{"id":2381241,"date":"2026-04-20T13:04:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2381241"},"modified":"2026-04-20T13:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:04:33","slug":"80s-sci-fi-cult-classic-the-last-starfighter-finally-scores-a-sequel-but-its-a-comic-book-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/80s-sci-fi-cult-classic-the-last-starfighter-finally-scores-a-sequel-but-its-a-comic-book-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"’80s sci-fi cult classic ‘The Last Starfighter’ finally scores a sequel, but it’s a comic book! (exclusive)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Greetings, Starfighter! Director Nick Castle\u2019s 1984 sci-fi adventure of a trailer park kid recruited to join an interstellar war against Xur and the ruthless Ko-Dan Armada is still a fantastic flick over 40 years after its original theatrical release.<\/p>\n

Now at last we’re getting a “The Last Starfighter<\/strong><\/u><\/a>” sequel of sorts in an authorized comic book thanks to Mad Cave Studios and we’ve got an exclusive sneak peek!<\/p>\n

Written by Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes (“Warehouse 13,” “Arrow”) with artwork by Willi Roberts (“Witchblade,” “The Thing on the Doorstep”), “The Last Starfighter” series returns to the world of Alex Rogan and the Star League <\/a>for a brand new continuation of the outer space fantasy that has remained an endearing part of pop culture for any serious science fiction fan.<\/p>\n

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Artist Taurin Clarke’s main cover for “The Last Starfighter #1” <\/span>(Image credit: Mad Cave Studios)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Small-town teenager Alex Rogan has already saved multiple worlds,” states the official synopsis of the comic.<\/p>\n

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