Fathom #3
Fathom #3 (1998) delivers a gripping chapter in the series' early arc, spotlighting Aspen’s mysterious recovery in Hawaii as medical staff confront the unsettling reality of her non-human physiology. With tensions escalating, Chance faces the fallout from his actions after the destruction of the Deep Marine Discovery station, while Killian’s forces begin striking back at surface installations. Written by Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil, with art by Turner and Keu Cha and cover by Michael Turner and Joe Weems, the issue deepens the mystery surrounding Aspen’s origins and the growing conflict between underwater and surface worlds.
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Aspen is treated in Hawaii after being rescued from the ocean and the doctors find that her physiognomy is different from that of a normal human. Chance is blasted by Maylander for firing the missile that destroyed the Deep Marine Discovery research station. Killian sends his people to attack installations of the surface world. Chance tracks down Aspen and apologizes for the damage he has done.
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