Gargoyles #2
In "Always Darkest before the Dawn," Broadway, Brooklyn, and Lexington venture into the city’s nightlife, only to stumble into a dangerous clash between Dracon’s enforcers and a double-crossing gun dealer. When the dealer’s girlfriend witnesses too much, she’s taken by Xanatos’ scientists, leaving the Gargoyles on high as dawn approaches—only for Lexington to be betrayed and sold to Dracon, who recognizes him as a threat. Written by Martin Pasko and brought to life with bold energy by Amanda Conner (pencils) and Jimmy Palmiotti (inks), this 1995 Marvel issue captures the Gargoyles at their most vulnerable, with a cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti that perfectly frames the tension.
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Broadway, Brooklyn and Lexington head into the city to check out the club scene and get involved in a scuffle between Dracon's men and a stooge who is supposed to be selling guns for them. The stooge's girlfriend sees too much and is given to Xanatos' scientists who begin medical experiments on her. The trio of Gargoyles perch on top of a nearby building as the sun is rising but Lexington ends up being sold as a statue to Dracon himself. Unfortunately, one of Dracon's men recognizes him as one of the Gargoyles who interfered in their operations and Dracon prepares to destroy him.
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