Star*Reach Companion: The Complete History of the Influential 1970s Independent Comic

TwoMorrows Publishing’s StarReach Companion (2013–present, one issue) is a deep-dive documentary comic that chronicles the groundbreaking 1970s independent comic StarReach, a landmark series that helped pioneer the direct-sales market and creator-owned publishing. Written by Ed Hicks and featuring lush art by Walt Simonson, this single issue offers a complete historical overview of the title’s influence, with behind-the-scenes insights and archival material. For fans of comics history, it’s an essential look at a key moment when creators first broke free from the mainstream.