List of Starman story arcs
The DC Comics comic book series "Starman" (vol. 2) featured several story arcs over the course of 82 issues and two "Annual"s, plus a few spin-off stories as well. Credits. All issues are written by James Robinson. Issues #1–47 are pencilled by Tony Harris and inked by Wade Von Grawbadger unless otherwise noted. Issues #50–80 are pencilled by Peter Snejbjerg unless otherwise noted. Issues #48–60 are inked by Keith Champagne and issues #61–80 are inked by Peter Snejbjerg unless otherwise noted. All issues are colored by Gregory Wright unless otherwise noted. Issues #1–9 are  lettered by John Workman. Issues #12–80 are lettered by Bill Oakley unless otherwise noted. Issues #1–16 and 20–44 are edited by Archie Goodwin and Chuck Kim. Issues #17–19 are edited by Archie Goodwin only. Issues #45–47 edited by Chuck Kim and Peter Tomasi. Issues #48–56, 75–76, and 78–80 are edited by Peter Tomasi only. Issues #57–74 are edited by Peter Tomasi and L. A. Williams. Issues #77 and 80 are edited by Peter Tomasi and Stephen Wacker. Main series. Section::::"Sins of the Father" (#0–3). Synopsis: the Mist assaults Opal City, prompting Jack Knight to reluctantly take up the mantle of  Starman to stop him. Section::::"A Day in the Opal" (#4). Synopsis: Jack receives two visitors at his antiques shop. Section::::"Talking with David '95" (#5). Synopsis: the first of a series of annual encounters between Jack and his dead brother, David Knight. Section::::"1882: Back Stage, Back Then" (#6). Synopsis: the first of the "Times Past" stories; this one recounts how the Shade moved to Opal City. This issue was pencilled by Kim Hagen, Bjarne Hansen, Christian Hojgaard, and Teddy H. Kristiansen; inked by Kristiansen; colored by Gregory Wright; and lettered by Ken Bruzenak, Bob Pinaha, and John Workman, Jr. Section::::"A (K)night  at the Circus" (#7–8). Synopsis: Jack discovers Mikaal Tomas, enslaved at a circus freak show. Section::::"Shards" (#9). Synopsis: a transitional issue, covering many small events that set the stage for things to come. Section::::"The Day Before the Day to Come" (#10). Synopsis: as the new Mist prepares for her attack on the Opal, Jack befriends Solomon Grundy. Section::::"13 Years Ago: Five Friends" (#11). Synopsis: the second "Times Past" story recounts the final encounter between Ted Knight and the Rag Doll. This issue was drawn by Matthew Dow Smith; colored by Gregory Wright; and lettered by Gaspar Saladino. Section::::"Sins of the  Child" (#12–16). Synopsis: the new Mist assaults Opal City and various heroes emerge from the chaos. Issue #14 was pencilled by Amanda Conner, Tommy Lee Edwards, Gary Erskine, Tony Harris, Stuart Immonen, Andrew Robinson, and Chris Sprouse; and inked by Gary Erskine and Wade Von Grawbadger. Issues #15–16 were colored by Ted McKeever. Section::::"Encounters" (#17). Synopsis: Jack ends one relationship and begins another; the Shade and the O'Dares fight a demon, and Matt O'Dare gets trapped in a magical painting. Section::::"First Joust" (#18). Synopsis: the third "Times Past" story recounts the first encounter between Ted Knight and the original Mist . Section::::"Talking with David '96" (#19). Synopsis: the second "Talking with David" story takes place on board a pirate ship. Section::::"Sand and Stars" (#20–24). Synopsis: Jack has an adventure with Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman. Issue #22 was pencilled by Guy Davis and Tony Harris; inked by Davis and Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by David J. Hornung and Trish Mulvihill. Issue #23 was colored by Kevin Somers. Issue #24 was pencilled by Tony Harris and Chris Sprouse; and inked by Ray Snyder and Wade Von Grawbadger. Section::::"Hell and Back" (#24–26). Synopsis: Jack and the Shade enter the magic