When the young woman named Ripley Ryan was revealed to secretly be the supervillain Star -- a younger, better Captain Marvel -- her incredible journey was only beginning. Now Star is more than a supervillain, or even a superhero. She's been chosen as host for The Reality Stone, granting her power unparalleled across the universe. Assuming it doesn't get her killed first.
Ripley will be turning to Marvel's other most well-known reality-warper, the Scarlet Witch, when Star #2 arrives this February. But before then, both Ripley and the readers are going to find out just what her intentions with such awesome power really are. So with Star's nefarious (but desperate and manipulated) past, and the possibility to do incredible things with her new power, what new path will she end up walking? The official preview from Marvel Comics has thankfully given a glimpse. And it may not be the 'origin' story that Captain Marvel fans expect.
The larger questions concerning the Reality Stone in her chest -- why her? What powers have changed? How can Ripley actually control them? -- will be explored in her actual Star comic series). But in her first solo pages, it appears that a smelly bar, and a daring fistfight are all the glory that awaits Ripley in this strange new world. Take a look below:
Writer Kelly Thompson assured fans that there was a plan for Star that fans might not understand in the meantime, and the Reality Stone twist was the payoff. There's a good chance that Star crossing paths with the Scarlet Witch is just the first of many high-profile cameos, so here's hoping Wanda can give Star the advice she needs to keep from destroying the universe. But until the issue arrives, read on below for the solicitation details and plot synopsis.
- STAR #1
- Release Date: January 8th, 2020
- Written by: Kelly Thompson
- Art by: Javier Pina, Filipe Andrade, Jesus Abartov
- Cover Art by: Carmen Carnero, Jesus Aburtov
- Ambitious reporter Ripley Ryan rocked New York City when she became the hero STAR, adored by everyone. But in truth she was Dr. Minerva's attempt at a Kree-human Super-Soldier. Desperate for the strength to control her own destiny, she tried to kill Captain Marvel - and failed. Ripley was left, defeated and powerless, in the Raft...or so she thought. The Reality Stone has found her, and now no prison can hold her. You thought you knew what the Infinity Stones were capable of. Think again.
Star #1 will be available from your local comic book shop on January 8th, 2020.