"Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith.
The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide?
32 pages. Cover price $0.20.
"Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith.
The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide?
32 pages. Cover price $0.20.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Dwayne Turner.
This story picks up after the events of StormWatch #25 (see NOTE). Battalion has seen the future. He has seen friends fallen and knows that he himself is destined to die in the near future. How can a man go on knowing the dark future he has in store? Meanwhile, Talos, a member of the dangerous Warguard has escaped and it's up to StormWatch to stop him. Includes a pin-up of StormWatch by Dan Norton and Chuck Gibson.
32 pages, FC. NOTE: Yes, that's correct. A mysterious stranger arrives in the present to take Battalion into the near future to help against an adversary no one else can stop. StormWatch #25 is part of Image Comics Image of Tomorrow event. Here the Image titles jumped several issues into the future to show the readers a glimpse of where the titles are heading. After StormWatch #9, the series jumped ahead to #25 then the following month picked up with #10.
Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Trevor Scott.
StormWatch returns from yet another successful mission only to find that things are not all that great at home. Plus, tensions are rising between Battalion and Flashpoint. Plus, as one member of the team leaves, another's condition could prove fatal to the rest. Includes a pin-up by Jeff Rebner.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Trevor Scott.
Synergy takes on the role of Weatherman! Meanwhile, Hellstrike evolves into a new form. Includes a pin-up by Anthony Vu and Chuck Gibson.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Trevor Scott.
Can Winter and a neophyte team of StormWatch recruits take down the mechanical monstrosity known as Yevgarf? Get ready to witness the incredible limits of Winter's powers. Meanwhile, Synergy, Fuji, and Hellstrike all get new looks. Includes a pin-up by Tom McWeeny.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome, Joe Phillips and Trevor Scott.
Diva and Cannon's burgeoning romance hits a skid when they don't see eye-to-eye on the battle field. Meanwhile, in order to change the horrible events of the future (he witnessed in StormWatch #25), will Battalion commit murder? Includes a pin-up by Andy Smith and Digital Chameleon.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Trevor Scott.
The tension between Battalion and Flashpoint reaches its boiling point and the two former friends cross swords. Meanwhile, Diva and Cannon try to pick up the pieces of their shattered relationship. Includes a pin-up by Bobby Rubio, Jason Martin and Robert Chong.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Trevor Scott.
StormWatch is dispatched to take down a Kherubim behemoth armed with a nuclear device that could murder millions. In this issue, one member of StormWatch will fall. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious time-traveler, Timespan. Includes a Battalion pin-up Gallery with 7 pin-ups.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome, Ryan Benjamin, and Dan Norton.
Battalion is dead. And all the clues are pointing to the WildC.A.T.s as the ones responsible. As two of the Wildstorm Universe's elite super teams stand poised for an epic battle, an arch fiend plots both their demises. Featuring the back-up tale "Loose Cannon: Part 1 of 3!" Starring Cannon. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Jeff Rebner and Chuck Gibson. Includes a pin-up by Pop Mhan and Chuck Gibson.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
Part 1 of 2 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Pop Mhan.
As the team mourns the passing of one of their own and plots their next move against the WildC.A.T.s, Synergy is captured by the nefarious sorcerer Argos. Featuring the back-up tale "Loose Cannon: Part 2 of 3!" Starring Cannon. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Jeff Rebner and Chuck Gibson. Includes a pin-up by Allen Im and Chuck Gibson.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
Part 2 of 2 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome, John Holdredge and Chuck Gibson.
Synergy stands alone in a showdown with the sinister Argos. Hope she survives! Featuring the back-up tale "Loose Cannon: Part 3 of 3!" Starring Cannon. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Jeff Rebner and Peter Gross. Includes
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Created and written by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. Art by Scott Clark and Trevor Scott. Cover by Jim Lee.
Cannon's team fell before the superior might of the mysterious stranger attacking the Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor. Now, StormWatch One steps up to meet the challenge, but are they prepared for what they will find? Meanwhile, Malcolm, Battalion's younger brother, meets his instructor.
32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Backlash. Cover price $1.95.
Part 1 of 2 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome, Mel Rubi and Chuck Gibson.
StormWatch heads to the Ukraine to take on the techno terror known as M.A.D.-1. But this time Bendix, the former Weathman-1, will be joining them in the field. Will this be an asset, or a liability? Featuring the back-up tale "Cross Currents!" Starring Undertow. Written by Steven T. Seagle. Art by Michael Lopez and Gary Martin.
32 pages, FC Cover price $2.50.
Misprint on cover; actually is # 21 - Part 2 of 2 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Terry Shoemaker, Jon Holdredge and Randy Elliot.
