Star Brand #5

In "Crossing the Line," Star Brand #5 (1987) delivers a tense, character-driven chapter as Ken Connell finds himself entangled in a web of international intrigue after university students try to reach him through the classifieds. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by John Romita Jr., with inks by Al Williamson and colors by Janet Jackson, the story unfolds with a sharp focus on moral choices and personal consequences, culminating in a dramatic flight to Libya and a quiet, emotional reckoning at home. The cover by Vince Giarrano and José Marzán Jr. captures the issue’s high-stakes atmosphere, making this a standout entry in the series’ early run.