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Cover: Joe Chiodo

Codename: Knockout - The Devil You Say #[nn]

Jul 2010 · DC · 19.99 USD; 23.99 CAD
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This volume collects the first story arc of DC's Codename: Knockout, a satirical spy-fi series that follows the adventures of Angela, a super-spy with a mysterious past. The Devil You Say introduces readers to her world of espionage, double-crosses, and over-the-top action, blending humor and intrigue in a style reminiscent of classic Bond films. The collection includes issues #1-6 of the original series, written by Robert Rodi with art by various contributors.

In "Fox and Hound," Angela confronts her father’s legacy as he urges her to inherit E.V.I.L., while Devlin sends his enigmatic ally Anita to uncover secrets about the mysterious Go-Go—whose claimed lineage ties him to the legendary Italian anarchist Sra. Fiasco. As tensions explode, Celeste tracks Devlin to his Los Angeles stronghold, leading to a violent clash where family loyalties are tested. Written by Robert Rodi and illustrated by Louis Small Jr., with inks by Mark Farmer, colors by Moose Baumann, and letters by Jack Morelli, this issue’s cover by Joe Chiodo captures the storm brewing beneath the surface.

Contains 7 stories
Fox and Hound
16 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery, Spy
Angela St. GraceGo-Go FiascoJigger O'BittersBettinaWilbur Force
The Devil You Say, Part One
22 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery, Spy
Angela St. GraceGo-Go FiascoCeleste St. GraceKevinWilbur ForceDamon Devlin
The Devil You Say, Part Two
22 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery, Spy
Angela St. GraceGo-Go FiascoDamon DevlinAnita ManadayCeleste St. GraceWilbur ForceBathsheba [Peggy]

In "The Devil You Say, Part Two," Angela faces an impossible choice as her father presses her to inherit E.V.I.L., while Devlin sends his sharp-eyed associate Anita to dig into Go-Go’s mysterious past—only to uncover a shocking claim about his lineage. As tensions boil over, Celeste discovers Devlin’s betrayal and leads Wilbur and her team in a bold assault on his L.A. stronghold, culminating in a raw, emotional showdown between Angela’s parents. With the truth hanging in the balance, Angela must decide who she truly is—before they force her to pick a side.

Little Orphan Angela (The Devil You Say Epilogue)
22 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery, Spy
Angela St. GraceGo-Go FiascoCeleste St. GraceDamon DevlinWilbur ForceMarcusNurse CrowellKevinVictorCarloNorbert

In the aftermath of a tense hospital visit, Jo finds herself caught between her estranged parents, Damon and Go-Go, as her world grows stranger still. When her neighbor Marcus invites her on a date, the mystery deepens—especially when she’s barred from his club and then shadowed by her father’s hired guards. Tensions explode in a sudden shootout, forcing Angela to step in and end the violence, a moment that shifts everything—especially her relationship with Marcus. Now, with her parents still circling, she reluctantly agrees to take a job with one of them, stepping into a world she never asked for.

Fleshback '73: St. Grace Under Fire
22 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery, Spy
Angela St. GraceGo-Go FiascoBombshell [Celeste St. Grace] (flashback)Damon Devlin (flashback)Whizbang [Wilbur Force] (flashback)Firestorm [Kevin] (flashback)D.S.X. MacKenna (flashback)Lysander Slant (flashback)Una Enigma (flashback)General Maxim Malarkey (flashback)Baron Munchen von Mandible (flashback)Souna Iakillioui (flashback)

In "Fleshback '73: St. Grace Under Fire," Go-Go recounts a tense, intimate moment from Celeste and Damon’s past—caught in a remote Romanian grotto after a mission gone wrong, with only each other for warmth and secrets. As the memory unfolds, the line between survival and something deeper blurs, leaving lingering questions about loyalty and desire. Angela’s quiet decision to join her mother at G.O.O.D. marks a turning point, one that echoes the choices made in the shadows long before.

Arms (and Legs) for Hostages, Part One
22 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery, Spy
Knockout [Angela St. Grace/Angela Price]Go-Go FiascoCeleste St. GraceWilbur Force/Willem FowleyHathor FatPeotaOmalaGali Mai TeopeNakimaKevin

In "Arms (and Legs) for Hostages, Part One," Angela, newly assigned to full-time ops under Wilbur Force, finds herself uneasy with the arrangement as she and her team—Go-Go and Force—go undercover in Jawada, a nation ruled by the ruthless dictator Omala Fat. When they’re tasked with rescuing the kidnapped daughters of President Teope, their mission unravels fast after a mysterious ally of Fat exposes them, turning a delicate operation into chaos.

Arms (and Legs) for Hostages, Part II
22 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery, Spy
Angela St. GraceGo-GoUncle Mack (D.S.X. MacKenna)OmalaHathor Fat, WilburPeota

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Full credits

colorist Moose Baumann
letterer Jack Morelli
cover pencils, inks Joe Chiodo

Reprints

↩ Reprints Codename: Knockout #0 (2001), Codename: Knockout #1 (2001), Codename: Knockout #1 (2001), Codename: Knockout #2 (2001), Codename: Knockout #3 (2001), Codename: Knockout #4 (2001), Codename: Knockout #5 (2001), Codename: Knockout #6 (2001)

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