[Spyne98]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Ariel, you and I have already covered ground establishing that we've many interests in common and it comes as no surprise that you're a fan of Dreadstar and Alien Legion.

People love Thanos and Jim Starlin, but haven't any clue that Lord Papal of Dreadstar was a veritable template/prototype for many of the complexities written into the Mad Titan. While there's enough of a difference to maintain the two characters as distinct, the parallels are obvious. Thanos Rising was the culmination of Starlin bringing forward elements of Papal's tortured, abused, and isolated youth to flesh out Thanos. When people tell me online, or in person, that they are Thanos fans, I smirk and ask them if they've read Dreadstar. I'm almost more excited when they haven't read the book because I can open up the door for a great title and help them gain a new perspective on Thanos.

Get on that Alien Legion reading! The book was ahead of its time...

Yeah, Maus was all that. As a comic reader and a fan of literature, there was no way I could allow the only work that has risen to the level of receiving a Pulitzer to go unread.

You. Will. Love. Negation. It's unfortunate that it never finished. However, what exists was very special in my opinion.

Well now I need to check this out! I have only ever heard of Dreadstar. You make it sounds very interesting!