BACK IN PRINT! When RISING STARS first debuted in 1999, people hailed its fresh take on the superhero mythos, grounding the fantastic in reality. The groundbreaking series by acclaimed writer J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI/ (Babylon 5, Amazing Spider-Man, Thor) spawned three spin-off miniseries and has influenced successful TV shows like The 4400 and Heroes. Collects RISING STARS #1-24, #0, #1/2, RISING STARS PRELUDE, RISING STARS: BRIGHT, RISING STARS: VOICES OF THE DEAD, & RISING STARS: UNTOUCHABLE.