Challengers of the Unknown #6
In "The Beautiful and the Bold," reporter Harold Moffet investigates a wave of suicides and violent outbursts, zeroing in on a mysterious photo that leads him to Duncan Pramble—once Multi-Man—whose wild claim about blowing up Challenger Mountain sends hundreds scrambling to the ruins. Meanwhile, Ace drifts through the Amazon, where a vision of Red in a pool draws him into a harrowing moment of crisis, pulling Red and himself away just as flames and soldiers close in. Back in the real world, Rocky grapples with his past in rehab, confronting his struggles with alcohol and identity. The issue, written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Tim Sale with colors by Lovern Kindzierski and letters by Bob Pinaha, features a striking cover by Gil Kane.
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Reporter Harold Moffet sifts articles about people going nuts with suicide and murder. He identifies one photo and tracks Duncan Pramble, the former Multi-Man, finding a hooker who reveals, "Duncan Pramble claims he blew up Challenger Mountain!" Hundreds of people flock to the ruins. Meanwhile, Ace wanders the Amazon, seeing Red's reflection in a pool. Ace traces a "door" and jumps to Red, who is surrounded by flames and soldiers and contemplating suicide. Ace transports them away. Rocky has been in rehab, admitting he's an alcoholic with no sense of purpose. Red and Ace appear from thin air!
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