Dark Horse Presents (1986) 56-A

"The Alien, Part 1"

Earth had become overrun with aliens, and a scientists’ last mad gamble was to detonate a nuclear stockpile. Mankind did its best to evacuate into space, and now, with the help of another species of extraterrestrial, the Humans plot to exterminate the rest of the aliens and re-populate Earth.

Story written by John Arcudi, layouts and inks by Paul Guinan, finished pencils by Tony Akins, and lettered by Willie Schubert. 8 pages.


"Next Men: Prelude"

Senator Aldus Hilltop is shutting down his secret operation before the details become public, and Doctor Bremmer, the lead scientist, is regretful. Government Agent Tony Murcheson is there to find out what the Senator has been hiding, and is willing to force her way in to do so.

Story written, illustrated, and lettered by John Byrne. 8 pages.


"Sin City, Episode Seven"

The woman who looks like now-dead Goldie has Marv in her sights, and he barely survives the assault. Marv assumes he has been off his meds too long.

Story written, illustrated, and lettered by Frank Miller. 8 pages.


"The Creep"

Oxel Karnhus takes a case of an adopted woman who is seeking to locate her biological mother.

Story written by John Arcudi, drawn by Dale Eaglesham, and lettered by Pat Brosseau. 10 pages.