DNAgents #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the earliest adventures of the DNAgents, a team of genetically engineered superheroes created by writer/artist Mark Evanier. Originally published in the 1980s, these stories follow the young superhuman protagonists as they navigate their origins and the corporate entity that created them. This 2004 edition from About Comics gathers the initial issues of the series, presenting the foundational arc of the team's early struggles and identity.
"Born Orphans" kicks off DNAgents #1 with a high-stakes showdown as Alexi Vlasov hijacks Sham's body to pilot the massive Mega-Man and obliterate Matrix, Inc. headquarters—leaving behind a trail of destruction and uncertainty. As the dust settles, the team grapples with shocking revelations about their origins, including Surge’s possible connection to Lucius and the unsettling truth that their pasts may have been erased along with the research that created them. Written by Mark Evanier and illustrated by Will Meugniot, with inks by Al Gordon and letters by Carrie McCarthy, the issue's cover by Meugniot captures the moment’s intensity, all set in a world where identity is as fragile as memory.
In "Born Orphans," five genetically engineered teens—each a product of Matrix, Inc.'s secret experiments—find themselves caught between loyalty and identity after being deployed on a mission that wasn't what it seemed. As they adjust to life at Beechgrove University under the watchful eye of their trainer, Tawny Shepherd, the truth behind their creation begins to unravel.
In "Stalked!", Jo and the DNAgents race to protect Angela Krell from the relentless assassin Luger, while the team splits to uncover secrets tied to Alexi Vlasov, a former Matrix employee now hiding at the university. With tension rising and threats closing in, every move could be the one that exposes a deeper conspiracy.
In "Somewhat Alive!", Alexi Vlasov hijacks Sham's body to pilot the massive Mega-Man and unleash chaos on Matrix, Inc.'s headquarters. After the explosion, with Vlasov seemingly dead and Sham freed, the survivors grapple with the unraveling truth: Surge learns she may be a clone of a long-dead Angela, while Lucius hints she could be his own creation—leaving her origins more uncertain than ever.
In "The Man with the Vision," a notoriously abrasive author arrives at Amber's college to critique a student production, his sharp words igniting tension that quickly escalates into a volatile clash with one of the cast members. The story unfolds with sharp wit and simmering intensity, capturing the moment when art and ego collide.
In "Who Killed Angela Krell the Second Time?", Surge's escalating assault on Crossfire forces his teammates to intervene, drawing the attention of Luger—sent to eliminate them. When Crossfire and Luger are both taken into custody, the mystery deepens, leaving the fate of the DNAgents hanging.
In "DNAgents," Krell is taken hostage and brought to Buran, South Africa, where he confronts The Commander—the very person who hired Luger to kill Angela and the DNAgents. As the truth unfolds, the team races to rescue Krell before the stakes escalate further.
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