#Starstruck series#
#Starstruck tv#

They were then reprinted in HEAVY METAL, the American version of Metal Hurlant, from 1982 to 1983. They first debuted in the similar Spanish anthology, ILUSTRACION+COMIX INTERNATIONAL, edited by Joseph Toutain in 1981 the intricate watercolourish washes were by uncredited Spanish artists using Kaluta’s color directions.

#Starstruck series#

The first wave of STARSTRUCK stories, a series of prequel vignettes to the play, were a natural for this graphix revolution.

The standard set by creators Moebius, Philippe Druillet, and Enki Bilal raised the bar for mature comics dramatically by filtering the fantasy and science fiction of the radical ‘50s EC comics through the uncensored advances of the ‘60s underground comix. So the first STARSTRUCK illustrated adventures began.Īt the time the rules of speculative illustrated fiction had been rewritten by METAL HURLANT magazine, a French countercultural exploration of high art, sophisticated stories, and pervasive sensuality. It was too grand to stage or film but Michael could draw it better anyway. Lee and Kaluta realized this backstory was too good to waste. Along the way characters rapped rich backgrounds mentioning other characters never shown. And there were songs and outlandish costumes. The play was essentially like an episode of STAR TREK on a few ship sets, heroes and villains flung witty dialogue along with some fists. 1980) and a portfolio of designs by Kaluta was released. Starlog magazine noticed enough to cover the ensuing madness of this demented semi-musical (Dec. with its wicked and absurdist humor, its sets and costumes collaged from street throwaways, and its upending of all conventions. As part of this hybrid scene, which propelled itself, STARSTRUCK the play was as D.I.Y. STARSTRUCK was also created during the exploding late ‘70s/early ‘80s NYC scene, whose Do-It-Yourself spirit ignited the first Punk bands of CBGB’s, the No Wave and Post Punk aftermath, the dawn of Hip Hop, the splicing of Mutant Disco, and a bristling Indie film movement.

Kaluta, who went from volunteering for the poster to designing the sets and costumes, and even building them with compatriot artist Charles Vess. By chance the sisters had hooked up with renowned comics artist Michael Wm. Elaine played the wily hero Galatia 9 while Susan played her kickass partner Brucilla The Muscle.

#Starstruck tv#

It was written by Elaine Lee, an Emmy-nominated actor on a popular TV soap opera, with her sister Susan Norfleet and Dale Place. STARSTRUCK began as a science fiction play performed off-Broadway in 1980. And people say, “Well, what is it exactly?” (Or “Who are you?” or “How does this relate to Rock or Sex?” or “Please respect the 100 feet distance from the restraining order, sir.”) “Let’s do the Time Warp again…” I often say “STARSTRUCK is the greatest comic you’ve never read.