.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42652319088831,"sku":"PO6055401041071","price":9.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/1689\/8751\/files\/Comic_20231201_16235969_0644.jpg?v=1701401070"},{"product_id":"pre-owned-star-brand-2-november-1986","title":"Pre-Owned - Star Brand #2  (November 1986)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaking Charge!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKen Connell travels to Kingston, New York to save a boy who fell down a well. Before doing so, Spitfire suddenly appears and flies down the well to save the boy. Later, Connell attempts to help a cruise ship held hostage by Middle Eastern terrorists holding a nuclear weapon. Commandos take out the terrorists at the same time and Connell is able to neutralize the damage done by the triggered nuclear device by taking it down to the bottom of the ocean. After this, Connell confronts Spitfire and the Troubleshooters at their hideout to warn them about the possible consequences of their actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKen Connell; Barbara Petrovic; Debbie \"the Duck\"; Myron; Jan (introduction); Mike (introduction); Spitfire [Jenny Swensen]; Troubleshooters [Tim Ferris; Eduardo Giotti; Teresa Roberts; Eric Chin; Andy Meadows]; terrorists (villains)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42652319940799,"sku":"PO07148602140711","price":7.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/1689\/8751\/files\/Comic_20231201_16264519_0645.jpg?v=1701401220"},{"product_id":"pre-owned-star-brand-3-december-1986","title":"Pre-Owned - Star Brand #3  (December 1986)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClose Encounter\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKen Connell tests his power again by flying to the moon and creating a new crater with an energy blast. Returning to Earth, he destroys two Soviet planes attacking Afghanistan. The next day he responds to a classified ad asking to meet him and encounters a university student sent to spy on him for unknown reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKen Connell; John Eberhardt; Myron; Debbie \"the Duck\"; spy (introduction, villain); Barbara Petrovic; Laurie Petrovick; Bobby Petrovic; Joan (introduction); Rick (introduction); Bob (introduction); Wendy (introduction); Lenny (introduction)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42652320825535,"sku":"PO07148602140712","price":7.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/1689\/8751\/files\/Comic_20231201_16285261_0646.jpg?v=1701401349"},{"product_id":"pre-owned-star-brand-5-february-1987","title":"Pre-Owned - Star Brand #5  (February 1987)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrossing the Line\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe university students attempt to contact Ken Connell through the classifieds. Ken follows them back to their hideout and finds they are Libyan spies gathering supplies and weapons. Connell makes an anonymous call to the police who arrest the terrorists. Connell then flies to a military base in Libya and destroys it as a threat to the Libyan government. The next day, Connell tries to break up with Debbie so he can settle down with Barbara, but she is distraught and breaks down in tears. Connell decides he must stay in contact with her. He then visits Barbara and patches up their relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKen Connell; Debbie \"the Duck\"; Barbara Petrovic; Rick Lawson (introduction); Shary Lawson (introduction); Carol (introduction); Paul (introduction); Stan Connell (introduction); Ellie Connell (introduction); Rick; John Eberhardt; Wendy; Dennis; Libyan spies (villains); Bobby Petrovic; Laurie Petrovic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42652322234559,"sku":"PO07148602140702","price":7.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/1689\/8751\/files\/Comic_20231201_16302270_0647.jpg?v=1701401487"},{"product_id":"pre-owned-star-brand-6-march-1987","title":"Pre-Owned - Star Brand #6  (March 1987)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDead Duck!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Old Man\" returns and meets with Ken Connell. The Old Man claims that he is an alien, and that Connell, as the new bearer of the Star Brand, has a duty to return with him to another world and assist him in using the Brand in an alien war. Connell begins to suspect the Old Man is not telling the truth and guesses that his previous experiences with the Old Man and the alien were illusions created by the Old Man. Connell decides to return the Star Brand to the Old Man, but realizes it would be a mistake and refuses. Later, the Old Man attacks Debbie to trick Connell into leaving Barb and her kids so he can take them hostage. Connell figures out the plan and attacks the Old Man. The battle takes the pair from earth into space. 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