Senator Ackerman blackmails Gunny into resigning from the Armorines program...and you'll be shocked to see who doesn't want to see Gunny leave! Meanwhile, Sirot's reputation as a "liquidator" has only been hinted at in previous issues. This month, he makes a hit.
"The Ties That Bind" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Jose Delbo and Steve Montano.
Cover price $2.25.
"Fathoms Below - Part 2: Frenzy" - A nuclear sub is sunk; a Navy SEAL team disappears; mutated sharks fill the water. Was even Marine boot camp this tough? One of the Armorines learns the secret of the undersea menace, but will he live to tell his comrades or is he headed for Davy Jones' locker? Characters: Armorines [Antonio Cordova; Gunny Lewis; James Earl Williams; Michael Sirot]; Castillo; General Kendall; Major Myra Lane; Spider Aliens; Tristan Atkins.
Written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Jim Calafiore, Rodney Ramos and Phyllis Novin. Cover by Jim Calafiore. Cover price $2.25.
A Chaos Effect Prelude! The Armorines relax after their first harrowing mission, but they can't rest on their laurels for long. A massive Spider Alien base has been discovered in space. Gunny reveals a secret, and Sirot continues to be a jerk, as the Armorines prep for their first mission in space.
"Debriefing" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Jim Calafiore, Rodney Ramos and Phyllis Novin.
Cover by Jim Calafiore. Cover price $2.25.
THE CHAOS EFFECT - DELTA: Part 2 (of 4; 11 of 18).
The National Security Council learns of the growing Spider Alien threat, and sends the Armorines on a top secret mission to combat the menace in outer space. The team reaches space, but is soon cut off from the Earth as The Chaos Effect creates a worldwide communications blackout!
"The Gathering" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Jim Calafiore, Rodney Ramos and Phyllis Novin. Cover by Jim Calafiore and Bob Layton.
Cover price $2.25.
A Chaos Effect follow-up! While still in space, the Armorines must face the Spider Aliens' mothership! Tensions between Armorines' team leader Gunny, X-O and NSA agent Sirot remain high, as each has his own idea on how to deal with the Spider Aliens. Our prediction? Plenty of blasting! Throughout history, U.S. Marines have found themselves in some tough spots, but they've never fought an enemy who wanted to serve them up as lunch!
"Unwelcome Visitors" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Jim Calafiore and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Jim Calafiore.
Cover price $2.25.
A Chaos Effect follow-up! The Armorines' outer space battle takes them to the heart of a Spider Alien mothership, where they discover humans! Gunny must make a tough decision: who will live and who will die when there isn't enough room in the shuttle back to Earth for everyone? Tensions run high as Gunny, Sirot and X-O each has his own idea on who should be saved and who should be left behind in the cold depths of space!
"Sacrifices" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Jim Calafiore, Rodney Ramos and Phyllis Novin. Wraparound cover by Jim Calafiore.
Cover price $2.25.
The Armorines take covert action in Iraq as they attempt to rescue an American chemist who's an expert in biological weapons. During the rescue, the Armorines introduce Dr. Zahn's newest creation, the Rescue Armor, designed to keep a "civilian" safe during an Armorines mission. This issue also delves into Sirot's code of conduct.
"Retrieval" is written by Rob Johnson, with art by Jose Delbo and John Dixon. Cover by Jim Calafiore.
Cover price $2.25.
The Possession: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Robert Napton and Rob Liefeld. Art by John Stinsman, Dave Ahn, John Livesay, Norm Rapmund and Sean Parsons. Cover by Dave Ahn and John Livesay.
Avengelyne has been demonically possessed and continues to do Taliesen's bidding as he attempts to collect seven magical talismans before the time of the great convergence! He sends her to get the last amulet that is being held by Crymelord and B'lial. Avengelyne is tricked by her foes, who trap her in a circle of power. Father Peter prepares to perform an exorcism.
24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
The Possession: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Robert Napton and Rob Liefeld. Art by Dave Ahn, John Stinsman, John Livesay, Sean Parsons and Eric Cannon. Cover by John Stinsman and John Livesay.
Ancient sorceries face off against Avengelyne and the white fire of creation that empowers her, as the conclusion of this epic storyline threatens to alter the course of Avengelyne's life forever!
24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY JOE PHILLIPS AND JASEN RODRIGUEZ.
The over-the-top miniseries starring the DCU's sexiest assassins continues with a guest-star packed issue! The Body Doubles make a deal with the alien dominatrix, Mystress to hunt down Earth's super-women starting with Argent from the Titans, Black Canary and Deep Blue. If they succeed they'll save their own skins, but doom the planet!
FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4)" Cover price $2.50.
Injured while retrieving the Book of Geomancer, Gilad is aided by a mother and her son and then has to help and protect them from the danger that he brought with him in "Child's Play."
