WildStar
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This article is about the superhero. For other uses, see Wildstar
(disambiguation).
WildStar is a Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror superhero
created by veteran comic book
artist Al Gordon. In 1993, WildStar starred in his own miniseries WildStar: Sky Zero, which was written, inked and edited by Gordon, with Jerry Ordway
(Superman
) contributing the pencils and John Workman
doing the lettering. Afterwards, a short-lived ongoing series titled WildStar, was written, inked and edited by Gordon, with Chris Marrinan penciling and John Workman
lettering. The Colouring of both series was done by Ruben Rude & Olyoptics
. Both series were published by Image Comics
and were a part of their second wave. Erik Larsen
's Savage Dragon
character made an appearance in the third/fourth issues of the four issue miniseries, WildStar: Sky Zero. The character WildStar also appeared in a few issues of The Savage Dragon, lately as SoulStar.
This future WildStar Character, Michael Gabriel, comes back in time to the "present" to stop this loop from endlessly reoccurring but his involvement is the actual reason the loop exists. Then an unseen force steps in and causes even more chaos. This time he gives himself the WildStar.
The WildStar is actually a weapon, an alien symbiote of the insentient race the K'l Vann, that bonds with a host to become a distinct and integral part of the host's metabolism. It connects directly to the body functions that control glands and other bodily processes that chemically influence behavior. The symbiote then "eats" the body chemicals that result from the host's "negative," less-evolved more bestial emotions.
The host in turn is powered by the parasite's alien chemistry resulting in its wearer being given superhuman strength, the ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound, and invulnerability all due to the symbiotic parasite and the exo-membrane that it "grows" on the host's epidermis. Its most devastating weapon in its alien arsenal is a force blast that is discharged by the wearer short-circuiting the symbiote membrane's bio-circuit epidermis.
The original wearer of the symbiote parasite was BloodStar. She was an barbaric alien warrior used by another alien race, the Ra'Zplarr, to carry out their otherworldly pursuits, including invading the Earth of the future to look for a certain "special" something seemingly endemic to certain Earth occupants.
The ongoing series' arc concentrated on the new timeline created from the miniseries WildStar: Sky Zero, focusing on Micky Gabriel's reluctant association with the WildStar symbiote that contains the memories of a ravaged future Earth. The series reveals more on Earth's bastard future history.
HotWire and SkyLark along with villains JumpStart and Blockade, all from the WildStar: Sky Zero miniseries, appear.
Mighty Man from Image Comics, the Savage Dragon, and Freak Force also appear.
Wildstar
Wildstar may refer to:* WildStar, an Image Comic Book* Wildstar Records, a record label* Yamaha XV1600A, motorcycle* Derek Wildstar, a character from the animated feature Star Blazers...
(disambiguation).
WildStar is a Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
created by veteran comic book
Comic book
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artist Al Gordon. In 1993, WildStar starred in his own miniseries WildStar: Sky Zero, which was written, inked and edited by Gordon, with Jerry Ordway
Jerry Ordway
Jeremiah "Jerry" Ordway is an American writer, penciller, inker and painter of comic books.He is known for his inking work on a wide variety of DC Comics titles, including the continuity-redefining classic Crisis on Infinite Earths , his long run working on the Superman titles from 1986–1993, and...
(Superman
Superman
Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
) contributing the pencils and John Workman
John Workman
John Workman is an editor, writer, artist, designer, colorist and letterer in the comic book industry...
doing the lettering. Afterwards, a short-lived ongoing series titled WildStar, was written, inked and edited by Gordon, with Chris Marrinan penciling and John Workman
John Workman
John Workman is an editor, writer, artist, designer, colorist and letterer in the comic book industry...
lettering. The Colouring of both series was done by Ruben Rude & Olyoptics
Olyoptics
Olyoptics is a quality full color service bureau for the comic book industry. Founded by Steve Oliff, it has employed many colorists and color separators throughout its history including Ruben Rude, Gloria Vasquez, Abel Mouton, Kiko Taganashi, Kirk Mobert, Marie Saint Clare, Quinn Supplee, Nathan...
