Shadowhawk Volume Three #2
In "The Needle and the Damage Done," Shadowhawk’s battle for survival takes a devastating turn as Dedline strikes Vendetta, leaving only half the Regulators to stand against the onslaught. As Paul confronts his past, he shares a painful memory of trying to save his brother from drug dealers—only to be infected with HIV—revealing the grim truth behind his deteriorating condition. Written and illustrated by Jim Valentino, with art by Brad W. Foster, inks by Chance Wolf, and colors by Rob Schwager and Scorched Retina, the issue’s cover by Valentino and Foster captures the weight of its emotional core.
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Dedline attacks Vendetta and only half of the Regulators are around to protect her. Paul tells Christina how he tried to save his brother from drug dealers and was injected with HIV positive blood for his actions. Shadowhawk is dying from AIDS.
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