Irredeemable Special #1
In "Hornet," Mark Waid and Paul Azaceta deliver a gripping prelude set in the Irredeemable universe, where a new hero's rise begins amid the shadow of a fallen icon. Five years after the Plutonian's emergence, The Hornet steps into the spotlight, only to find his path entangled with the enigmatic figure who once inspired hope—and now looms as a threat. With Paul Azaceta’s dynamic art and Matthew Wilson’s vivid colors, this special issue sets a tense, atmospheric tone, all captured in a striking cover by Azaceta.
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Five years ago: While The Hornet suits up for his debut as the world's first superhero, his wife turns on the television to discover "reports of a flying man ... stopping tsunamis, averting rail disasters, and more" — The Plutonian. Four years ago: After the pair rescues a kidnapped boy, The Hornet reluctantly accepts Plutonian's hand in camaraderie. Four weeks ago: The Hornet, pursued by The Plutonian, launches Vesper One.
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