Starshrike

Starshrike swooped into the DC Universe in 2002, born from the creative partnership of Kurt Busiek and Tom Grummett in the pages of The Power Company #1 — a Modern Age debut with genuine pedigree behind it. This is a character whose world is populated by a colorful, eclectic cast: Shatterfist, Manhunter, Fastball, Striker Z, and Celia Forrestal are among the company Starshrike keeps, hinting at a rich ensemble corner of the DCU. Appearances in Justice League of America signal that Starshrike's reach extends beyond a single title into the broader superhero landscape. A relatively rare presence in the catalog, this is exactly the kind of hidden gem that rewards the curious collector willing to dig into early 2000s DC.