Impact Christmas Special #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn the 1992 DC Christmas Special, "The Gift of the Magi" delivers a heartfelt, high-stakes holiday twist as heroes face a moral dilemma that tests their resolve. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life with bold art by Carmine Infantino, this standout issue uses a clever ruse involving Maurer's illusion machine to outwit both the Secret Service and Indigo, all while keeping the outcome tightly guarded. The cover by Grant Miehm captures the story’s emotional weight, making this a memorable entry in the Impact series.
In the winter chill of a city under siege, the President’s abduction sends shockwaves through the nation—Indigo the Crimelord demands the return of his former lieutenants, the Magi, or the nation will pay. As the Web scrambles to protect the capital, the first of the Magi is retrieved, setting off a chain of tense choices that test loyalty, legacy, and the cost of redemption.
In "The Fly," Jason—known as the Fly—follows his grandfather, a retired CIA agent, on a mission to track down Kurman, a former member of the secretive Magi. As the Fly, Jason uses his unique abilities to aid the old man in persuading Kurman to rejoin the group, navigating tense encounters and hidden agendas.
In this 1992 holiday tale from the Impact Christmas Special, Black Hood tracks down Magi Robert Waldo, only to find himself outmaneuvered by Waldo’s daughter—her fierce defense of her father’s legacy hiding a startling truth: the man she protects is no longer alive, and the one she guards is a machine in his image.
In "Transparent Space," Jaguar seeks out Tabitha Montenegro, the reformed last of the Magi, now using her scientific mind to uplift her community. When Indigo threatens to undo that progress, Tabitha agrees to help Jaguar confront the danger—though the cost of her involvement may be more than either of them expect.
In "null," Jo and the team face a moral crisis when the Secret Service prepares to hand over the Magi to Indigo, a threat with no regard for justice. Using Maurer’s illusion machine, they stage a daring deception, becoming lookalikes to outwit both sides—only to see the President freed and Indigo’s fate unfold in a moment of unexpected consequence.
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