D.P. 7 #31

May 1989 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 2.00 CAD; 0.50 GBP

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In "Cult," Dave takes Stephanie and her family back to Sheboygan, only to be drawn into a deeper mystery when he reunites with Michael Crawley, a man who escaped the White Eventists—a mysterious religious cult holding Scuzz. As Dave grapples with Scuzz’s sudden conversion and Michael’s growing anger, the line between faith and manipulation blurs, testing loyalty and trust within the group. Written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Paul Ryan, with inks by Danny Bulanadi, colors by Paul Becton, and letters by Janice Chiang, the cover by Ryan and Bulanadi captures the eerie tension of a story where belief can be as dangerous as it is compelling.

Contains 2 stories

Cult

23 pp · Superhero

Merriam SorensenWhite Eventists [Father Milius (introduction)Madeline (introduction)Hannah (introduction)]Flaming Demons [Beany (introduction)Siggy (introduction)] (introduction, villains)Ben Harrington (flashback)Jilly Harrington (flashback)Emily Harrington (flashback)DDTeens [Evan HuebnerJoel Larson (dies)Annie Stevenson (dies)Heather HannehamSquirm] (flashback)

In "Cult," Dave, Stephanie, and her family make a road trip back to Sheboygan, only to be pulled into a darker journey when Dave reconnects with Michael Crawley, a man who escaped the White Eventists—a mysterious religious cult holding Scuzz. As Dave grapples with whether to intervene, Scuzz returns to New York transformed by faith, leaving Michael shattered and Dave forced to confront the shifting loyalties within his circle. With Stephanie’s relationship on the brink and Merriam now a quiet presence in his life, Dave must navigate the fragile line between belief and loyalty.

Crackdown

5 pp · Superhero

Captain Manhattan (joins)Chrome [Jenny Swensen]Elgin (introduction, villain)Maynard (introduction, villain)Ramon (introduction, villain)Huey (introduction, villain)Arturo (introduction, villain)

In "Crackdown," Jenny takes on the alias Chrome as Captain Manhattan’s sidekick, joining him in a mission to dismantle a gang of drug dealers. While the fight is intense, her real focus is on shifting their dynamic—hoping to be seen not just as a partner, but as someone more than just a sidekick.