Dreadstar #31

Jul 1987 · First · 1.75 USD; 2.45 CAD

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“The Healing Dream”

In "The Healing Dream," Jim Starlin crafts a haunting, introspective chapter of Dreadstar’s journey, where the warrior’s life unfolds within a persistent dream state. As his sword takes on a mysterious, feminine form tied to his past, Dreadstar confronts the weight of memory and identity—only to awaken at the story’s end to a new, uncertain reality. The issue’s striking visuals, rendered by Starlin in both interior and cover art, deepen the surreal tone, with colorist Les Dorscheid and letterer Willie Schubert enhancing the dreamlike atmosphere.

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writer, artist, inker Jim Starlin · inker Sam Grainger · colorist Les Dorscheid · letterer Willie Schubert · cover Jim Starlin

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writer, artist, inker Jim Starlin

inker Sam Grainger

colorist Les Dorscheid

letterer Willie Schubert

cover pencils, inks Jim Starlin

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Dreadstar lives through much of his life in a dream sequence. His sword manifests itself as a female humanoid in love with Vanth, who awakens from a long sleep at the end of the issue.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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