Star Brand #17

Name: Star Brand #17
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Jan 1989 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 2.00 CAD; 0.50 GBP

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In "The Big Fix," Keith confronts the lingering aftermath of the Pitt explosion by visiting Teddy at Bethesda Naval Hospital, where she remains in a coma following a failed dream analysis. With Nightmask’s fractured psyche threatening to overwhelm her mind, Keith fights to reclaim control and reaches her not as a superhero, but as himself—offering a fragile, heartfelt connection that may just be enough to bring her back. Written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Ron Lim, with inks by Mark McKenna, colors by Marc Siry, and letters by Rick Parker, this emotionally charged issue finds power not in spectacle, but in a quiet, desperate act of remembrance. The cover, by John Byrne, captures the tension of that moment in stark, striking detail.

Contains 2 stories

The Big Fix

22 pp · Superhero

Jacob BurnleyCol. Mac Browningthe Witness [Nelson Kohler]Billy BurnleyKen Connell (cameo)Mueller (introduction)Cpl. Jorgenson (introduction)

In "The Big Fix," Jacob Burnley wields the Star Brand in a desperate bid to rebuild Pittsburgh, only to learn from the enigmatic Nelson Kohler, the Witness, that his efforts are not restoration—but memory. As Burnley confronts the limits of his power, Ken Connell rises once more, a ghost of the past returning in a moment that defies time and truth.

Teddy Bare!

6 pp · Superhero

Keith Remsen [Nightmask]Teddy RemsenDr. Lucian BalladLita Mercado (cameo)Hilary James (introduction, in dream)

In "Teddy Bare!", Keith visits Teddy at Bethesda Naval Hospital, where she remains in a coma after a failed dream analysis during the Pitt explosion. To reach her, he sends Nightmask into her dreams, but the unstable persona only deepens her turmoil—until Keith breaks through, shedding the mask to reconnect with her as himself. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, exploring the fragile line between identity and connection.