Steel #10
In "Blood Guilt," Steel #10 (1994) delivers a tense, character-driven mystery as Lieutenant Beryl uncovers a chilling clue in Rosie’s blood—linking a serial killer to a missing man from Chicago and a detective with a hidden past. With writer Louise Simonson and artist Frank Fosco crafting a story where identity fractures under pressure, the issue builds suspense around a metahuman split personality revealed through a shocking confrontation. The cover by Chris Batista and Dennis Janke captures the moment’s intensity, while the 1.50 USD cover price marks it as a standout in the early '90s DC lineup.
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Lieutenant Beryl helps break Steel out of police custody when she realizes that Rosie left a message in her own blood implying that a police officer is involved in the serial killings. The skin under Rosie's fingers matches Adam Kroft, a missing person from Chicago, the same city Detective Carroll was from. Lieutenant Beryl sets herself up as bait to catch the serial killer. She is attacked by Alter, who is taken out by Steel. It is then revealed that Alter, Detective Carroll, and Adam Kroft are all part of the same metahuman split personality.
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