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Checkmate: Pawn Breaks #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeCheckmate Vol. 2: Pawn Breaks collects issues #7–12 of the 2006 Checkmate series, continuing the espionage and political intrigue as the covert UN-sanctioned organization navigates internal power struggles and external threats. Written by Greg Rucka with art by Joe Bennett and others, this volume deepens the conflict between the White and Black Kings while introducing new players in the chessboard of global metahuman affairs.
Checkmate: Pawn Breaks #17 (2007) delivers a tense, high-stakes dive into the shadowy machinations of Santa Prisca, where Bane’s unexpected political vulnerability sets off alarms within the secretive organization. Written by Nunzio DeFilippis, Greg Rucka, and Christina Weir, with art by Steve Scott and inks by Nathan Massengill, the issue sharpens the focus on internal suspicion as the Royals question Waller’s influence—while Santiago Arcas’ colors deepen the atmosphere. Lee Bermejo’s cover captures the moment’s ominous intensity.
In "null," Checkmate's mission in Santa Prisca takes a tense turn when the local political landscape appears manipulated against Bane, sparking suspicion among the other Royals. As tensions grow, Waller's involvement—though unproven—casts a shadow over the operation, testing the team's trust and resolve.
In "null," the Knights return from a failed mission that leaves Fire’s place within the organization hanging in the balance, while tensions among the royals begin to shift. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, probing the fragile alliances and hidden stakes beneath the surface of their mission.
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