Energons #18

In "Menace's Tale," Mr. Menace recounts his origins aboard a space shuttle, revealing how his real name—Dennis Menace—was tied to a dangerous experiment with the matrix gene at UCLA. As he shares the story with his partner Darkwind, the past comes alive: his transformation, the tragic death of Dr. Ludwig, and the moment his powers turned deadly. Just as the memories unfold, Vortex and Electron arrive, cutting short the confession and setting the stage for a tense confrontation. Written and illustrated by Sherman Burnett, with inks and letters by Dan O'Connor, and a cover by Dan O'Connor, this 1989 Firebird Press issue offers a chilling origin story with a high-stakes present.