Labors of Love -- Expanded Edition #[nn]

"Astro Ace" in the 2000 Hamster Press Expanded Edition delivers a gritty, character-driven tale where Nadeen Hendrix, daughter of a circus snake act, steps into the role of The Viper to stop her corrupt part-owner father, Lawrence Gibson, from eliminating his partners—either through marriage or murder. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Ronn Foss, the story blends circus intrigue with personal transformation, culminating in a moment where Foss himself, in costume, breaks the fourth wall to invite reader feedback. The cover, a collaborative effort by Rich Buckler, Buddy Saunders, Biljo White, Ronn Foss, Grass Green, and Hugh Surratt, captures the story’s dramatic tension with bold, layered inks.