Killraven #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"1 John" kicks off Killraven #1 (2002) with a gripping, character-driven mission as the title character, John, guides his team to the underground bunker where he once lived with his mother and surrogate grandfather. Written and illustrated by Alan Davis, the issue blends intimate storytelling with the weight of a fractured past, revealing the long history of the Martian conflict through the man who raised John. The cover by Alan Davis captures the moment’s intensity, setting the tone for a story where sacrifice and survival collide.
In "1 John," Killraven and his crew pull a desperate rescue mission on Mars, pulling a young boy from the clutches of hunter-slaves after they’ve killed his mother. Though Hawk argues against it, Killraven insists they take the boy with them, setting a tense and uncertain course ahead.
In "2 Gramps," Jo and Killraven find refuge in an underground bunker once home to Jo’s mother and her surrogate grandfather, a man whose quiet wisdom holds the key to decades of Martian resistance. As enemy forces close in, the old man makes a final stand, guiding the team to an escape pod and sacrificing himself to ensure their survival.
In "3 Marvo [Part 1]," Hawk and Killraven clash over whether to take young Jo on their journey, their tension cutting through the air until Mint Julep steps in—claiming she’s already captured them.
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Reprinted in Marvel Comics Presents Killraven Giant Super Special #1 (2003), Killraven #[nn] (2007)
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