Grips #5
In the climactic third chapter of "Death AIDs Death," Grips faces off against Death (Version I) in a harrowing final stand, his body weakening as he fights to stay conscious while fleeing Death’s deadly aim. Written by Kris Silver and brought to life with stark intensity by Pete Ayala—both in pencils and inks—this 1990 issue delivers a visceral, emotionally charged showdown, with the cover by Ayala capturing the grim tension of the moment.
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Final showdown between Grips and Death (version I). But Grips is already out of it and struggling to retain consciousness as he escapes the gunsights of Death. (Grips has contracted AIDs during the battle.)
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