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Creation & Design

Star Brand was created as part of Marvel's New Universe initiative, which aimed to create a more realistic and grounded superhero universe.

Early Years

Ken Connell discovers the Star Brand after an encounter with a cosmic entity, granting him immense powers that he struggles to control.

Character Development

Over the years, Ken Connell evolves from a reluctant hero to a more confident figure, grappling with the moral implications of his powers and the responsibilities that come with them.

Cultural Reception

Star Brand received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique take on superhero narratives while others felt it struggled to find its footing within the larger Marvel Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ken Connell
First Appearance:
Star Brand #1
Aliases:
Star Brand
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The New Universe, Star Brand Corps
Abilities:
Reality manipulation, Energy projection, Flight, Superhuman strength
Equipment:
Star Brand
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Star Brand #1
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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1st appearance of Star Brand, a mechanic who is given a powerful alien artifact

New Universe was an imprint by Marvel that introduced new super-powered characters in a more realistic universe

Quasar #31
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Quasar #31
 
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Quasar receives the Star Brand from New Universe and brings it into the mainstream Marvel Universe

Avengers #7
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Avengers #7
 
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1st cameo appearance of Starbrand, Kevin Connor

Avengers #8
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Avengers #8
 
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1st appearance of Starbrand, Kevin Connor

Marvel Legacy #1
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Marvel Legacy #1
 
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1st appearance of the Avengers 1,000,000 BC: Agamotto, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Lady Phoenix, Starbrand, Odin and Ghost Rider

1st appearance of Zgreb the Aspirant aka The Fallen, a Celestial who befell the same fate as the Progenitor

Introduction of Planet Bast and the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda

Avengers #26
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Avengers #26
 
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Origin of the original Avengers One Million B.C. Starbrand

Avengers #30
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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1st appearance of the new Starbrand, Brandy Selby, as a baby

Avengers #30
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Variant second printing

Cover art featuring Starbrand

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