Starman #42 & #44 (1988 DC) VF/NM High Grade Will Payton Era Late-Series Lot

Offered for sale is a VF/NM (Very Fine to Near Mint) lot of Starman issues #42 and #44, published by DC Comics as part of the original 1988 series featuring Will Payton as the title character. These late-run issues continue the saga of Payton, a young man granted superpowers after a mysterious energy blast from space, as he attempts to find his place among Earth’s superheroes.

These issues reflect the rich storytelling and character development that defined the final stretch of the series before its conclusion with issue #45.

Lot Details:

• Title: Starman (1988 series)

• Publisher: DC Comics

• Issues Included: #42 (October 1991), #44 (December 1991)

• Condition: VF/NM – Clean covers, sharp corners, solid bindings, and white interiors. Bagged and boarded.

• Writer: Len Strazewski

• Artist: Vince Giarrano

• Main Character: Will Payton (Starman)

• Genre: Superhero, Sci-Fi, Modern Age DC Comics

Why Collect These Issues?

• Features Will Payton, a fan-favorite but often overlooked incarnation of Starman

• Part of the final story arcs of the 1988 series

• VF/NM condition – great for collectors aiming for high-grade completions

• Solid character-driven storytelling with grounded, relatable heroics

• A must-have for Starman collectors, DC continuity fans, or readers of the Justice League Europe era

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