New Warriors #5
In "Defiant Part Five," the New Warriors face devastating losses as Longstrike falls to the Cancer of the Zodiac, leaving the team cornered and reeling. With Sofia injured after confronting Scorpio and the team fractured by suspicion, Night Thrasher makes the painful decision to disband the group. Written by Kevin Grevioux and illustrated by Paco Medina, with inks by Juan Vlasco and colors by Marte Gracia, this pivotal issue marks a turning point in the series. Nic Klein’s cover captures the tension and aftermath of the battle.
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Longstrike has been killed by Cancer of the Zodiac team and the New Warriors are pinned down until Sofia runs in and takes on Scorpio. The New Warriors drive Zodiac off but Sofia is badly hurt in the conflict. Sykes and Givens accuse the Black Panther of backing the New Warriors but he tells them they should look closer to home. With a team member dead and an ally down for the count, Night Thrasher disbands the New Warriors.
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