Labors of Love -- Expanded Edition #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Astro Ace" in the 2000 Hamster Press Expanded Edition delivers a gritty, character-driven tale where Nadeen Hendrix, daughter of a circus snake act, steps into the role of The Viper to stop her corrupt part-owner father, Lawrence Gibson, from eliminating his partners—either through marriage or murder. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Ronn Foss, the story blends circus intrigue with personal transformation, culminating in a moment where Foss himself, in costume, breaks the fourth wall to invite reader feedback. The cover, a collaborative effort by Rich Buckler, Buddy Saunders, Biljo White, Ronn Foss, Grass Green, and Hugh Surratt, captures the story’s dramatic tension with bold, layered inks.
In "The Eye Unmasked!", Jo stumbles upon Safe Haven, a hidden sanctuary where the feared vigilante The Eye supposedly executes criminals—only to find the truth far more twisted. With the line between justice and control blurred, a trap is set for the man known as The Eye, turning the hunter into the hunted.
In the sun-drenched streets of Mexico, Dimension Man crosses paths with Velvet 327, a Venusian patrolwoman from a planet governed by women, as they pursue a pair of fugitives. As the mission unfolds, he shares the story of his origin, weaving together memory and mystery in a tale that blends interstellar intrigue with personal revelation.
In "Death on Night-Tide World!", the Demon ventures into a treacherous dimension to confront his relentless foe, Chimera, alongside the steadfast Graviteer. When Graviteer falls in the battle, the Demon must rely on an unexpected ally—Dezmon—to finally end the threat, pushing him to the edge of his own limits.
In "The Case of the Curious Crusader," Doc finds himself tangled in a web of faith and deception when a traveling evangelist becomes convinced that he's an agent of Satan—unaware that several of the preacher's devoted followers are actually wanted felons using the guise of piety to stay hidden. Written by a noted hand and illustrated with sharp, grounded detail, the story unfolds as a tense, character-driven mystery where belief and danger blur.
In "Terror in the Big Top!", Nadeen Hendrix, the daughter of a circus snake act, steps into the spotlight not just as a performer but as The Viper, confronting a deadly threat from within her own family's troupe. When crooked part-owner Lawrence Gibson turns his schemes against her mother, Nadeen must rise as a hero, using her skills and courage to protect her family and expose the truth. Ronn Foss, in a nod to the story’s legacy, invites readers to share their thoughts on this thrilling tale from the Labors of Love — Expanded Edition.
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