Adventure Comics #470
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "To Die A-Borning...," Starman reflects on his training under Mn'Torr while witnessing his sister Clryssa ascend to the throne as Empress—a moment that deepens his resolve and ties his destiny to a legacy far greater than he once imagined. Written by Paul Levitz and illustrated with striking precision by Steve Ditko, this issue blends intimate character moments with cosmic scale, all rendered in vivid color by Adrienne and lettered with clarity by Gaspar. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano captures the gravity of the occasion, framing a pivotal moment in Starman’s journey.
In "To Die A-Borning...", a dying prince is granted cosmic power by the enigmatic Mn'torr, who ensures the prince's survival in secret. Now known as Starman, the prince must navigate a hidden identity, bound by the rule that his true nature must remain unknown—lest the world unravel.
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Reprinted in Roter Blitz #13/1980 (1980), Hercule #20 (1981), Hercule #21 (1981), Adventure Comics #1 (1983), Adventure Comics #502 (1983), The Steve Ditko Omnibus #2 (2012)
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