Discounted package of two books from Rising Stars! ----------------------- Rising Stars 1: Born of Fire When a mysterious light phenomenon occurs in the small town of Pederson in Illinois, 113 children are currently in the womb. These children will be born with special abilities, with a great potential to create, but also to destroy. They are not prepared for their abilities - and the world is not prepared for them. Rising Stars is the very first comic series by J. M. Straczynski (Babylon 5, Amazing Spider-Man, Midnight Shadows). The author has created a dark, powerful, and realistic "superhero" story, comparable to Moore's Watchmen. Straczynski has proven that he is not only capable of creating cult television series but also equally cult comic sagas. ----------------------- Rising Stars 2: The Power The story of the extraordinary powers of the children from Pederson races towards its conclusion. Much has changed since the last issue. The power of the Specials has increased many times over, and they have become a force to be reckoned with. Especially since they have taken control of all of Chicago and can essentially do whatever they want across the globe. A few of them, to prevent a greater tragedy, begin to cooperate with the government and plan to liberate Chicago.…
