Dreadstar #3
In "Part I: The Quest," Jim Starlin delivers a stark, high-stakes chapter of Dreadstar’s journey as the Lord High Papal unleashes devastating violence in the city of Chichano, sacrificing millions in a ruthless bid to corner Dreadstar and Syzygy. With Starlin handling writing, art, and inks—alongside Paul Abrams on inks and Jim Novak on letters—this 2001 issue pulses with grim urgency, setting a relentless tone for the crew’s dangerous mission. The cover, by Starlin, captures the moment’s intensity with his signature dark, detailed style.
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The Lord High Papal destroys 15,000,000 people in his city of Chichano in an effort to get Dreadstar and Syzygy, who are acting as bait while the rest of the crew steal a teleportation device.
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