of World War II, for his age and perceived wisdom. Burnsley was more eager to use the power than Connell, but his attempts at large-scale improvements to the world, such as the restoration of Pittsburgh, met with only limited success. Writers Jim Shooter - Star Brand #1–7 (October 1986 – May 1987) Roy Thomas - Star Brand #7 (May 1987) Cary Bates - Star Brand #8–9 (July 1987 – September 1987) George Caragonne - Star Brand #10 (November 1987) John Byrne - The Star Brand #11-19 (January 1988 – May 1989) Bobbie Chase - Star Brand Annual #1 (1987) Art John Romita, Jr. - Star Brand #1–2, 4–7 (October 1986 – November 1986, January 1987 – May 1987) Alex Saviuk - Star Brand #3 (December 1986) Arvell Jones - Star Brand #8 (July 1987) Keith Giffen - Star Brand #9 (September 1987) Mark Bagley - Star Brand #10 (November 1987) John Byrne - The Star Brand #11–19 (January 1988 – May 1989) Geof Isherwood - Star Brand Annual #1 (1987) Reintroduction Following the dissolution of the New Universe imprint, Mark Gruenwald, the writer of the New Universe title DP7, used the Star Brand and other New Universe characters some years later in Quasar. He later used them in the Starblast limited series and crossover which ended when The Stranger used the Star Brand to move the Earth of the New Universe into orbit around his labworld. Wielders During this period there were five individuals who wielded the Star Brand: Jim Hanrahan first appeared in the final issue of the original Star Brand series, though his last name was not given until Quasar #56. Jim was a fighter pilot who during a flight encountered the Star Child, lost control of his jet, and crashed. When he awoke on the ground he was unharmed and bore the Star Brand. The revelation of this remnant of the Star Brand surviving its destruction was the last panel of the original series, and served as a "stinger" ending to the complete story. After recovering, Hanrahan's new powers manifested and he had a recurring dream in which the Star Child saved him during his crash and used the Star Brand to heal him by imparting it to him. Fearing a repetition of the paranormal disaster which had destroyed Pittsburgh, Hanrahan kept his abilities a secret and never used them, intending for the power to die with