Youngblood #2
In Youngblood #2 (1995), the team's dynamics shift when Shaft is demoted and Die Hard takes over as field leader—though even with the new command, their latest mission ends in failure, leaving Battlestone to answer for the outcome. Written by Rob Liefeld and Eric Stephenson, with art by Roger Cruz and inks by Danny Miki, this issue marks a pivotal moment in the series' evolving roster, all rendered in bold, high-energy style. The cover, penciled by Rob Liefeld and inked by Jonathan Sibal, captures the tension of the moment.
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The Youngblood roster gets changed, as Shaft is demoted and Die Hard is made field leader for the team. Even with the shift, however, the team still fails at their next mission and Battlestone is held responsible as he is the one who shuffled things around.
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