Released June 2018
The Weeknd Presents Starboy #1
Key Issue
Synopsis
Based on the chart-topping song from the double-platinum album STARBOY by THE WEEKND. The city of Alphatron is in the grip of a crime wave, as the terrifying Jack "The Chef" Smiley has unified all criminal organizations with his ruthlessness and strategic genius. Not content with brutally murdering his victims, Smiley also feasts upon their flesh. The citizens live in fear and the police have been directly targeted. The city is in dire need of a hero. It will not get one... ...but it will get what it deserves. STARBOY.
Variants
Synopsis
Based on the chart-topping song from the double-platinum album STARBOY by THE WEEKND. The city of Alphatron is in the grip of a crime wave, as the terrifying Jack "The Chef" Smiley has unified all criminal organizations with his ruthlessness and strategic genius. Not content with brutally murdering his victims, Smiley also feasts upon their flesh. The citizens live in fear and the police have been directly targeted. The city is in dire need of a hero. It will not get one... ...but it will get what it deserves. STARBOY.
Key Facts
- Premiere issue of a series focused on a hero called 'Starboy,' inspired by the album of the same name by Canadian pop star, The Weeknd
- In 2018, Eymun Talasazan sued The Weeknd for $5 million claiming an idea he presented to Marvel was stolen by the musician (result of case is unknown)
Details
- Series
- The Weeknd Presents Starboy
- Cover Date
- June 2018
- Pages
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- UPC
- 75960608852200111
- Cover Price
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- Final Order Cutoff
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Creators
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ArtistEric Nguyen