The Midnighter #2
In "The Killing Machine Part Two," Midnighter is thrust into the chaos of the First World War, sent to the German front with a chilling directive: eliminate Corporal Adolf Hitler. But when a mysterious future police force suddenly appears, the mission takes a dangerous turn—leaving Midnighter caught between two timelines and one impossible choice. Written by Garth Ennis and brought to life by Chris Sprouse’s striking art, with inks by Karl Story, colors by Randy Mayor, and letters by Phil Balsman, this 2007 issue delivers a tense, morally complex ride. The cover, by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story, captures the moment’s stark urgency.
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Paulus sends Midnighter to the German front during the First World War to find and kill Corporal Adolf Hitler, but the mission is interrupted by the arrival of a police force from the future.
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