Justice League Task Force #24
In "Bride of Chok," Gypsy faces a terrifying psychic assault from the mind of the reanimated von Maulder, who twists her perceptions and insists on a twisted union. As she battles his illusions, she finds the strength to break free—only to discover his lifeless body in his coffin, and a haunting explanation from J’onn about what her ordeal truly meant. Written by Priest and illustrated by Ed Benes with art by Sal Velluto, inks by Emir Ribeiro and others, and colored by Adrienne Roy, this 1995 issue features a striking cover by Sal Velluto and Jeff Albrecht.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Cast · 10 characters
Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Gypsy has been attacked by von Maulder, who has invaded her mind, forcing hallucinations on her and insisting that they are meant to be together forever. She still manages to overcome him and breaks free of his control. L-Ron and Ray find von Maulder's dead body back in his coffin. Later, J'onn explains to Gypsy that she had to confront von Maulder herself to be finally rid of him and that he hopes she will rejoin the team in their new headquarters.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).