Youngblood Strikefile #8

Name: Youngblood Strikefile #8
Brand: Image

Nov 1994 · Image · 2.95 USD; 4.20 CAD

“Just Talkin' Bout Shaft”

In "Just Talkin' Bout Shaft," Youngblood faces a tense standoff when they send their only non-powered member, Shaft, into a volatile hostage situation—leaving the crowd and the team alike wondering if raw nerve and street smarts can outshine superhuman abilities. Written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by David Williams with inks by Vince Russell, this 1994 Image Comics standout features dynamic art and sharp storytelling, with a cover by Stephen Platt that captures the moment’s intensity.

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Cast · 6 characters

Clark Kent Dutch Jake Holland Jeff Terrell Prophet Shaft

Full credits

writer Kurt Busiek

artist David Williams

artist, inker Vince Russell

colorist In Color

colorist Extreme Color

letterer Kurt Hathaway

colorist Extreme Color (Donald Skinner)

colorist Extreme Color (Ron Rife)

colorist Extreme Color (Brenda Donnelly)

colorist Extreme Color (Andy Troy)

colorist Extreme Color (Elizabeth Lewis)

colorist Tanya Laib

colorist Extreme Color (Jeff Voeltner)

colorist Extreme Color (Kendra Collie)

colorist Regan Remy

colorist Carlos Ramirez

colorist Extreme Color (Aron Lusen)

cover pencils, inks Stephen Platt

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

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A crowd of gawkers gathered around a hostage situation are shocked when Youngblood sends Shaft, their only member without powers, to deal with the situation.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).