. Both series were published by Image Comics
Image Comics
Image Comics is a United States comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. It was immediately successful, and remains...
and were a part of their second wave. Erik Larsen
Erik Larsen
Erik J. Larsen is an American comic book writer, artist and publisher. He is best known for his work on Savage Dragon, as one of the founders of Image Comics, and for his work on Spider-Man for Marvel Comics.-Early life:...
's Savage Dragon
Savage Dragon
Savage Dragon is an ongoing American comic book series created by Erik Larsen, published by Image Comics and taking place in the Image Universe. The comic features the adventures of a superheroic police officer named the Dragon...
character made an appearance in the third/fourth issues of the four issue miniseries, WildStar: Sky Zero. The character WildStar also appeared in a few issues of The Savage Dragon, lately as SoulStar.
Character biography
WildStar is a horror, science fiction, superhero concept.Mini-series
The mini series, WildStar: Sky Zero (#1 cover date March 1993. 4 issues, reprinted with bonus extras in a trade paperback), is the origin story of WildStar. Its arc revolves around a time loop that causes a "future" Michael Gabriel to keep repeating a section of time, and his mistakes.This future WildStar Character, Michael Gabriel, comes back in time to the "present" to stop this loop from endlessly reoccurring but his involvement is the actual reason the loop exists. Then an unseen force steps in and causes even more chaos. This time he gives himself the WildStar.
The WildStar is actually a weapon, an alien symbiote of the insentient race the K'l Vann, that bonds with a host to become a distinct and integral part of the host's metabolism. It connects directly to the body functions that control glands and other bodily processes that chemically influence behavior. The symbiote then "eats" the body chemicals that result from the host's "negative," less-evolved more bestial emotions.
The host in turn is powered by the parasite's alien chemistry resulting in its wearer being given superhuman strength, the ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound, and invulnerability all due to the symbiotic parasite and the exo-membrane that it "grows" on the host's epidermis. Its most devastating weapon in its alien arsenal is a force blast that is discharged by the wearer short-circuiting the symbiote membrane's bio-circuit epidermis.
The original wearer of the symbiote parasite was BloodStar. She was an barbaric alien warrior used by another alien race, the Ra'Zplarr, to carry out their otherworldly pursuits, including invading the Earth of the future to look for a certain "special" something seemingly endemic to certain Earth occupants.
Ongoing series
Two years after the miniseries was released, an ongoing series was published titled WildStar (cover date September 1995). It was preceded slightly by a black and white ashcan introducing the story and the penciling of Chris Marrinan. The ashcan also contained covers, posters and pinups for the ongoing series.The ongoing series' arc concentrated on the new timeline created from the miniseries WildStar: Sky Zero, focusing on Micky Gabriel's reluctant association with the WildStar symbiote that contains the memories of a ravaged future Earth. The series reveals more on Earth's bastard future history.
HotWire and SkyLark along with villains JumpStart and Blockade, all from the WildStar: Sky Zero miniseries, appear.
Mighty Man from Image Comics, the Savage Dragon, and Freak Force also appear.
Appearances
- Wildstar: Sky Zero #1-4
- Wildstar: Sky Zero Trade Paperback. Reprints the miniseries with bonus extras.
- Wildstar Ashcan Released to promote the ongoing series.
- Wildstar #1-3
- Savage DragonSavage DragonSavage Dragon is an ongoing American comic book series created by Erik Larsen, published by Image Comics and taking place in the Image Universe. The comic features the adventures of a superheroic police officer named the Dragon...
#29, 41, 77, 120 (as SoulStar) - Sharky #4
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(1992) #9 - Mars Attacks (Image)
- The character WildStar and cast were the subject of a nine-card trading card series (created to fit in a mylar nine-pack) drawn by Chris SprouseChris SprouseChris Sprouse is an American comic book artist.-Biography:Chris Sprouse was born in Charlottesville, Virginia. At the age of 3 he moved with his family to New Delhi, India where he first discovered comics as he was unable to play outside due to the dangerous amount of snakes in the house yard...
and Al Gordon, that was given out at conventions; two Wizard MagazineWizard (magazine)Wizard or Wizard: The Magazine of Comics, Entertainment and Pop Culture was a magazine about comic books, published monthly in the United States by Wizard Entertainment from July 1991 to January 2011...
trading cards; and a single promo trading card released by Image ComicsImage ComicsImage Comics is a United States comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. It was immediately successful, and remains...
.