Dreadstar #8

In "Betrayal," Jim Starlin delivers a tense, character-driven chapter as Z turns on the Monarchy, setting a trap for Dreadstar in a confrontation that forces Vanth to confront his deepest fears—particularly the chilling possibility that Z might be the long-dead Aknaton. With Starlin both writing and drawing, the issue blends psychological depth and cosmic stakes, all rendered in his signature style, while the cover by Starlin captures the moment’s looming dread.