Kurt Busiek's Astro City #4
In "Safeguards," Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson explore the quiet turning point in Marta’s routine as she weighs the comfort of her life in Shadow Hill against the promise of a new beginning in downtown Astro City. With Alex Ross’s striking cover capturing the city’s looming presence, this 1995 issue offers a grounded, character-driven moment where everyday choices carry unexpected weight.
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Each morning Marta commutes from Shadow Hill to downtown Astro City. But when a co-worker offers her a place in her apartment in town, Marta has to choose between her traditional life at home and life in the city.
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