Challengers of the Unknown #2
In "Tell The Truth!", the Challengers of the Unknown face a life-or-death trial after a devastating explosion, with their fate hanging on a courtroom battle between scandal and heroism. Written by Jeph Loeb and brought to life with moody, textured art by Tim Sale and bold colors by Lovern Kindzierski, the story pits the team’s legacy against a prosecutor’s smear campaign—until Superman’s unexpected testimony shifts everything. The cover by Michael Golden captures the tension, as the team’s future hangs in the balance.
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Ace, Red, and Rocky stand trial and may get the death penalty. The guys’ lawyer wants to blame Prof for the explosion, since he’s dead. The prosecutor smears and ridicules the Challengers’ fantastic adventures. The defense praises their good deeds. Then Superman walks in and testifies the Challengers are heroes. The guys are found not guilty, but must pay for damages and disband. Ace calls a press conference to announce the Challengers have split up to pursue their own lives. In a crappy hotel, the mad bomber chuckles. In Venice, a mysterious woman heads for the USA.
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