Magnum Comics #6/1988
In "Axa," writer Donne Avenell and artist Enrique Romero deliver a stark, atmospheric tale of survival and resistance in a fractured world. When Axa is captured by a mutant sect in an ancient serpent temple, her fate hangs in the balance—until one among them has a change of heart. Escaping into a desolate landscape, she finds fleeting refuge with Jaime and his daughter Maria in a remote lighthouse, only to witness their brutal end at the hands of a violent gang. With the storm raging and the dead behind her, Axa presses on, her journey marked by quiet defiance. The cover by Enrique Romero captures the story’s haunting mood, drawing readers into a world where survival is both physical and moral.
In "Axa," a lone survivor emerges from a nightmarish ordeal at an ancient serpent temple, where she’s captured by a fanatical mutant sect seeking to breed new generations. Escaping through the quiet courage of a fellow captive, she journeys through a crumbling world, finding fleeting refuge with Jaime and his daughter Maria in a storm-lashed lighthouse—only to witness their tragic end at the hands of a violent gang. Left alone, Axa presses on, her resolve hardened by loss, as the road ahead remains uncertain.
In "Super Delta," two scientists push the limits of human enhancement, using androids and body rejuvenation to extend life—only to turn their talents to crime, stealing art and wealth. When one of them alters his appearance to resemble the enigmatic Delta 99, the police close in on a hero caught in a dangerous game of identity and deception.
In "Vildkatt," Cat Claw grows ill and feverish during a lecture with Clearance, then rushes to journalist Phil Fireball’s home to warn him against publishing more articles about her. Before she can finish, police arrive at Fireball’s door.
In "Hjälten," a lone soldier believes he’s the last survivor of a devastating explosion—until he stumbles upon a solitary, eerie house. As he tries to find peace in its quiet solitude, strange echoes of life begin to unravel the truth of his own existence.
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Reprinted in Magnum Special #3/1992
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