In "Die Zwölf: Vorkämpfer," the heroic collective faces off against the formidable Dynamic Man in a brutal clash that leaves Rockman trapped under rubble and Fiery Mask dead—his final act transferring his power to Phantom Reporter, who unleashes a fiery assault. With a mile-long tunnel marking Rockman’s disappearance and Mister E stepping down, the aftermath reshapes the team’s future. Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Michael Strittmatter, with art by Chris Weston and colors by Chris Chuckry, the issue’s dramatic tension is captured in a striking cover by Paolo Rivera.
Contains 7 stories
Untitled Superhero story
22 pp · Superhero
Phantom ReporterFiery MaskCaptain Wonder (origin)Blue BladeElectroMaster Mind ExcelloBlack Widow [Claire Voyant]Lt. David RoseTim Mulrooney (also in flashbacks, origin, dies)William MorrisElizabeth Zogolowski
Untitled Superhero story
23 pp · Superhero
The Twelve [Laughing Mask [Dennis Burton]Dynamic Man [Curt Cowan]RockmanBlack Widow [Claire Voyant]Master Mind ExcelloBlue Blade [Roy Chambers]Fiery Mask [Dr. Jack Castle]ElectroPhantom Reporter [Richard Jones]]Debbie Voyant (in flashback)Lester Maddox (in flashback)Detective David RoseElizabeth Zogolowsky
Untitled Superhero story
22 pp · Superhero
Phantom ReporterBlack Widow [Claire Voyant]Mastermind ExcelloMister ECaptain WonderRockmanLaughing MaskDynamic ManDan Rosen (introduction)Blue Blade (dies)ElectroElizabeth ZogolowskyDetective RoseProfessor Zog (flashback)Fiery Mask (origin)
Untitled Superhero story
22 pp · Superhero
Elizabeth ZogolowskyDetective RoseRobert GoldsteinThe Twelve [Phantom ReporterMister ECaptain WonderDynamic ManElectroThe WitnessRockmanBlack Widow [Claire Voyant]Laughing MaskMastermind ExcelloFiery Mask]
Untitled Superhero story
23 pp · Superhero
Phantom ReporterDynamic Man (dies)Black Widow [Claire Voyant]Captain WonderFiery Mask (dies)The WitnessMister ERockman (also in flashback)Laughing MaskMastermind ExcelloElectro (robot)
In "null," the heroes face off against the formidable Dynamic Man in a battle that leaves the wreckage of a house and a mile-long tunnel beneath it. With Fiery Mask sacrificing himself to empower Phantom Reporter and Rockman vanishing under the debris, the aftermath forces Mister E to confront the cost of heroism—ending not with victory, but with silence.
Untitled Superhero story
23 pp · Superhero
Electro (robot)Master Mind Excello (origin)Phantom ReporterLaughing MaskBlack Widow [Claire Voyant]Detective RoseNick FuryCaptain WonderChris WestonJ. Michael Straczynski
Die Zwölf: Vorkämpfer
38 pp · Superhero
ElektroLaughing MaskFiery MaskCaptain WonderDynamic ManWitnessBlack WidowPhantom ReporterRockmanMister EMaster Mind ExcelloBlue BladeHowling Commandos [Nick FuryDum Dum DuganGabe JonesRebelDino ManelliIzzyPinky]PatriotBlack MarvelVisionCaptain America [Steve Rogers]Blue DiamondMiss MarvelWhizzerHuman Torch [Jim Hammond]Red SkullBucky (shadow only)DestroyerBlazing SkullBlack MarvelUnion JackRed Raven