StormWatch concludes their caper in the Ukraine. Then they finally catch up with the WildC.A.T.s, the people they hold responsible for the death of Battalion. That confrontation continues in the pages of Wildstorm Rising (1995) #1. Featuring the back-up tale "Tagged!" Starring Pagan. Written by Steven T. Seagle. Art by pop Mhan and Chuck Gibson.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
WildStorm Rising: Part 9 – Guest-starring the WildC.A.T.s, Union, and Backlash. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Renato Arlem and Robert Jones. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith.
Story continued from Backlash (1994) #8. It's all coming to a head as the greatest heroes of the Wildstorm Universe face off with the devious Hellspont and the sinister Lord Defile with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Story concludes in Wildstorm Rising (1995) #2. Meanwhile, the governments of the world may have just sealed everyone's fate by releasing the Doomsday Weapons known as the Warguard into the world. Will the immensely powerful and dangerous Despot and his Warguard save the day, or seek revenge? Includes a pin-up by David Williams and Mike Miller.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
Part 1 of 5 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Renato Arlem and Robert Jones. Cover by Scott Clark.
After the apparent demise of the WildC.A.T.s (see Wildstorm Rising #2), Spartan joins the team. Meanwhile, to deal with the world endangering events of Wildstorm Rising, the UN may have unleashed an even greater evil upon the world. The immensely powerful Despot and his uber dangerous Warguard walk the earth once more and not even StormWatch may be able to stop them this time. In this issue, one member of the team will betray them and another member of StormWatch dies! Includes a pin-up by Darryl Banks and Al Vey.
32 pages, FC. NOTE: Unbeknownst to Spartan, the WildC.A.T.s did survive the explosion and their space-faring adventures continue in the pages of WildC.A.T.s Covert Action Teams (1992) #21. – Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist NOTE: Don't miss: Stormwatch ashcan (supplement to Wizard) # 23-1/2 that takes place after this issue and leads into issue # 24 Cover price $2.50.
Part 2 of 5 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Renato Arlem and Robert Jones. Cover by Scott Clark.
Diva is dead. Strafe has betrayed the team and joined Despot's evil ranks. And Spartan assumes command of StormWatch. This is the moment that leads into the unbelievable Image Event – Images of Tomorrow. Includes a pin-up by Allen Im and Mike Miller.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
1st printing - Part 3 of 5 – Images of Tomorrow - Story by Steve Seagle. Art by Scott Clark and Trevor Scott.
* NOTE: The events of this issue pick up immediately following the events of StormWatch #9 and 24. * A mysterious time-traveler has brought Battalion one year into the future, just in time to witness Skywatch fall from the sky. Amongst the wreckage, Battalion discovers his team in shambles and a damaged Spartan, a member of WildC.A.T.s. , leading the team. As the truth of what is happening unfolds before him, Battalion suddenly comes face-to-face with his father, the vile Despot and leader of the Doomsday Weapons known as Warguard. Diva is dead and Jackson's little brother, Malcolm has betrayed the team. Despot has plans for world domination. Plus, who is the mysterious figure that appears on the final page, a friend or foe?
32 pages, FC. NOTE: Even though the cover date says June 1995, this issue actually was published May 1994. StormWatch #25 is part of Image Comics Images of Tomorrow event. Here the Image titles jumped several issues into the future to show the readers a glimpse of where the titles are heading. After StormWatch #9, the series jumped ahead to #25 then the following month picked up with #10. Now the continuation of that time-traveling tale can finally be revealed.
NOTE: This is the 1st printing dated June 1995. 2nd printing is dated August 1995. Cover price $2.50.
Part 4 of 5 - Story by H.K. Proger. Art by Renato Arlem and Robert Jones.
The vile Despot has dismantled StormWatch and pulled Skywatch out of the heavens. With the team beaten and battered, the only one that can stop this madman is…Battalion?! But Battalion is dead, right?! At last, the continuation of the events from Images of Tomorrow can finally be revealed. Includes a pin-up by Terry Shoemaker and Jon Holdredge.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
Part 5 of 5 – "And in the End…!" Story by Jeff Mariotte. Art by Ron Lim and Robert Jones.
StormWatch has fallen! Only two heroes remain standing. It's Battalion and Spartan vs. the nigh unstoppable might of Despot with the fate of the world hanging in the balance, and in order to save the day, one of our heroes will have to make the ultimate sacrifice! Includes a pin-up by Terry Shoemaker and Jon Holdredge.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
Story by Jeff Mariotte. Art by Ron Lim and Robert Jones.
Introducing the New StormWatch. From the ashes of the old team a new team of recruits from around the world is born. But are these rookies ready for challenges lying ahead of them? Includes a pin-up by Jeff Rebner and Pam Eklund.
32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Flint and Swift. Cover price $2.50.
Tango Atlántico: Part 1 of 5 - Story by Jeff Mariotte. Art by Ron Lim and Robert Jones.
The rookies of the New StormWatch take their lumps and earn their stripes. Featuring a back-up tale starring Fuji. Written by Barbara Kesel. Art by Mike Miller and Randy Elliot. Includes a pin-up by Terry Shoemaker and Jon Holdredge.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
