Flare #30

Jan 2006 · Heroic Publishing · 2.99 USD; 3.99 CAD

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In "Into the Realm of the Horned God," Holly is taken by Cernunnos, mistaken for Chrissie, plunging into a realm where myth and madness intertwine. When Chrissie and Penelope follow to save her, they too are captured—only to discover that Cernunnos has transformed Holly into the entity known as Winter Solstice. Written by Wilson Hill and illustrated by Gordon Purcell, with inks by Terry Pallot, colors by John Heebink, and letters by Albert Deschesne and Comicraft, the issue’s haunting tone is matched by Daerick Gröss’s striking cover art.

Contains 2 stories

Into the Realm of the Horned God

18 pp · Superhero

Chrissie ClausFlare (host)Holly HolidayPenelope PixieCernunnosMissy Mistletoe (cameo flashback)Ginger Snap (cameo flashback)

When Holly is mistaken for Chrissie and taken by the enigmatic Cernunnos, Chrissie and Penelope rush to save her—only to be captured themselves. What they uncover is a shocking transformation: Holly has been reborn as Winter Solstice, and the realm of the Horned God holds secrets that defy understanding.

The Divine Intervention

8 pp · Superhero

Flare (flashback)

In "The Divine Intervention," a drug dealer evades capture by Flare just as she takes down his crew, only to later seek absolution in confession, shaken by a vision he insists was divine. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, exploring guilt and redemption through a moment that blurs the line between faith and madness.