Tempest #1
Tempest #1 (2006, Alias) introduces a poignant, character-driven story where a father, a comic book artist, channels his grief and frustration over Hurricane Katrina into his work, using his Sentry-Man comic as a lens to talk to his son about the disaster’s impact. Written by Ben Avery and illustrated by Javier Saltares, with contributions from a talented team of artists and inkers, the issue blends personal storytelling with a quiet act of civic courage, as the father takes tangible steps to support relief efforts through the Salvation Army. The cover by Randy Green captures the emotional weight of the moment, grounding the story in real-world resonance.
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A father who is a comic book artist tries to explain Hurricane Katrina and its social aftermath to his son while drawing pages of his Sentry-Man comic. He feels helpless, but eventually decides to do what he can by helping to raise money and supplies for the Salvation Army's assistance efforts.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).