Talk:Starblazer

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Copyright[edit]

There could be some possible breaches of copyright within a few of the issues. One particular issue, "The Grave of Mankind", featured images of a freighter which looked exactly the same as an Eagle Transporter from Space:1999. Another issue, "Deathwheel", featured a spacecraft that looked like the Rebel Medical Frigate from the film Return of the Jedi.Douglasnicol 17:42, 2 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, does anyone know the reason for the ending of the run? Was it just decided to end it? Poor sales? Douglasnicol 17:42, 2 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Featured Artists and Writers[edit]

Given that Writers and Artists are not credited in these books, what's the source of the information on those named in the article? I've seen mention in interviews of Grant Morrison's credits, and I've seen the Mike McMahon issue, but what about the rest? Was Alan Moore really involved at any stage of his career? And John Ridgway, et al.? Ogtec 18:14, 1 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Towards the end of the Starblazer run, the inside rear covers featured a run down of all 281 issues, citing the artist and writer for each issue. I haven't checked them out for Alan Moore since I never contributed his name, but I could do so. As to Grant Morrison, he wrote a number of issues and I have them autographed. If you've any more enquiries, feel free to ask as I've a complete set of the Starblazers. Douglasnicol 18:17, 1 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

If it's possible, I think it would be useful to check that list to confirm (or otherwise) this page's creators entry. At present there's a number of names down with no source whatsoever (be it from an interview; a list like yours; or otherwise). Thanks Ogtec 14:01, 5 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

From a recent conversation with Starblazer editor Bill McLoughlin who approved the following text for a press release (relating to the Starblazer RPG) you can see the main names involved; "comic creators such as Grant Morrison and John Smith, artists Enrique Alcatena, Mike McMahon, Cam Kennedy, John Ridgeway, Alan Rogers, Jaime Oritz, Ian Kennedy, Colin MacNeil and Casanovas Junior helped bring the fantastic 'spacefiction adventures in pictures' to life". JoystickJunkies 17:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Database[edit]

The writer of the Starblazer Adventures RPG (user JoystickJunkies) is looking for contributors to the official Starblazer database. Please get in touch if you feel you could contributeJoystickJunkies 17:46, 25 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Fair use rationale for Image:Starb1.jpg[edit]

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BetacommandBot (talk) 11:35, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fair use rationale for Image:Starb2.jpg[edit]

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BetacommandBot (talk) 11:37, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Other Languages?[edit]

I believe that at least some issues of Starblazer were translated into French, and possibly other languages, too. Anyone know anything about this? Kram2 —Preceding comment was added at 13:44, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, here's a web link about it.

http://www.downthetubes.net/features/comics/starblazer/starblazer_checklist6_non_gb.html 85.211.20.76 (talk) 16:12, 12 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]