painting  to rescue Matt O'Dare and bring back more than they bargained for. Issue #26 was pencilled by Gary Erskine, Tony Harris, and J.H. Williams III; and inked by Erskine, Mick Gray, and Wade Von Grawbadger. Section::::"Christmas Knight" (#27). Synopsis: it is Christmas at the O'Dare household. This issue was colored by Patrick Garrahy. Section::::"1976: Super Freaks and Backstabbers" (#28). Synopsis: the fourth "Times Past" story explains the backstory of Mikaal Tomas. This issue was pencilled by Craig T. Hamilton and inked by Ray Snyder. Section::::"The Return of Bobo" (#29). Synopsis: a bank robber is released from prison and finds a  new life in the Opal. This issue also includes an entry of "The Shade's Journal" that summarizes the current state of affairs in Opal City. Section::::"Infernal Devices" (#30–33). Synopsis: Jack and a pirate ghost confront the mad bomber, Mr. Pip. Jack, Alan Scott, and Batman enter Grundy's mind to save his life. Issue #30 was colored by Trish Mulvihill. Issue #31 was inked by Ray Snyder and Wade Von Grawbadger. Issue #33 was pencilled by Tony Harris and Mark Buckingham; inked by Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by Michael Wright. Section::::"Merry Pranksters" (#34). Synopsis: the fate of Solomon  Grundy. This issue was pencilled by Mark Buckingham and Steve Yeowell; inked by Wayne Faucher, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Steve Yeowell; and colored by Michael Wright. Section::::"Mr. Pip and Mr. Black" (#35). Synopsis: the final confrontation with Mr. Pip. This issue was pencilled by Tony Harris and Steve Yeowell. This issue ties into the crossover event "Genesis". Section::::"1990: A Hero Once...Despite Himself" (#36). Synopsis: the fifth "Times Past" story explains who Will Payton is. This issue was pencilled by Richard Pace; inked by Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by John Kalisz. Section::::"Talking with David '97" (#37). Synopsis: the third  Talking with David story is a dinner party with a cast of dead heroes from the Golden Age. Section::::"...La Fraternite De Justice Et Libere!" (#38). Synopsis: the new Mist vs. the Justice League Europe. This issue was pencilled by Dusty Abell; inked by Norman Lee and Dexter Vines; and colored by Noelle C. Giddings. Section::::"Lightning and Stars" (#39, "The Power of Shazam!" (vol. 2) #35, #40 and "The Power of Shazam!" (vol. 2) #36). Synopsis: Bulletman is accused of being a Nazi spy, leading to a team-up between Jack Knight and Captain Marvel. Issue #40 was inked by  Ray Snyder and Wade Von Grawbadger. "The Power of Shazam!" (vol. 2) #35–36 was written by Jerry Ordway; pencilled by Peter Krause; inked by Dick Giordano; colored by Glenn Whitmore; lettered by John Costanza; and edited by Mike Carlin. Section::::"Villain's Redemption" (#41). Synopsis: the Shade and Matt O'Dare set out to remove all evidence of Matt's past wrongdoings so that he can make a fresh start. This issue was drawn by Gary Eyskine. Section::::"1944: Science and Sorcery" (#42). Synopsis: the sixth "Times Past" story describes an encounter between Ted Knight and Etrigan the Demon. This issue was pencilled  by Matthew Dow Smith. Section::::"Knight's Past" (#43). Synopsis: Jack opens his new antiques store and begins his quest to find Will Payton. This issue was pencilled by Mike Mayhew and lettered by Kurt Hathaway. Section::::"1943: Things That Go Bump in the Night" (#44). Synopsis: the seventh "Times Past" story introduces Sandra Knight, the original Phantom Lady. Section::::"Destiny" (#45). Synopsis: Jack leaves for the stars. Section::::"Good Men and Bad: 1952" (#46). Synopsis: the eighth "Times Past" story recounts team-ups between Ted Knight and the Jester and between Bobo Benneti and the Shade. This issue was drawn and colored by  