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Steel: The Forging of a Hero #[nn]

Sep 1997 · DC · 19.95 USD; 27.95 CAD
“First Sighting”

In "First Sighting," Steel confronts a web of betrayal when Jemahl’s family becomes the target of a violent campaign tied to a mysterious force. With tensions flaring and the truth buried beneath lies, Steel steps in to stop a clash between Jemahl and Cowboy—only to uncover a deeper conspiracy involving Amalgam and Colonel Weston. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Chris Batista, with inks by Rich Faber and colors by Gina Going, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Jon Bogdanove.

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writer Louise Simonson · artist Chris Batista · inker Rich Faber · colorist Gina Going · letterer Pat Brosseau · cover Jon Bogdanove

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Full credits

colorist Gina Going
letterer Pat Brosseau
cover pencils, inks Jon Bogdanove

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Natasha survives the hit-and-run, but shortly thereafter, her mother, Blondell, is attacked. Jemahl finds out that Amalgam, under orders from Colonel Weston, has been helping Jemahl's gang leader, Cowboy, instigate the attacks on John Henry's family. Jemahl challenges Cowboy to a fight while they are both on the drug Tar. Steel stops Jemahl and Cowboy from fighting, and learns the truth about the attacks from Jemahl.

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