{"id":37028,"date":"2026-08-28T01:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T01:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/product\/darkstars-21-1994\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T01:13:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T01:13:43","slug":"darkstars-21-1994","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/product\/darkstars-21-1994\/","title":{"rendered":"Darkstars #21 (1994)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Darkstars #21 (1994)<\/h1>\n

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Condition<\/div>\n
5.5<\/div>\n
Fine-<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Darkstars #21<\/strong> (1994) is a 5.5 Fine- Comic from DC. This issue belongs to the Modern Age (1992-Now). Collectors searching for Darkstars #21 will find a carefully graded copy of this issue.<\/p>\n

Darkstars #21 features writing by Michael Jan Friedman, pencils by Mike Collins, cover art by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Ken Branch, colors by Steve Mattsson. These creators helped define the look and tone of Darkstars during this period, which is one reason original issues like Darkstars #21 remain in demand.<\/p>\n

The Darkstars<\/strong> series is a staple for readers of Adventure comics published by DC in the Modern Age (1992-Now). Owning Darkstars #21 lets you hold a piece of that run in 5.5 Fine-, ready for reading or long-term collecting.<\/p>\n

Darkstars #21 Specifications<\/h2>\n
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Series Title<\/div>\n
Darkstars<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Issue Number<\/div>\n
#21<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Publication Year<\/div>\n
1994<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Cover Date<\/div>\n
6\/1\/1994<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Publisher<\/div>\n
DC<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Age<\/div>\n
Modern Age (1992-Now)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Grade<\/div>\n
5.5 Fine-<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Condition<\/div>\n
5.5 Fine-<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Format<\/div>\n
Comic<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Genre<\/div>\n
Adventure; Super-Heroes<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Pages<\/div>\n
32<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Cover Price<\/div>\n
$1.75<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Creatives<\/div>\n
Writer: Michael Jan Friedman
Penciller: Mike Collins
Inker: Ken Branch
Cover: Mike Deodato Jr.
Colorist: Steve Mattsson<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Characters<\/div>\n
Darkstar (Sleer Prigatz); Kilowatt (Charlie Watkins); Darkstar (Munchuk); Annihilator 171 (John Flint); Huvah Jeddigar; Darkstar (Carla White); Green Lantern (John Stewart); Donna Troy; Darkstar (Ferrin Colos); Controllers; Darkstar (Maurice ‘Mo’ Douglas)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The Story of Darkstars #21<\/h2>\n

Former Green Lantern John Stewart is approached by the Darkstars’ masters, the Controllers, for a mysterious mission. And former New Titan Donna Troy gets an invitation she can’t resist. Plus, the Darkstars go to the origin world of the Annihilator virus to find a cure for Flint. But in order to get it, they have to protect its creators from a group of otherworldly heroes seeking vengeance. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Mike Collins and Ken Branch. Cover by Mike Deodato. New Format. Cover price $1.75.<\/p>\n

Darkstars #21 \u2013 Collector Details<\/h2>\n

This copy of Darkstars #21<\/strong> is carefully graded and offered in 5.5 Fine-<\/strong> and contains 32 pages (original cover price $1.75). Key characters include Darkstar (Sleer Prigatz), Kilowatt (Charlie Watkins), Darkstar (Munchuk), Annihilator 171 (John Flint), Huvah Jeddigar, Darkstar (Carla White), Green Lantern (John Stewart), Donna Troy, Darkstar (Ferrin Colos), Controllers, Darkstar (Maurice ‘Mo’ Douglas). Genre tags: Adventure, Super-Heroes. A solid choice for collectors completing a Darkstars run or adding DC books from the Modern Age (1992-Now).<\/p>\n

Darkstars #21 is a good fit for fans of Darkstars, readers who follow Michael Jan Friedman, and collectors who seek covers by Mike Deodato Jr.. It also suits shoppers building a Modern Age (1992-Now) library of DC titles in Adventure.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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