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Impact Christmas Special #1 cover
Cover: Grant Miehm

Impact Christmas Special #1

Jan 1992 · DC · 2.50 USD; 2.95 CAD; 1.00 GBP
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In 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.

Contains 7 stories
The Gift of the Magi
11 pp · Superhero
The Web [Buster [Karen Thomas]Gunny [Francis Beaupre]Win [Crawford Winfield]Powell JenningsBill Grady]Walter HauptmannPresident George H. W. Bush

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.

Miracle on Farm Road 139
7 pp · Superhero
Comet [Rob Connors]Mr. Kringle
Immaculate Deception
7 pp · Superhero
Shield [Joe Higgins]Mr. MaurerMann-X (illusion)
The Fly
7 pp · Superhero
Fly [Jason Troy]Jason TroyGeorge Kurman

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.

Untitled Superhero story
7 pp · Superhero
Black Hood [Nathan Cray]Robert WaldoBlair Waldo

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.

Transparent Space
7 pp · Superhero
Jaguar [Maria DeGuzman]Maxim RuizTabitha Montenegro

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.

Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
Comet [Rob Connors]Fly [Jason Troy]Shield [Joe Higgins]Jaguar [Maria DeGuzman]Buster [Karen Thomas]Indigo the CrimelordWalter HauptmannGeorge KurmanTabitha MontenegroMr. KringleMr. MaurerPresident George H. W. Bush

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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CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

writer Mark Waid
colorist Rick Taylor
cover pencils, inks Grant Miehm

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