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The Wanderers#12
Cover: Steve Lightle

The Wanderers #12

Mar 1989 · DC · 1.25 USD; 1.60 CAD; 0.70 GBP
“Nightsparks for the Wing”

In "Nightsparks for the Wing," the fate of an entire species hangs in the balance as Aviax undergoes a radical transformation into a dinosaur, driven by the desperate need to preserve his radiation-resistant lineage. Meanwhile, mysterious alien signals pierce the minds of Quantum Queen and Elvar, weaving through dreams in a silent, urgent call. Written by Doug Moench and brought to life by Dave Hoover’s dynamic art, with inks by Robert Campanella and Brad Vancata, and vibrant colors by Helen Vesik, this issue blends biological wonder with cosmic mystery. The cover, a striking vision by Steve Lightle, captures the eerie beauty of the story’s otherworldly tone.

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writer Doug Moench · artist Dave Hoover · inker Robert Campanella · inker Brad Vancata · colorist Helen Vesik · letterer Bob Pinaha · cover Steve Lightle

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colorist Helen Vesik
letterer Bob Pinaha
cover pencils, inks Steve Lightle

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Aviax transforms into a dinosaur to pass his radiation resistant genes on and prevent the species from becoming extinct. Meanwhile aliens communicate through dreams to Quantum Queen and Elvar.

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