The Best of 2000 AD Monthly #12
"Killing of Kidd Part 1" kicks off with Sam Slade, a man mirroring the flamboyant style of the late TV personality Kidd, as he grapples with a series of deadly threats. Suspicion falls on Orson Cart, Kidd’s understudy, and the two head to Kidd’s childhood home to confront the past. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Ian Gibson, with lettering by Steve Potter, the story unfolds with sharp tension and a touch of dark irony. The cover, a striking portrait by Brian Bolland, captures the eerie glamour of the series’ central mystery.
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Sam Slade dresses like the Gran on Kidd's TV show. He suspects Orson Cart, Kidd's understudy, might be behind the attempts on his life. They go home to see Kidd's mom.
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