Ex Machina #2
In "State of Emergency Chapter One," Brian K. Vaughan and Tony Harris launch a gripping political thriller as newly elected President Mitchell names his top aides, setting off a chain of tensions. A government-funded portrait of Lincoln sparks controversy, while a chilling serial killer begins targeting snow plow drivers—adding urgency to a nation already on edge. The cover by Tony Harris captures the issue’s tense, high-stakes atmosphere.
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Mitchell appoints his police commissioner and chief of staff. A controversial portrait of Lincoln causes a crisis when it is revealed to have been paid for with government funds. A serial killer begins targeting snow plow drivers.
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