Star making a comeback had issue (7)
I believe the answer is:
emanate
'issue' is the definition.
(both can mean to give out or radiate)
'star making a comeback had' is the wordplay.
'star' becomes 'name' (I've seen this in other clues).
'making a comeback' says the letters should be written backwards.
'had' becomes 'ate' (e.g. I had an ice cream).
'name' in reverse letter order is 'eman'.
'eman'+'ate'='EMANATE'
(Other definitions for emanate that I've seen before include "Proceed or issue forth" , "Give out, emit" , "Rise" , "Issue or originate from manatee" , "Manatee (anag.)" .)