Astro City #12
This volume collects issues #7–12 of the 2016 Astro City series, focusing on the personal and romantic entanglements of the city's heroes and civilians. Kurt Busiek's writing and Brent Anderson's art explore the complexities of love and conflict against the backdrop of a superhero metropolis.
In "The Dimming of the Day," Kurt Busiek crafts a poignant tale of identity and connection as Quarrel grapples with the tension between a quiet, ordinary life with MPH and the pull of his past with Crackerjack. With Brent Eric Anderson’s expressive art and Alex Sinclair’s subtle coloring, the emotional weight of choices and legacy unfolds in a story that lingers long after the final page. The cover by Alex Ross captures the moment’s quiet intensity with his signature realism.
In "Pushing It," Quarrel tests a new battle suit designed to help her keep pace with her advancing years, triggering memories of her arrival in Astro City, her rise as a hero, and her complex bond with Crackerjack—especially the intense, no-holds-barred way he pushed her through recovery after a devastating injury. The story captures the weight of legacy, resilience, and the quiet cost of staying in the fight.
In "Sticks," the newly arrived Stekk—once a prisoner of Gorilla Mountain—tries to leave his past behind in Astro City, finding solace in music as a drummer. But with echoes of his former life still stirring, he must decide whether to stay out of the spotlight or answer the call when the city needs a hero.
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↩ Reprints Astro City #18 (2015), Astro City #19 (2015), Astro City #20 (2015), Astro City #21 (2015), Astro City #23 (2015), Astro City #24 (2015), Astro City #12 (2016)
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