The Abyss:Rising Stars
ABYSS\BABYLON 5\JEREMIAH\COMICS\TOAD\BANANA\FORUMS\
Rising*Midnight*Spider-Man*Supreme*Babylon*In Progress
Rising Stars

Act 1 (Issues #1-8)
Act 2 (Issues #9-16)
Act 3 (Issues #17-24)
> Trade Paperbacks
Bonus Issues
Spin-Off Series
Born In Fire Movie
Latest News

More News >>>
Feedback

Participate in our forums or read our old Guestbook entries. Our most recent feedback:

Advertisement



Trade Paperbacks

JMS AT RASTB5M SAID:
OCT.26.1998
[Rising Stars] follows the events after the small town of Pederson, Illinois, is struck by a mass of energy from an unknown, but non-terrestrial source. Everyone who was in utero at the time of the flash is affected, resulting in 113 individuals who develop abilities of a most unusual and highly individual form. (The power is to some degree shaped by who they are, just as they are shaped to some degree by the power.)

To read more about why this comic series remains unfinished, please visit our JMS Comics forum or read JMS' comments on our Rising Stars Act 3 page.

It was getting too cumbersome to have all the trade paperbacks and novelizations mingled in with the single stand alone bonus issues on one page so we have split them up.

NOTE: Books are listed by type then by publication date from oldest to newest.

TPB: act1 · act2 · vis   Novel: act1 · act2
<< Prev | ^ Top ^ | Next >>
#1-8: Rising Stars - Born in Fire (Act 1)
Author: J. Michael Straczynski -- Published: Jan 2001 -- Format: TPB
Trade Paperback
Amazon Amazon.com Price: $19.95 -- Usually ships in 24 hours
Amazon UK Amazon UK Price: £9.99 -- List Price: £12.99 -- Save: £3.00 (23%) -- Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Click for larger image DESCRIPTION:
This is the story of how we came to be. Of what happened to us, and those we knew, and loved, and fought. Where it went right ... and where it went wrong. Sixty years. One-hundred and thirteen people, born with the power. The story of the world we touched. And all the places where the world touched us. And terror and the beauty and the death of what happened in the spaces in-between.

MONICA'S REVIEW:
It is definately worth getting if you are new to comics or don't care to have all the individual issues laying around. This trade paperback (TPB) is a collection of the first eight Rising Stars comics that also has an introduction by Neil Gaiman (of Sandman fame). This series has nothing to do with the B5 universe but instead, it is more like a traditional super hero comic series ... with a twist like only JMS can give. I am not usually a comic book reader but I found this series most enjoyable.

RELATED PRODUCTS:
There is another page that collects all the JMS trade paperbacks in the J. Michael Straczynski section. There is also a Leather Bound Edition (signed by JMS) and a Leather Bound Remarked Edition (signed by JMS and remarked by artist Livesay).

JMS AT B5 SAID:
12.8.2000
And for those missed the first few issues of Rising Stars and have been wondering when the trade paperback was coming out...well, it's out. "Rising Stars: Born in Fire" gathers the first 8 issues, plus various covers, with Neil Gaiman's introduction.

 ^ Top ^ Buy TPB
More Info
  Amazon Amazon Canada Amazon UK eBay Comic Central 'Nuff Said Comics Mile High Comics
Buy from
#9-16: Rising Stars - Power (Act 2)
Author: J. Michael Straczynski -- Published: Apr 2002 -- Format: TPB
Trade Paperback
Amazon Amazon.com Price: $13.57 -- List Price: $19.95 -- Save: $6.38 (32%) -- Usually ships in 24 hours
Amazon UK Amazon UK Price: £9.74 -- List Price: £12.99 -- Save: £3.25 (25%) -- Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Click for larger image DESCRIPTION:
In Rising Stars (Volume 2), J. Michael Straczynski continues the tale of The Specials, 113 humans born with extraordinary powers. The specials wage war, not only on each other, but on the rest of the world as well in this epic story of the struggles of the real world against extra-ordinary power. With an all new cover by current series artist Brent Anderson this great collection is the perfect way to revisit your favorite Rising Stars moments or finally piece together those missing issues.

MONICA'S REVIEW:
This volume collects issues #9 to #16 and is a handy way to catch up on the Specials if you weren't able (or willing) to get the single issues. I highly recommend this if you missed the single issues or want to preserve them for collecting. I also find it much more enjoyable to read the entire act without having to fiddle with bags and boards every few minutes.

RELATED PRODUCTS:
There is another page that collects all the JMS trade paperbacks in the J. Michael Straczynski section.

