Vanth Dreadstar, the central character in the Dreadstar comic book series, is the sole survivor of the Milky Way galaxy. After unwittingly aiding in the destruction of the Milky Way to stop the Zygotean empire, he adjusts to life in the Empirical Galaxy; alongside his crew—Syzygy Darklock, Willow, Oedi, and Skeevo—Dreadstar battles two evil empires: the Church of The Instrumentality and The Monarchy. His enchanted sword grants him various superpowers, allowing him to repel energy blasts and redirect them toward enemies. The series, created by Jim Starlin, spans galaxies, mystical powers, and epic conflicts.