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[[Freedom Phalanx]] | [[Freedom Phalanx]] | ||
:[[Manticore]] | :[[Manticore]] | ||
:[[Positron]] | |||
:[[Sister Psyche]] | :[[Sister Psyche]] | ||
:[[Statesman]] | |||
:[[Synapse]] | |||
===Villains=== | ===Villains=== | ||
[[Arachnos]] | |||
[[Lord Recluse]] | :[[Lord Recluse]] | ||
:[[Mu Mystics]] | |||
[[Mu Mystics]] | |||
[[Clockwork]] | [[Clockwork]] | ||
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The heroes of Paragon City | The heroes of Paragon City | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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While the Freedom Phalanx and a multitude of other heroes fight an alliance of Clockwork and Outcasts, Lord Recluse uses Mu Mystics to cast a spell on the entire city. Heroes' powers fail them, Clockwork fall out of the sky, and death and despair are the order of the day. Six weeks later (June 6, 2005) the Freedom Phalanx has gone into hiding at Statesman's command... {{red|still working on it}}}} | While the Freedom Phalanx and a multitude of other heroes fight an alliance of Clockwork and Outcasts, Lord Recluse uses Mu Mystics to cast a spell on the entire city. Heroes' powers fail them, Clockwork fall out of the sky, and death and despair are the order of the day. Six weeks later (June 6, 2005) the Freedom Phalanx has gone into hiding at Statesman's command... {{red|still working on it}}}} | ||
==Post Comic Content: The Paragon Times: Vol. 3 No. 1== | |||
===In-Character Content=== | |||
This issue had an in-character announcement describing the game's [[Issue 4]] release, which added [[Arena]] to the game. It also contained a Hero Spotlight on Positron, in the form of an in-character interview. | |||
===Fan Work=== | |||
The issue contained the fan fiction ''The Sentimental Sort'', by Veronica Rose, and several pieces of fan art: ''Forge'' by Mobius Scape, ''NightLash'' by Chris Haley and Steve Bowcutt, ''Hothouse'' by Michael Bennet, and ''Mahogany Dodd'' by Omar Noory. [http://www.cad-comic.com/ Tim Buckley's] comic ''Underwear on the Outside had its inaugural appearance in the City of Heroes comic. | |||
==Images== | ==Images== | ||
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===Comic Images=== | ===Comic Images=== | ||
{{red|'''NO SPOILERS HERE!!'''}} | {{red|'''NO SPOILERS HERE!!'''}} | ||
[[Category:City of Heroes Comic Book|City of Heroes (Top Cow) Issue 01]] | [[Category:City of Heroes Comic Book|City of Heroes (Top Cow) Issue 01]] | ||
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Overview
| City of Heroes #1 "Hard Crash Part 1" | |
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| Attribution | |
| Writer(s) | Mark Waid |
| Penciler | David Nakayama |
| Inker | Rick Basaldua |
| Colorist | Sonia Oback |
| Letterer | Troy Peteri |
| Cover Artist | Rodolfo Migliari |
| Publication Information | |
| Publisher | Top Cow Productions |
| Released | June 2005 |
| Media Type | Magazine |
| Pages | 36 |
| Chronology | |
| Canon | non-canon |
| Series | 2 |
| Preceded by | N/A |
| Followed by | City of Heroes (Top Cow) Issue 2 |
City of Heroes Issue 1 was the first of twenty comic book issues published by Top Cow Productions. It introduces the principal characters of the series (the Freedom Phalanx) and begins the first major story arc of the series. It details the events of the Power Crash in 2005. It can be found here: [1].
Synopsis
Lord Recluse puts in motion a plot to remove all of Paragon City's heroes' powers, and Statesman goes missing! Narrated by Manticore.
Storyline
This is the first part of the Hard Crash storyline.
- City of Heroes (Top Cow) Issue 1
- City of Heroes (Top Cow) Issue 2
- City of Heroes (Top Cow) Issue 3
Characters
Heroes
Villains
Supporting Cast
The heroes of Paragon City
Plot
Post Comic Content: The Paragon Times: Vol. 3 No. 1
In-Character Content
This issue had an in-character announcement describing the game's Issue 4 release, which added Arena to the game. It also contained a Hero Spotlight on Positron, in the form of an in-character interview.
Fan Work
The issue contained the fan fiction The Sentimental Sort, by Veronica Rose, and several pieces of fan art: Forge by Mobius Scape, NightLash by Chris Haley and Steve Bowcutt, Hothouse by Michael Bennet, and Mahogany Dodd by Omar Noory. Tim Buckley's comic Underwear on the Outside had its inaugural appearance in the City of Heroes comic.
Images
Alternate Covers
Dale Keown variant cover B
George Pérez variant cover C
George Pérez foil variant cover C
Comic Images
NO SPOILERS HERE!!