The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen #6
In "6: The Day of Be-With-Us," the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen takes to the skies in the balloon Victoria to confront Moriarty’s assault on Limehouse, as the Doctor deploys a fleet of balloons and kites in a daring aerial defense. With Nemo and Mr. Hyde battling Moriarty’s forces aboard the ship, Miss Murray and Quatermain work to disable the cavorite, while Mycroft Holmes makes a pivotal decision that leaves the League on retainer—just as the sky erupts in fire. Written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Kevin O'Neill, with colors by Benedict Dimagmaliw and letters by Bill Oakley, this 2000 issue features a cover by Kevin O'Neill that captures the chaos in bold, dynamic detail.
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After Moriarty begins bombarding Limehouse, the League takes the balloon Victoria up to meet it and the Doctor sends many balloons and motorized kites to do the same. After boarding, Nemo (using a repeating harpoon) and Mr. Hyde fight Moriarty's men while Miss Murray and Quatermain disengage the cavorite from the ship. At closing, Mycroft Holmes puts the league on retainer and fire comes blasting from the sky.
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