Starbolts #503: To the Spirit World

 

Jack, Sara and Crystal are about to embark on a journey that will change their lives! They'll be meeting with the grandparents they never met. Before they get the chance, they will have to encounter other spirits who may want to have a talk with our three Starbolts. This is sure to be an emotional journey because, if you recall, all four grandparents died before their grandchildren were born. This mini-arc will be full of tender moments. 

Jack's going to want to talk to Soldier Six. His story will be the first as he is the oldest. Sara and Crystal will follow afterward and then the Whitefox wills will ultimately meet up with their grandparents. It should be a fun ride! Stay tuned!

Starbolts #502: Unmasking the Past

 

Hail!

This week, we delve a bit more into Andrea's backstory as she comes face to face with a woman who one day became a thorn in her side. Who is she? Where did she come from? What happened to her? These are all very valid questions and we will answer them in the comic weeks. For now, it looks like we are going to take a side trip to the land of the dead and visit the grandparents of Jack, Sara and Crystal.

It sounds like a fun trip and you know that all three of their grandkids will be more than excited for this opportunity. Next week's mini storyline will go a couple of comics and be this year's Halloween special. I'm not sure if it counts as spooky. But, it involves the land of the dead. So, it counts.

Join us next week as we journey to the land of the dead. What awaits our young heroes there? Stay tuned!

Starbolts #501: Parting is Sweet Sorrow

 

The old order changeth and a new arc begins! Who is this mysterious woman Lady Liberty has confronted in the last panel? Is she friend or foe? We'll find out in time. In the meantime, we have this backstory of how Andrea handled life as Lady Liberty shortly after the "death" of her mentor, Carter. She didn't take things well. At least things eventually worked out for the best.

We also got a glimpse into the dating life of Stan and Andrea before they got married. They had to deal with some pretty harsh criticism. I mean Stan is Indigenous and Andrea is a ginger with French and English roots. You can bet some people would be racist jerks. Well, at least they got past that and three good things came from their union. Their names are Jack, Sara and Crystal.

Speaking of the trio, we'll be getting a mini arc with those two just before our Halloween comic. Be on the lookout for that in the coming weeks! Stay tuned because it is sure to be a trip!

I also wanted to say a bit about Kevin and Angela. I'm picturing his reaction when Angela kissed her and her just walking off. The boy genius is very lucky. Hopefully, she won't be staying away too long. Kevin is a bit neurotic as most geniuses are. But, he definitely counts his blessings because he has a girlfriend like Angela. Don't worry. She and Firaxil will be back before you know it!

See ya next time!

Starbolts #500: Home of the Brave

Welcome to the 500th edition of the Starbolts, true believers! Can you believe it's taken twelve years to get to this comic? The Starbolts certainly have changed a lot since my first comic back in 2008 and now here they are after some huge changes. Crystal is now a main character and has gone through some serious character development. Now she's confident and is ready to take on the role of Lady Liberty!

However, if the last two panels are anything to go by the future may get rocky for our newly minted Lady Liberty. Fighting the returning Nautilus is one thing. Now she will soon have to contend with Ruby Arronfeld, the woman who "raised" her on that "farm". Heh. So many air quotes. So little time.

But, yeah. Nautilus was freed from prison after the events of Starbolts #316 and is being sent right back there. Such is the life of Zach Benton, the merc with no sense. =)

Crystal had a very interesting conversation with Xander. Will he listen? Probably not. But, I think the Starbolts will be watching him from now on. We shall see what happens. Look forward to that and more Starbolts action coming soon! Enjoy the ride! The next five hundred comics will be sure to be quite a trip!

Starbolts #499: Land of the Free

 

The road to Starbolts #500 continues as Crystal is named the next Lady Liberty. The old order may have changed. But, some things remain the same.  However, the road just got a little bumpier as Xander Smith just called for Crystal's head. Uh oh! What is this guy's problem? We'll find out next time in our 60 panel 500th comic extravaganza! Do stay tuned!

Was there ever any doubt that Crystal would eventually pick up her mother's mantle? The signs were all there. There was no way Sara was going to pick it up. She's good with being "the woman in the chair" and part of Team Science. 

Crystal is going to have to contend with some opposition next time. Stay tuned for that because it's going to get a little wild. Her trial by fire is about to begin!

See ya next time!

Starbolts #498: Star-Spangled Banner Waves

 

Hail!

On the road to Starbolts #500, we check in on Iron Eagle who hasn't been seen since Velocity was revealed to be a clone of Sara. As you can see, he has fallen into a state of depression and his only hope rests in the hands of his friend, Andrea. The poor guy lost the love of his life, his friends, his dignity, the trust of the superhero community and so much more.

This had all been building to a head since Starbolts #240 for Iron Eagle. That storyline saw him do some serious damage while under the control of the Nazi scientist, Jade Skull.  By Starbolts #401, he lost another friend. Things just got too much for him. At least now he can get the help he so desperately needs!

So, it looks like two out of three Whitefox kids aren't going to take the mantle of Lady Liberty/Iron Eagle. That just leaves Crystal. Will she take it? We'll find out next week! See ya then!

Starbolts #497: The Perilous Fight

 

Hail!

The road to Starbolts #500 continues! We start off with a news report from a guy who will play an important role in that epic event. He really seems to have an ax to grind doesn't he? Xander seems to hate the Starbolts and if he gives off a conspiracy theorist vibe, that's the point. This guy is a jerk and the 'bolts know it.

I really like how the scene with Carter and Crystal came out. The two have a lot to talk about because she is a link to her grandparents. Crystal wants to learn everything there is about her relatives now since she finally knows who she is. Sara also wants to find out. I am sure the two will definitely learn a lot from Carter.

Next week we are going to check on the current Iron Eagle. That's going to be fun. Stay tuned for that as we press on toward Starbolts #500!