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Cover: Alex Ross

Squadron Supreme #[nn]

Jan 1997 · Marvel · 24.99 USD; 35 CAD
“The Utopia Principle”

In "The Utopia Principle," the Squadron Supreme grapples with the real-world tension of gun control as Amphibian, Whizzer, and Arcanna intervene to defuse a volatile mob. Meanwhile, Hyperion sends Dr. Spectrum on a desperate search for the missing Nuke, leading to a heart-wrenching discovery that unravels Nuke’s fragile state—revealing a tragic loss that pushes him to the brink. Written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Bob Hall, with inks by John Beatty and colors by Jerron Quality Color and Christie Scheele, this pivotal issue unfolds with emotional weight and moral complexity, all rendered in Alex Ross’s striking cover art.

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writer Mark Gruenwald · artist Bob Hall · inker John Beatty · colorist Jerron Quality Color · colorist Christie Scheele · letterer Janice Chiang · cover Alex Ross

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artist Bob Hall
letterer Janice Chiang
cover pencils, inks Alex Ross

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In their second month of the "Utopia Agenda" the Squadron addresses the issue of gun control. Amphibian, Whizzer and Arcanna stop an angry mob who are determined to keep their guns no matter what. Meanwhile, Nuke has been missing for 28 days, and Hyperion assigns Dr. Spectrum to find him. Spectrum discovers that Nuke's parents have died. He then locates Scotty Gaines, who leads Spectrum to Nuke. Nuke's grief and guilt over his parents' deaths has unhinged him and he goes on a rampage. Dr. Spectrum traps Nuke in a force bubble, and Nuke accidentally kills himself while escaping.

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