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Checkmate #8

Nov 1988 · DC · 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; 0.70 GBP
“A Thorn in Her Side”

Fearing that Black Thorn is a security risk to Checkmate, Waller orders Harry to have her killed. As Harry tries to figure out how to follow his orders without actually following his orders, Black Thorn turns the tables on Waller by blackmailing her into leaving her alone.

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writer Paul Kupperberg · artist Steve Erwin · inker Al Vey · colorist Julianna Ferriter · letterer Albert DeGuzman · cover Gil KaneGil Kane

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inker Al Vey
cover pencils Gil Kane
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Fearing that Black Thorn is a security risk to Checkmate, Waller orders Harry to have her killed. As Harry tries to figure out how to follow his orders without actually following his orders, Black Thorn turns the tables on Waller by blackmailing her into leaving her alone.

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