Star Brand #2

In "Taking Charge!", Ken Connell faces two high-stakes crises: rescuing a boy from a well in Kingston, New York, and thwarting a terrorist takeover of a cruise ship armed with a nuclear device. With Spitfire’s sudden intervention and the Troubleshooters’ growing presence, Connell must confront the fallout of their actions while trying to keep the balance between power and responsibility. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by John Romita Jr., with inks by Al Williamson and colors by George Roussos and Bob Sharen, this 1986 Marvel issue captures the escalating tension of a hero navigating both physical danger and moral complexity.