Legends of the DC Universe 80-Page Giant #2
In "The Great Unknown!", the Challengers venture into Cold War-era Siberia on a high-stakes mission to recover a missing atom bomb, stumbling into a clash of ideologies and unexpected allies. With a mysterious Communist agent named "Nasty" and a White Russian princess named Zarra wielding mutant monsters and a troll army, the mission takes a wild turn when the bomb detonates and secrets unravel. Written by Karl Kesel and illustrated by Art Adams, with inks by Kesel and colors by Zylonol, this 80-page giant features a cover by Sean Phillips that captures the era’s tension and flair.
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Back during the Cold War, the Challengers slip into Siberia to find a missing atom bomb. They find it, and a female Communist agent named "Nasty" with whom Ace fearlessly flirts. Also a White Russian princess, Zarra, who stole the bomb to wipe out Communism. Along with her giant mutant monsters and army of trolls. Zarra gets shot, the bomb gets detonated, "Nasty" gets away - and Ace daydreams about the "Commie calendar girl".
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