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ISSUE #1

A brutal crime rocks the Noble family, and their old friend Krennick is the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Rusty's new girlfriend, Cosmic Rae, recruits him for a secret government mission, and Doc receives news that a man obsessed with Gaia is about to be released from prison.
Written by JAY FAERBER
Art by FRAN BUENO
Cover A by FRAN BUENO
Cover B by TODD NAUCK
FC 32 pgs. $3.50

ISSUE #2

Doc's plan to help Krennick clear his name results in Krennick having to make a terrible choice. Meanwhile, tempers flare amongst Rusty's teammates, as the diverse heroes embark on a perilous journey; and Gaia unwittingly attracts the attention of Detective O'Mega.
Written by JAY FAERBER
Art by FRAN BUENO
Cover A by FRAN BUENO
Cover B by RODOLFO MIGLIARI
FC 32 pgs. $3.50

ISSUE #3

A surprising source approaches Race and Liz with information that casts Krennick in a bad light; a surprising figure aids Detective O’Mega in his investigation of Krennick; and Rusty and his teammates face overwhelming odds on their secret mission.
Written by JAY FAERBER
Art by FRAN BUENO
Cover A by FRAN BUENO
FC 32 pgs. $3.50

ISSUE #4

As friends and foes close in on Krennick, he uncovers a secret from his past that could dramatically affect his future. Meanwhile, on a distant planet, Frost and Cosmic Rae have been separated from Rusty and the others - which doesn’t please Rusty one bit. And back on Earth, Gaia starts to wonder if the “new” Doc is too good to be true.
Written by JAY FAERBER
Art by FRAN BUENO
Cover A by FRAN BUENO
Cover B by ANDRES PONCE
FC 32 pgs. $3.50

ISSUE #5

Invincible drops by to help Doc out of a jam. But how will Doc feel about being shown up by some young punk? Meanwhile, chaos explodes beneath the surface of the Earth, as numerous factions converge on the fugitive Krennick, and he's forced to chose between his demonic heritage and his adopted humanity.

Written by JAY FAERBER
Art & Cover by FRAN BUENO & RON RILEY
FC 32 pgs. $3.50

ISSUE #6

All the super-hero battles, the danger, and the public spotlight have finally gotten to Liz. Is this the end of her marriage to Race? Just how far is he willing to go to keep his true love? Meanwhile, Krennick wrestles with some hard truths about his life, his family, and his future. And, on a distant alien world, Frost and Cosmic Rae's unique situation brings them closer together.
Written by JAY FAERBER
Art by FRAN BUENO
FC 32 pgs. $3.50

ISSUE #7

It's a day in the life of Race and Liz in this special change-of-pace issue, featuring guest artist GABE BRIDWELL. When your life is filled with super-villains, aliens, demons and the media, just what is a "normal day?" The answer will surprise you!
Written by JAY FAERBER
Art by GABE BRIDWELL & FRAN BUENO
FC 32 pgs. $3.50

ISSUE #8

This is it. Rusty's temper has been rising for too long. He's stranded on an alien world, on a mission he never wanted to go on, and separated from his girlfriend -- who's lost somewhere with his sworn enemy. Rusty's had enough, and he's taking it out on Venture! Meanwhile, back on Earth, a very dangerous patient escapes from the Percell Psychiatric Hospital, with one thing on his mind: Gaia!
Written by JAY FAERBER
Art by FRAN BUENO & RON RILEY
Cover by FRAN BUENO
FC 28 pgs. $3.50

ISSUE #9

She calls herself a super-hero, but to Celeste, acquiring super-powers and putting on a costume were only a means to an end -- fame. But now she is all that stands before her fallen teammates and certain death. Does Celeste have what it takes to truly be a hero?

Written by JAY FAERBER
Art by FRAN BUENO & RON RILEY
Cover by FRAN BUENO
FC 28 pgs. $3.50