Back in 1979, Black Star was published in France. Now, for the first time, the sci-fi classic will debut in English from Alien Books this Wednesday… And Comic Book Club has an exclusive preview of the book.
Written by Ricardo Barreiro, with art by Juan Gimenez, the new printing will feature a main cover by Ariel Olivetti, and a variant by Gimenez. In the book, a young motorist meets a man who helps him escape from imperial guards. Along with a “strong-minded” robot and a pilot, they uncover deeply held secrets in the galaxy.
The book runs 56 pages, is an oversized 8.5″ x 11″, and costs $12.99. Check out the preview, below.
Black Star Exclusive Preview
Check out 10 pages and two covers from the March 19, 2025 publishing book here! Click the thumbnails for a larger version:
Black Star Official Synopsis:
A NEW WAVE SCI-FI CLASSIC PUBLISHED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ENGLISH!
From creators Ricardo Barreiro & Juan Gimenez (The Metabarons; I, DRAGON), BLACK STAR is a cosmic adventure in the grand tradition of Star Wars!
On the run from imperial guards, a young motorist meets a mysterious man who helps him escape. The pair embark on a high-risk, high-reward opportunity as they pick up a strong-minded robot and an unexpected pilot on their way to uncover the secrets of the galaxy!
Originally published in France in 1979 BLACK STAR makes its long-awaited English debut from Alien Books!
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