Star Brand #8

In "The Brand of a Hero," Ken confronts the consequences of his power when he encounters Tad Selby, a frail teenager whose life is shadowed by illness. With the Star Brand’s energy pulsing through him, Ken faces a stark moral challenge as he takes on a dangerous environmental threat—destroying a mountain of toxic waste dumped by a local corporation. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Arvell Jones, with dynamic inks by Danny Bulanadi and vibrant colors by Petra Scotese, this 1987 issue captures a pivotal moment in Ken’s journey, all wrapped in a striking cover by Geof Isherwood.