Script by Mark Moretti and art by Mark Moretti & John Dixon.
Cover price $2.25.
Gilad and Master Darque continue their race and fight to obtain the 30 silver coins that were paid to Judas to betray Jesus Christ and this time the quest leads them to some underground tombs in Saudi Arabia in "Black Desert Rose."
Script by Kevin Vanhook and art by Ted Halsted & Stan Drake.
Cover price $2.25.
Due to some problems with his identification papers, Gilad is held in a detention center in Saudia Arabia and then gets involved in a breakout and revolution in "Access Denied."
Script by Kevin Vanhook and art by Ted Halsted & Mike DeCarlo.
Cover price $2.25.
After being told by the new geomancer that he doesn't need the "fist and steel of the Earth," Gilad has to find a new purpose in life and figure out what to do in "The Immortal War Part One - Adrift."
Script by John Ostrander and art by Ted Halsted & Mike DeCarlo.
Cover price $2.25.
Guest-starring BloodshotCornered and in trouble, Gilad has some unexpected help in his battles when guest star Bloodshot appears in "The Blood is the Life."
Script by Kevin Vanhook and art by John Dixon.
Cover price $2.25.
A deadly assassin invades Gilad's home in 1994 New York and the assassin has geomancer-like powers and not only wants Gilad to suffer for all of the pain and suffering he has caused in past lives but also wants the geomancer in "Fair Arms, Just Intents."
Script by Dave DeVries and art by Glenn Lumsden.
Cover art by Mark Beachum. "The Adventures of Sky Marshal," script by David Berge and Dennis Mallonee, pencils by Dell Barras, inks by Baldorado and Mark Beachum; Flare vs. Dash; introduction of Sky Marshall (Hector Andros); Lady Arcane app. "Freedom's Just Another Word," script by Dennis Mallonee, pencils by Dell Barras, inks by Mark Propst; origin of Sparkplug. Retribution, script by Dennis Mallonee, art by Mark Beachum; flashback story featuring Flare vs. Philip Gottman. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.75.
Continued from Eternal Warrior (1992) #27. Following the terrible fate of Geoff the Geomancer during The Chaos Effect, the Earth must choose a new protector -- a new Geomancer. The Eternal Warrior, who has protected Geomancers for thousands of years, meets the Earth's choice, and finds someone unlike any Geomancer before. Will this new Geomancer appreciate The Eternal Warrior's protection, or will he rebel against Gilad's violent ways?
"Awakenings" is written by Maurice Fontenot, with art by Rags Morales and Ken Branch. Wraparound chromium cover by Rags Morales.
Cover price $3.75.
The Eternal Warrior vs. The Geomancer! However this battle turns out, the one who walks away must also face Vice and Nitro, two of Master Darque's deadliest minions!
"Resuscitation" is written by Maurice Fontenot, with art by Rags Morales and Ken Branch. Cover by Rags Morales.
Cover price $2.25.
Just as the new Geomancer, Clay McHenry, is beginning to learn what being a Geomancer is all about, he must face Master Darque's elementals. Can Clay hide the Book of Geomancers before the evil elementals get their hands on it? Also, since events in The Chaos Effect make it unlikely Darque is involved with this caper, it's up to the Geomancer to discover who is behind the reappearance of the elementals.
"Challenge" is written by Maurice Fontenot, with art by Rags Morales and Ken Branch. Cover by Rags Morales.
Cover price $2.25.
The Geomancer, Clay McHenry, meets up with his cousin, Elyot Zorn, last seen in Eternal Warrior (1992) #27. Back then, he was denied the right to be a Geomancer by The Eternal Warrior. Now, learning that his cousin has been chosen to be the Earth's seer, Zorn is furious, and determined to get the Book of Geomancers and Clay's power for himself!
"Ties That Bind" is written by Maurice Fontenot, with art by Victor Marchetti and Ken Branch. Cover by Rags Morales.
Cover price $2.25.
RIOT GEAR - Part 1 of 2. Back in New York City, the Geomancer teams up with Turok to take down the corrupt Officer Underwood and his ring of crooked cops. Meanwhile, Underwood has a plan of his own -- wipe out everyone involved in his dirty deals, even if one of them seems to be a blind weirdo. Underwood has developed a fool proof plan to destroy his former partner, The Geomancer.
"Sacrifice" is written by Maurice Fontenot, with art by Victor Marchetti and Ken Branch. Cover by Rags Morales.
Cover price $2.25.
Falling Asleep - Written by Jo Duffy. Art and Cover by Ed Benes and Jonathan Sibal.
Glory tries to defeat Max Sutherland so that the dream world stops interfering with the real world! Appearances by Task, Lady Demeter, Edison (Rumble), Vandal, Seoul, Psilence, Carly, Benita and Feodor.
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.
