Blackstar

John Blackstar

Balkar / ... (13 episodes, 1981)

Carpo / ... (13 episodes, 1981)

Burble

Vizier / ... (9 episodes, 1981)

Blackstar was originally supposed to be a black man but was changed by order of CBS.

The "John Carter of Mars" novels by Edgar Rice-Burroughs are a strong influence behind the cartoon.

The James Clavell novel "Shogun" was an influence behind the cartoon.

John Blackstar: [series' intro] John Blackstar, astronaut, is swept through a black hole, into an ancient alien universe. Trapped on the planet Sagar, Blackstar is rescued by the tiny Trobbit people. In turn, he joins their fight for freedom against the cruel Overlord, who rules by the might of the Powerstar. The Powerstar is split into the Powersword and the Starsword. And so with Starsword in hand, Blackstar together with his allies, sets out to save the planet Sagar. This is his destiny. I am John Blackstar.