ABC: A-Z, Terra Obscura and Splash Brannigan #1
In "The Legend of the Black Terror: Who He Is and How He Came to Be," scientist Bob Benton stumbles upon a bizarre transformation after inhaling formic ether vapors, unlocking super-strength and a sudden obsession with pirate lore—leading him to adopt a dramatic pirate costume. Written by Peter Hogan and brought to life with bold visuals by Yanick Paquette, this story blends scientific accident with swashbuckling flair, all rendered in vivid color by Carrie Strachan and sharp lettering by Todd Klein. The cover, by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson, captures the character’s mysterious, costumed presence with striking detail.
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Scientist Bob Benton inhales formic ether vapors and gets super-strength. He also gets inspired by a book on pirates and dons a pirate costume.
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