Gene Ha. Section::::"City Without Light (A Prelude to Bad Times)" (#47). Synopsis: shows the Opal as it adapts to Jack's absence. This issue was pencilled by Steve Yeowell. Section::::"Stars My Destination" (#48–60). Synopsis: Jack and Mikaal travel to space in search of Will Payton, and discover a link between him and another alien Starman, Prince Gavyn of Throneworld. This story arc was co-written by James Robinson and David S. Goyer. Issues #48–49 were pencilled by Steve Yeowell. Issue #49 was inked by Yeowell. Issue #50 was inked by Champagne and Wade Von Grawbadger; and colored by John Kalisz . Issue #54 was pencilled, colored, and lettered by Craig T. Hamilton; and inked by Ray Snyder. Issue #55 was pencilled by John McCrea, Peter Snejbjerg, and Chris Weston. Issue #56 was pencilled by Stephen Sadowski and Peter Snejbjerg. Issue #57 was colored by Jason Wright. Issue #59 was colored by Allen Jamison and Gregory Wright. Section::::"Grand Guignol" (#61–73). Synopsis: many villains are brought together by a shadowy mastermind who is bent on destroying both Opal City and the Shade. Issue #69 was pencilled and inked by Paul Smith and Peter Snejbjerg. Section::::"1899, The Scalphunter Years: His Death and the Dying  of It" (#74). Synopsis: the final "Times Past" story recounts the final days of Scalphunter. This issue was drawn by Russ Heath. Section::::"Sons and their Fathers" (#75). Synopsis: Jack meets Superman. Section::::"Talking with David (and Ted)" (#76). Synopsis: the final "Talking with David" story. Section::::"1951" (#77–79). Synopsis: Jack finds himself in 1951, where he meets the Starman of that year. This story arc was co-written by James Robinson and David S. Goyer. Section::::"Arrivederci, Bon Voyage, Goodbye" (#80). Synopsis: Jack says his goodbyes and leaves the Starman identity and Opal City behind. Specials and tie-ins. Section::::"The Shade" #1-4  (April–July 1997). Published April–July 1997, this four-issue miniseries follows the history of the Shade from 1838 to the present. Each issue was illustrated by different artists, with Pat Garrahy providing colors (issues #2-4) and Chris Eliopoulos providing letters for all four issues. Issue #1, "A Family Affair, Piers: 1838", was full illustrated by Gene Ha. Issue #2, "Rupert and Marguerite: 1865 & 1931", was illustrated by J. H. Williams III and Mick Gray. Issue #3, "The Spider: 1951", was illustrated by Bret Blevins, and issue #4, "Finale, Craig: 1997", was illustrated by Michael Zulli. The entire miniseries  was collected in both Starman Omnibus Volume 3. Section::::"Starman: The Mist" #1 (June 1998). Published in June 1998, this one-shot tie-in to DC's "Girlfrenzy!" event was pencilled by John Lucas; inked by Richard Case; colored by Pat Garrahy; and lettered by Bill Oakley. Section::::"Starman" (vol. 2) #1,000,000 (November 1998). Published between "Starman" (vol. 2) #47-48, this one-shot tie-in to "DC One Million" was pencilled by Peter Snejbjerg; inked by Wade Von Grawbadger; colored by Gregory Wright; lettered by Bill Oakley; and edited by Peter Tomasi. Section::::"Starman 80-Page Giant" #1 (January 1999). This entire  issue was colored by Carla Feeny; lettered by Kurt Hathaway; and edited by Peter Tomasi. Section::::"Starman" (vol. 2) #81 (March 2010). In March 2010, DC published a single issue continuation of "Starman" (vol. 2) as part of a revival of ended series during the crossover event "Blackest Night". "Starman" (vol. 2) #81 was written by James Robinson; pencilled by Fernando Dagnino and Bill Sienkiewicz; inked by Sienkiewicz; colored by Matt Hollingsworth; and lettered by John J. Hill. This issue did not feature Jack Knight, but rather focused on a romantic relationship between the Shade and Hope O'Dare and a resurrected  David Knight becoming a Black Lantern.