Item Specifics

Series Name

Armageddon 2001 (1991)

Issue Number

1

Publisher

DC Comics

Genre

Superhero

Signed

No

Item Description

#1-In the year 2030, scientist Matthew Ryder struggles with the totalitarian oppression of his world's leadership underneath the dictator and former superhero Monarch. Ryder, one of the very few in his world even privately opposed to Monarch's rule, finds small ways in which to research the superheroes of old, a long forbidden concept. Ryder's curiosity into the subject is drawn mostly from a vague childhood memory of being rescued out of a pile of rubble by a superhero that he couldn't put a face or a name to. 1st appearance of Monarch, a despot from the future who is revealed to be Hank Hall (Hawk) 1st appearance of Waverider, a voyager from the future whose mission is to oppose Monarch Indicia is "Armageddon 2001" with no number, but #1 is listed on the cover. Story continues in Superman Annual (DC, 1987 series) #3.#2-The identity of Monarch is revealed, Waverider sees Captain Atom's future and Metropolis faces destruction in this untitled tale. Script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Art Thibert, Steve Mitchell and Dick Giordano. Superman, Flash, Power Girl, Metamorpho, Hawk, Dove. Per Anthony Durrant via the GCD Error Tracker, Monarch was originally meant to be revealed as Captain Atom gone bad, but when someone divulged this plot twist to the fan press, Monarch was made to be Hawk of Hawk and Dove. See Back Issue #82 for details. Story continues in Armageddon: Alien Agenda #1.Note: I'm not a professional grader, i'm grading off of comics i've collected over time.

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07/23/2023

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Item Location

Utah, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Item Weight

2 Lbs 0 oz

Returns Accepted

No