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Star Brand#14
Cover: John Byrne

Star Brand #14

Jul 1988 · Marvel · 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; 0.50 GBP
“Sins of the Father...”

In "Sins of the Father...", the Star Child returns to Jane and Roger Price seeking answers, only to face a tragic moment when he kills Roger in self-defense—despite Roger posing no real threat. Confronting his father, Ken Connell, now consumed by power, the Star Child makes the difficult choice to remove the Star Brand, knowing it will shatter Connell’s mind. With a final act of mercy, he restores Roger to life, giving him a body without flaw. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Tom Palmer, Chris Ivy, and Tom Morgan, colors by Andy Yanchus and Greg Wright, and letters by Jim Novak, the cover by Byrne captures the weight of this pivotal moment.

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writer, artist John Byrne · inker Tom Palmer · inker Chris Ivy · inker Tom Morgan · colorist Andy Yanchus · colorist Greg Wright · letterer Jim Novak · cover John Byrne

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Full credits

writer, artist John Byrne
inker Chris Ivy
colorist Andy Yanchus
colorist Greg Wright
letterer Jim Novak
cover pencils, inks John Byrne

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The Star Child visits Jane and Roger Price for more answers and kills Roger in an act of self-defense although Roger proved no danger. He confronts his father, Ken Connell, who has become mad with power. The Star Child, knowing Connell is a danger, removes the Star Brand from him, a process that will damage Connell's mind. The Star Child brings Roger Price back to life with a physically perfect body.

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