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Cover: J. Scott Campbell & Matt Milla

Common Grounds #1

Feb 2004 · Image · 2.99 USD; 4.60 CAD
📊 ~13,816 copies sold its debut month
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In "Beyond the Speed of Life," writer Troy Hickman and artist Michael Avon Oeming introduce a quietly surreal moment as the unlikely duo Mental Midget and his arch nemesis Man-Witch share a rare, intimate pause at the local Common Grounds donut shop. With colors by Peter Pantazis and letters by Dreamer Design, Robin Spehar, Mark Roslan, and Dennis Heisler, the issue blends offbeat character dynamics with a grounded, slice-of-life vibe. The cover by J. Scott Campbell and Matt Milla captures the odd camaraderie with a touch of whimsy.

Contains 2 stories
Beyond the Speed of Life
9 pp · Superhero
Ed Franklin, a reporterSpeeding Bullet
Head Games
13 pp · Superhero
Mental MidgetMan-WitchBloodwart (cameo-flashback)Mental Giant (cameo-flashback)

In "Head Games," Mental Midget and his arch nemesis Man-Witch find themselves unexpectedly sharing a quiet moment at the Common Grounds donut shop, where past tensions and private thoughts surface amid the hum of morning chatter and the scent of fresh coffee. Written by a longtime collaborator and illustrated with sharp, expressive detail, the story unfolds with a rare intimacy, revealing the unexpected weight behind their long-standing rivalry.

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CGC 9.8 · 3 in census $74*
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Full credits

artist, inker Michael Avon Oeming
letterer Robin Spehar
letterer Mark Roslan
cover pencils J. Scott Campbell
cover inks Matt Milla

Reprints

Reprinted in Common Grounds: Baker's Dozen #[1] (2004)

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