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Steel: A Celebration of 30 Years #[nn]
"First Sighting" marks a pivotal moment in the Steel legacy, spotlighting John Henry Irons’ niece and nephew, Natasha and Jemahl, as they step into the mantle of heroism. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by June Brigman, with inks by Roy Richardson and colors by John Rauch, this 2023 celebration issue captures the emotional weight of legacy and the spark of new beginnings. The cover, by Alex Garner and Jon Bogdanove, with inks by Dennis Janke, perfectly frames the moment when the next generation rises.
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As John Henry Irons lies helpless in bed, his niece and nephew resolve to take up the fight. They find Parasite draining Gen-13 and decide to wait for their chance. Eventually, Gen-13 contains Parasite and Natasha and Jemahl begin their attack. Meanwhile, Steel revives and presses Prof. Hamilton to apply his recent experiment directly to him. Infused with technology from the dome, Steel defends his relatives with new and amazing abilities. He convinces Gen-13 to follow him in pursuit of Telos after striking the ground with a thunderous, earth-shaking blow.
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