Acclaimed writer Mark Russell (Second Coming, Wonder Twins) and superstar artist Steve Rude take us to Kirbytown for a literally explosive story of the madness-inducing Madbomb and its aftermath, as the Marvels Snapshot tour through Marvel history continues. A gifted South Bronx teenager sees his neighborhood destroyed in the initial Madbomb attack, and his future up in smoke with it. What does he do when A.I.M. recruiters come calling? Does he stand by a system that's failed him, or find a future outside the law? Featuring Captain America, the Falcon, Iron Man and more!
With all of space his jurisdiction, Horatio Hellpop battles tyranny across the galaxy, but in the fallout of his now-notorious massacre on Mars, Nexus is forced to validate his performance as interstellar champion and executioner. However, tragedy threatens to strike again, as the artificial black hole known as the Gravity Well approaches collapse, endangering the entire solar system! Collects Nexus Volume 2 issues #40 - #52 and The Next Nexus #1. • Don't miss original Nexus stories in Dark Horse Presents! • The thrilling conclusion to a pivotal chapter of the Nexus saga! • Over 400 pages! [(W) Mike Baron (A) Steve Rude & Various (CA) Les Dorscheid, Steve Rude]
When Horatio Hellpop resigns as Nexus, the mantle of cosmic executioner falls to the vengeful and dangerous Loomis sisters. It isn't long before the amazing power that accompanies the office begins to corrupt Stacy and Michana Loomis, and the nigh-omnipotent Merk must supplant them with a new, nobler host! Collects issues #53-#65 of Nexus volume 2 and issues #2-#4 of The Next Nexus! • Features early work from Adam Hughes, Peter David, and Phil Hester! [(W) Mike Baron (A) Steve Rude & Various (CA) Steve Rude]
Nexus is back-and this time the galactic judge, jury, and executioner is stalking history's most dangerous killer-Clayborn-across time itself! But when justice comes at an enormous personal cost to Nexus himself, can the Merc's chosen champion still do what's right? Collects Nexus shortstories from Dark Horse Presents #12-#15,#23-#26, and #29-#34.
Something long dormant beneath the surface of Ylum comes alive, triggering a visit from the planet-devouring Gourmando and his mysterious ally. With powers far beyond those of even Nexus himself, this unstoppable being banishes Nexus to an unknown realm-and the only way out is to face one's worst fears! Mike Baron and Steve Rude deliver a new Nexus adventure in this special collection that also includes the newly remastered Nexus: The Origin comic and the classic Rude hand-painted Sundra story, When She was Young.
