Ironwolf #1

In "Iron-Wolf," the rebel hero Ironwolf, once a loyal soldier, now leads a fleet of pirates striking at the Empire’s ships after turning against the Empress. When she sends the assassin Omikel to his homeworld to turn his brother Tyrone against him, Ironwolf narrowly survives and finds unexpected allies in the Shebaba and her Rebel Government.

In "Though This Be Madness..." from Ironwolf #1 (1987), Ironwolf and Jo slip into the court of the Empress under the guise of performers, weaving deception in a world where magic and steel collide. When their ruse is uncovered by the cunning Omikel, betrayal strikes fast—Missy is poisoned, and Ironwolf is taken, leaving only Shebaba to answer the call.

In "Home World," Ironwolf and Shebaba seek shelter on Dwyte Vanmeer's estate, hoping to elude the Empress' relentless pursuit—only to uncover that the Vanmeers' wealth and power are built on the same deceit and cruelty they've sworn to oppose. Written by a mysterious hand and illustrated with gritty, evocative detail, this 14-page tale from Ironwolf #1 (1987) turns sanctuary into a trap, where loyalty is tested and the line between enemy and ally blurs.