Cover: Matteo De Longis

Avengers: The Initiative #27

Oct 2009 · Marvel · 2.99 USD

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“Chapter 1: Even the Losers”

In "Chapter 1: Even the Losers," writer Christos N. Gage and artist Rafa Sandoval deliver a poignant moment in Avengers: The Initiative #27, as Johnny Guitar confronts the quiet desperation of a life defined by small crimes and even smaller victories. With a cover by Matteo De Longis, the issue captures the weight of sacrifice as Guitar makes a desperate choice to protect Doctor Sax, knowing full well the cost.

writer Christos N. Gage · artist Rafa Sandoval · inker Roger Bonet · colorist Edgar Delgado · letterer VC · letterer Joe Caramagna · cover Matteo De Longis

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Cast · 38 characters

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writer Christos N. Gage

artist Rafa Sandoval

inker Roger Bonet

colorist Edgar Delgado

letterer VC

letterer Joe Caramagna

cover pencils, inks Matteo De Longis

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Johnny Guitar reflects on he and Doctor Sax's long but uneventful crime career. After joining the Initiative, Guitar realizes they're going to be sacrificed as canon fodder. Guitar injures Doctor Sax so that he'll be spared from joining the assault on the Negative Zone. Guitar dies during the fight.

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Variant Edition - '70th Anniversary Frame' - Rafa Sandoval Cover

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