Kickers, Inc. #6

"Out of the Blue" in Kickers, Inc. #6 (1987) delivers a tense, grounded thriller as Jack and Darlene Magniconte’s flight from New York to Washington takes a deadly turn when stewardess Susie hijacks the plane, killing the co-pilot and locking herself in the cockpit. With chaos erupting mid-air, Jack’s desperate attempt to save young Sally Rothman leads to a shocking moment that leaves the passengers stunned and the CIA questioning the truth behind the incident. Written by Terry Kavanagh and Ron Altaville, with dynamic art by Rod Whigham and inks by Tony DeZuniga, the issue blends high-stakes drama with a quiet, personal cost—Jack’s secret abilities now under scrutiny, and his team left to face defeat on the final drive. Cover by George Roussos.