Checkmate #1
Checkmate #1 (2021) launches with a tense mystery: Damian and Talia vanish during a mission against Leviathan, forcing the covert team of heroes known as Checkmate to act. As they regroup, the group turns its attention to the enigmatic Mr. King—his true allegiance and purpose now under scrutiny. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Alex Maleev, with colors by Dave Stewart and letters by Josh Reed, the issue’s cover by Maleev captures the intrigue with a stark, shadowed portrait of the new player in the game.
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While investigating Leviathan, Damian and Talia disappear, prompting the heroes who are secretly part of Checkmate to plan a course of action, but first they question who is the mysterious Mr. King who has joined them?
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