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Atlantis Studios announced today the release of the fifth book in the Star Runner Chronicles series with Rogue Star (JUN251074), shipping to stores in August 2025. This book is the continuation of the popular young adult sci-fi series that began with Fallen Star. This new 112-page graphic novel is available to pre-order in June Previews.
Following the catastrophic events of Hidden Star (Book Four), Aurora Palmer finds herself once again working for Vanguard. Having mastered her unique abilities of starship navigation, she uses her frequent missions to overcome the sadness of her break-up with Scott. Suddenly a new danger appears, and troubling visions of the future make Aurora fearful that all of Earth could be destroyed!
“Everything’s changed for Aurora in this adventure,” said James Watson, writer and creator of the Star Runner Chronicles series, “Because of what happened previously, she is forced to face a potentially world-ending crisis alone. While she has friends who stand by her, she’s still a young, vulnerable teenager learning how to cope with everything that’s happened to her since learning her alien origins.”
The challenge of accepting one’s true destiny is a recurring theme of this popular young adult series. From its first publication, the Star Runner Chronicles has been given high marks for writing and artwork, and for creating an interesting cast of diverse characters, building in each episode a complex and multi-layered world.
Jake Palermo of Gutternaut.net praised the series for “…advancing the franchise through world-building and character development.” Brett Schenker of Graphic Policy called the series “…a nice mix of teenage drama and action, but most importantly a fleshed-out world that has us wanting to find out more.”
The books in the Star Runner Chronicles feature the spectacular talent of an international team of artists that has helped develop its unique visual style: Leo Cordeiro as penciller, Carlos Eduardo on inks, Mohan Sivakami on colors, and industry veteran Wilson Ramos, Jr. doing final lettering design.
The adventures for Aurora are nearing their conclusion. This fall, the sixth and final book of the series will begin production. Meanwhile, a feature film is in development with a planned release date of fall 2026. If you’re a fan of thought-provoking science fiction, romance, and action-adventure, the Star Runner Chronicles is a series you do not want to miss! Don’t miss Rogue Star in June Previews.
ATLANTIS STUDIOS
(W) James Watson (A) Leo Cordeiro, Carlos Eduardo, Mohan Sivakami, Wilson Ramos, Nahuel Grego (CA) Claudia Iannciello
Following the catastrophic events of Hidden Star, Aurora Palmer finds herself once again working for Vanguard. Having mastered her unique abilities of starship navigation, she uses her frequent missions to overcome the sadness of her break-up with Scott. Suddenly a new danger has appeared, and troubling visions of the future make Aurora fearful that all of Earth could be destroyed!
In Shops: Aug 20, 2025
SRP: $19.95
PREVIEWS Page #173
Plus, look for these other Star Runner titles at your local comic shop!
ATLANTIS STUDIOS
(W) James Watson, Charlotte Stauffer (A) Leo Cordeiro, Carlos Eduardo, Mohan Sivakami, Wilson Ramos (CA) Claudia Iannciello
Aurora Palmer is a rebellious teen girl with a mysterious past and unpredictable powers she cannot control. When these powers threaten to expose her, she must uncover her true origins before they are destroyed forever! This edition collects the first three issues of the digital series, along with 20 pages of additional content, concept art, and series background.
In Shops: Nov 24, 2021
SRP: $19.95
PREVIEWS Page #250
ATLANTIS STUDIOS
(W) James Watson (A) Leo Cordeiro, Carlos Eduardo, Mohan Sivakami, Wilson Ramos (CA) Claudia Iannciello
Having learned the truth behind her alien origins, Aurora Palmer hopes for a normal life with her friends at Madison High... especially her new boyfriend, Scott. Unfortunately, her world is soon turned upside down when a new girl moves into town, and Aurora senses a dark force hunting her, threatening her world with new and imminent danger! The direct sequel to the Fallen Star graphic novel is collected in this new volume, including 20 pages of exclusive artwork!
In Shops: May 25, 2022
SRP: $19.95
PREVIEWS Page #272
ATLANTIS STUDIOS
(W) James Watson (A) Leo Cordeiro, Carlos Eduardo, Mohan Sivakami, Wilson Ramos (CA) Claudia Iannciello
Having learned the truth about her alien origins, Aurora Palmer dreams of travelling to the galaxy. With the help of her friends and Vanguard scientists, she is mastering both her unique abilities and the complex technology of the powerful starship they left behind. As the first test launch approaches, troubling visions of the future make Aurora increasingly fearful about what awaits her in the stars. Official sequel to Fallen Star and Dark Star graphic novels!
In Shops: Feb 08, 2023
SRP: $19.95
PREVIEWS Page #270
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ATLANTIS STUDIOS
(W) James Watson (A) Leo Cordeiro, Carlos Eduardo, Mohan Sivakami, Wilson Ramos (CA) Claudia Iannciello
Aurora Palmer, a rebellious high school teen has learned a stunning secret: she is the orphan child of alien parents, genetically bred with the abilities of a Star Runner, a powerful race born to navigate faster-than-light starships across the galaxy. Only a small circle of close friends know Aurora's secret: her boyfriend Scott Davis, best friend cheerleader Kristine Sullivan, science nerd Gus Wheeler, and the secretive Monica Dark, a Dark Star Runner who, like Aurora, was stranded on Earth as a child.
In Shops: Sep 18, 2024
SRP: $19.95
PREVIEWS Page #280
