Nexus Legends
First · 1989–1991 · 23 issues
About the series
From 1989 to 1991, First Comics published Nexus Legends, a 23-issue series that revisited the acclaimed science-fiction universe of the vigilante Nexus, written by Mike Baron and illustrated by Steve Rude. This run expanded on the mythos of the cosmic executioner Horatio Hellpop, exploring new adversaries and moral complexities within the series' signature blend of gritty space opera and psychological depth. A companion to the main Nexus title, it stands as a key chapter in the Baron-Rude collaboration, celebrated for its dynamic artwork and thoughtful storytelling.