Cover: Rodolfo Migliari

Common Grounds #3

Apr 2004 · Image · 2.99 USD

📊 ~9,071 copies sold its debut month

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In "Sanctuary," the sibling duo Strangeness and Charm confront the past when they meet Mr. Thorndyke, the lawyer handling their late father John Henderson’s affairs. The visit to Common Grounds leads to a surprising revelation as they receive their father’s safe deposit box—uncovering secrets about the man once known as the super villain Quantum. Written by Troy Hickman and illustrated by Dan Jurgens, with inks by Al Vey and colors by Guy Major, this emotionally charged issue unfolds with quiet intensity, its cover by Rodolfo Migliari capturing the weight of memory and legacy.

Contains 2 stories

Sanctuary

9 pp · Superhero

Deb-U-Ton [Patricia Van Buren]Acidic Jew [Moshe Chomsky]Marquis De Sod (cameo-flashback)

In "Sanctuary," teenage powerhouse Deb-U-Ton crosses paths with the enigmatic Acidic Jew, a Hasidic man whose touch can dissolve matter, after they both confront a group of thugs. Seeking refuge at a quiet local café, they find unexpected connection over coffee, trading stories that reveal the weight of their extraordinary lives.

Heir of Truth

13 pp · Superhero

Strangeness [Sam Henderson]Charm [Clarise Henderson]Mr. ThorndykeVolkswagner (cameo)various heroes in the background as customers in the Shop

In "Heir of Truth," sibling duo Strangeness and Charm meet Mr. Thorndyke, the lawyer handling their late father John Henderson’s affairs, at a quiet Common Grounds café. When the lawyer hands them their father’s safe deposit box, the contents force them to confront a past they never knew—revealing a truth about Quantum, the man they thought was a villain, that challenges everything they believed.