Crossgen Tales #1
In "It's Not The Power That Makes A Hero," Sam and Roiya enter the brutal combat rings of Tanipal, where a sudden assault by Tchlusarud forces Zanniati, Rolono's wife, to flee. As Roiya is mortally wounded, JeMerik Meer intervenes, and a mysterious Saurian marks Sam with a sigil that erupts in a surge of power—leaving Roiya changed in ways no one expected. Written by Barbara Kesel and illustrated by Ben Lai, with inks by Ray Lai, colors by Wil Quintana, and letters by Dave Lanphear, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Paco Medina.
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Sam and Roiya hit Tanipal's Pseudosaur combat rings. Tchlusarud launches an attack, and Rolono's wife Zanniati escapes. Roiya is mortally injured. JeMerik Meer helps Zanni and a mysterious Saurian puts the sigil on Sam's chest. The sigil explodes in a fury of power and something strange happens to Roiya.
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