 ^ Top ^ Buy TPB
More Info
  Amazon Amazon Canada Amazon UK eBay Comic Central 'Nuff Said Comics Mile High Comics
Buy from
#0,1/2,Pre: Rising Stars: Visitations
Author: J. Michael Straczynski -- Published: Oct 2002 -- Format: TPB
Trade Paperback
Click for larger image DESCRIPTION:
Collected together for the first time, you can now get your hands on some of J. Michael Straczynski's most sought after Rising Stars stories. Including the rare zero issue (subtitled "Rising Stars") with an additional 6 page story illustrated by Gary Frank about Slappy the Clown (originally included in the zero re-print issue and subtitled "Initiations"), the limited 1/2 issue (subtitled "Special"), and the very FIRST Rising Stars Preview/Prelude issue (subtitled "Visitations"). This incredible collection showcasing several unique tales of the Specials is not to be missed! Plus, with added sketches and an all new cover by Brent Anderson, this great collection is sure to find a home with you!

MONICA'S REVIEW:
I am not sure what they mean by "added sketches" but the cover is indeed new. This is a great way to collect all those hard to find bonus issues that further explain the story of the Specials. It is also nice that this mini-trade collects the various cover art for each issue as well. This trade is definitely worth picking up if you haven't been able to find any of these issues on your own and probably for a lot cheaper as well!

RELATED PRODUCTS:
There is another page that collects all the JMS trade paperbacks in the J. Michael Straczynski section.

 ^ Top ^ Buy TPB
More Info
   Comic Central 'Nuff Said Comics Mile High Comics
#1-8: Rising Stars: Born in Fire
Author: Arthur Byron Cover -- Published: Jul 2002 -- Format: Paperback
Novelization
Amazon Amazon.com Price: -- This item is currently not available.
Amazon UK Amazon UK Price: -- Limited availability
Click for larger image DESCRIPTION:
An original novel based on the hit comic book series! It covers the events that happened in issues #1-8.

Over twenty years ago, a comet struck the Earth just outside the town of Pederson, Illinois. There were 113 children in utero when the flash hit, and every one of them was affected, gaining extraordinary super-powers as they grew older.

The people of the world, initially worried by what the children might become when they reached adulthood, now fear what they will do with the powers they've gained and who might suffer should the "rising stars" start to think they could run the world better.

MONICA'S REVIEW:
I have yet to read this book...

 ^ Top ^ Buy Book
More Info
  Amazon Amazon Canada Amazon UK eBay Comic Central 'Nuff Said Comics Mile High Comics
Buy from
#9-16: Rising Stars: Ten Years After
Author: Arthur Byron Cover -- Published: Dec 2002 -- Format: Paperback
Novelization
Amazon Amazon.com Price: -- This item is currently not available.
Amazon UK Amazon UK Price: -- Limited availability
Click for larger image DESCRIPTION:
An original novel based on the hit comic book series! It covers the events that happened in issues #9-16.

Ten years have passed since the Specials—men and women gifted with incredible powers—had their standoff against the government. Feared, hunted, and yet revered, they have scattered across the globe, only to be forced to come together once more when the Special known as Critical Maas takes the city of Chicago hostage.

Now, a small group of her former friends have decided to take it back, in exchange for a pardon from the government. But their actions will not come without a heavy price to pay for the Specials—and the world....

MONICA'S REVIEW:
I have yet to read this book...

 ^ Top ^ Buy Book
More Info
  Amazon Amazon Canada Amazon UK eBay Comic Central 'Nuff Said Comics Mile High Comics
Buy from
TPB: act1 · act2 · vis   Novel: act1 · act2
<< Prev | ^ Top ^ | Next >>

Featured

B5 Roleplaying Game and Factbook
B5 Roleplaying Game and Factbook
(Matthew Sprange)
Additional Info

Individual issues of the comics cannot be purchased through the normal book retailers like Amazon.com®. Instead, you can order the individual comics from our recommended and reliable internet retailers.

Also, many thanks goes to JMS Comics for being a great resource! (Note: They are getting a bit outdated)

Finally, a lot of work has gone into the B5 Spoiler Junkies site. It is an informative site but be warned ... it contains LOTS of spoilers!

Search

Search Now:
 
 The Abyss
       (Powered by Google)
 All WWW
       (Powered by Google)
 Amazon.com
 Amazon UK
 Amazon Canada
 
Advertisement

Visited: 24,161 times

Last Modified:
Jul.13.2003 at 21:25 PST

Created: Jul.13.2003
Amazon.com® is a registered trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. All rights reserved. More Affiliate Info

Please read our privacy statement for more information.

Visit the site index if you get lost.
...a profound, intellectual journey through words, sight and sound...
Content and Design ©1997-2024 Monica Hübinette - About Us - Contact Us