{
  "id": 11462486,
  "title": "Citizen: Stardust Is a Gorgeous Throwback to a Golden Age Comics Icon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/citizen-stardust-is-a-gorgeous-throwback-to-a-golden-age-comics-icon",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/citizen-stardust-is-a-gorgeous-throwback-to-a-golden-age-comics-icon"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oni Press is gearing up to launch Citizen: Stardust, a 12-issue prestige maxi-series set to debut in April 2027. The project is a bold reimagining of the classic Golden Age superhero Stardust the Super Wizard, brought to life by the creative collaboration of Dave Baker and Malachi Ward. Written by Baker and illustrated by Ward, the comic is complemented by Hellboy's Dave Stewart's vibrant color work.\n\nThe series offers a surrealist take on Stardust, a character originally conceived by Fletcher Hanks and first appeared in Fantastic Comics #1 in 1939. In the present day, Barclay Flagg, the character's modern incarnation, is invited to join The Institute, an experimental arts retreat. There, Flagg aims to bring his vision for a STARDUST masterpiece to life, seeking to restore his reputation and rekindle his celebrity.\n\nAccording to Baker, the series promises a unique blend of psychogeography, cult sacrifices, and technology beyond human comprehension. The comic is expected to challenge the traditional superhero narrative, promising readers a strange and bizarre journey. With a near-unlimited budget and a dedicated crew of fellow creators, Flagg is set to discover if some dreams are indeed too good to be true. The series promises a mesmerizing fusion of classic superhero elements with postmodern reinterpretations, offering a fresh perspective on the genre.",
  "summary": "In what promises to be one of the most interesting new comics of 2027, Oni Press is rebooting Golden Age superhero Stardust the Super Wizard in the surrealist adventure Citizen: Stardust.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}