The Red Star

    (Image, 1985, 2000-2002)
™ and ©2000 Christian Gossett

Blending the two worlds of fantasy and science fiction into one visually stunning package, The Red Star is a comic book like no other. Aside from its unusual mix of genres, the book’s visuals incorporate stunning 3D computer models and coloring effects to create imagery unmatched by the industry’s standard super-hero fare. Its cryptic storylines, while managing to provide just enough information for each individual issue, keep readers coming back to the Image Comic to find out just how this saga will unfold.

Presented as a flashback, the story follows the aftermath that ensues with the collapse of the Red Fleet—a Soviet like military power—at the hands of the evil sorcerer Imbohl. Even its futuristic crafts and weaponry—powered by the Warkasters, a class of military sorcerers—is no match for this master of the dark arts. Set against this turmoil is the all too human story of Maya Antare—a Sorceress Major and member of the Warkaster—who is struggling to find her husband, Marcus, allegedly lost while leading a frontal assault against the enemy. Even now, nearly nine years later, the heroine refuses to accept the loss of her husband on the battlefield.
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  • 0.5
    #0.5
    Dec 1985
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Allen Coulter, Snakebite, Jon Moberly
    Includes Certificate of Authenticity; Mail-in offer from Wizard Magazine #114
    3 copies from $3.99
  • 0.5/A
    #0.5 Variation A
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Allen Coulter, Snakebite, Jon Moberly
    Edition size of 500; Red foil stamped title; Solicited by Dynamic Forces
    1 copy for $15.00
  • 0.5/B
    #0.5 Variation B
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Allen Coulter, Snakebite, Jon Moberly
    Edition size of 500; Red foil stamped title; Solicited by Dynamic Forces
    No copies available
  • 1
    #1
    Jun 2000
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett
    11 copies from $1.00
  • 1/A
    #1 Variation A
    Jun 2000
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett
    Edition size of 100; Includes Certificate of Authenticity; Signed by Chris Gossett and Bradley James Kayl; Solicited by Collector’s Paradise
    No copies available
  • 2
    #2
    Jul 2000
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett
    6 copies from $1.25
  • 3
    #3
    Oct 2000
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, A.D. Coulter
    8 copies from $0.50
  • 3/A
    #3 Variation A
    Oct 2000
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley`  ·  A: Chris Gossett, A.D. Coulter
    Edition size of 100; Includes Certificate of Authenticity; Signed by Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl and Snakebite; Solicited by Collector’s Paradise
    No copies available
  • 4
    #4
    Jan 2001
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Bradley James Kayl, Chris Gossett  ·  A: A.D. Coulter, Chris Gossett
    6 copies from $0.50
  • 5
    #5
    Feb 2001
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Bradley James Kayl, Chris Gossett  ·  A: A.D. Coulter, Chris Gossett
    8 copies from $1.25
  • 6
    #6
    Mar 2001
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Bradley James Kayl, Chris Gossett  ·  A: A.D. Coulter, Chris Gossett
    7 copies from $1.25
  • 6/A
    #6 Variation A
    Mar 2001
    W: Bradley James Kayl, Chris Gossett  ·  A: A.D. Coulter, Chris Gossett
    Red foil stamped
    1 copy for $9.99
  • 7
    #7
    Apr 2001
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Bradley James Kayl, Chris Gossett  ·  A: A.D. Coulter, Chris Gossett
    6 copies from $0.60
  • 7.5
    #7.5
    Dec 2001
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Bradley James Kayl, Chris Gossett  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Jon Moberly
    Reprints the Wizard 1/2 as a flashback within current arc; Contains 10 new pages; Recolored by Snakebite; The Red Star: Transformation
    7 copies from $1.25
  • 8/A
    #8 Variation A
    Mar 2002
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett
    3 copies from $0.45
  • 8/B
    #8 Variation B
    Mar 2002
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett
    7 copies from $0.50
  • 9
    #9
    Jun 2002
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Jon Moberly
    4 copies from $1.25
  • 9/A
    #9 Variation A
    Jun 2002
    Cover: $2.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Jon Moberly
    1 copy for $3.98
  • Anl 1
    Annual #1
    Nov 2002
    Cover: $3.50
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Paul Schrier
    1 copy for $4.50
  • Anl 1/A
    Annual #1 Variation A
    Nov 2002
    Cover: $3.50
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Paul Schrier
    Annual 2002; Platinum foil stamped title; Story takes place before the events of Red Star #6
    2 copies from $5.00
  • Anl 1/B
    Annual #1 Variation B
    Date covered with holofoil stamp
    Nov 2002
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Paul Schrier
    Annual 2002; Platinum foil stamped title; Signed by Chris Gosset, Bradley James Kayl, Snakebite and Paul Schrier; Solicited by Archangel Studios; Story takes place before the events of Red Star #6
    No copies available
  • Bk 1
    Book #1
    Apr 2001
    Cover: $24.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Jon Moberly, Snakebite
    Collects Red Star #1-4
    No copies available
  • Bk 1/LE
    Book #1 Limited Edition
    Cover: $49.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Jon Moberly, Snakebite
    Collects Red Star #1–4; Includes art page signed and numbered by Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl and Snakebite
    No copies available
  • Bk 2
    Book #2
    Aug 2002
    Cover: $24.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett
    Collects Red Star #6–9
    No copies available
  • Bk 2/LE
    Book #2 Limited Edition
    Cover: $49.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett, Jon Moberly, Snakebite
    Edition size of 1500; Collects Red Star #6-9; Includes art page signed and numbered by Gossett, Kayl & Snakebite; Nokgorka
    No copies available
  • Dlx 1
    Deluxe Set #1
    Cover: $24.95
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett
    Collects The Red Star #1-9 and “Run Makita Run”; Softcover, ca. 2003
    No copies available
  • Dlx 1/HC
    Deluxe Set #1 Hardcover
    Hardcover Edition with cover by Chris Gossett
    Cover: $49.99
    W: Chris Gossett, Bradley James Kayl  ·  A: Chris Gossett
    232 pages; Collects The Red Star #1-4, 6-9; Published by IDW
    No copies available