Starr the Slayer (comics)
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Starr the Slayer is a fictional character appearing the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Starr is the adventurer king of Zardath.
In 2007, writer Warren Ellis introduced a new version of Starr in the Marvel series newuniversal.
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[edit] Publication history
[edit] Chamber of Darkness
The initial version of Starr was a barbarian king, defending his kingdom. A 20th century writer, Len Carson, dreamed of Starr's adventures - Starr later met and killed Carson.
It is unclear whether or not Starr was intended to be part of the Marvel Universe.
[edit] newuniversal
Warren Ellis has stated that a new version of Starr will appear in the upcoming newuniversal series. Preview art released in advance of the first issue has included design sketches for a barbarian character named as The Slayer - this appears to be the new version of Starr.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- marvunapp.com Appendix - profile for Starr the Slayer (the 'Chamber of Darkness' version)
- Warren Ellis "newuniversal" interview - with design sketches for The Slayer