Noble Causes Archives #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis hardcover collects the earliest adventures of Image Comics' dysfunctional superhero family, the Nobles, originally presented in the Noble Causes miniseries and early issues of the ongoing series. Written and illustrated by Jay Faerber, the volume introduces the sprawling cast of celebrity crimefighters and the personal dramas that unfold behind their public heroics. It includes the complete Noble Causes #1-4 (2002) and Noble Causes #1-6 (2003-2004), along with related short stories and covers.
In "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner...?", Liz flees to her family farm to sort through her choices, only to find Race tracking her down—while deeper mysteries unfold. As Necrona’s link to the elusive bank robber surfaces, Frost and Rae struggle to locate the missing members of their team, and Steven Dockerty drops a shocking statement on the asylum’s keepers. Written by Jay Faerber and illustrated by Fran Bueno, with letters by Ray Dillon, this issue blends personal tension with escalating intrigue in a story that quietly builds toward something far bigger.
In "Distant Relatives Part One," Liz shares the strange recent adventures of her in-laws with her friend Kelly, while Doc begins to uncover the truth behind Frost’s mysterious experiments—leading him to a parallel dimension where echoes of the Noble family exist in unexpected forms.
In "Distant Relatives Part Two," Frost shares a quiet, revealing moment with his father across a fractured reality, while Liz resolves to bring Race back, Rusty crosses paths with the enigmatic Cosmic Rae, and Krennick faces Zephyr with the weight of her pregnancy hanging in the air.
In "null," Detective O'Mega digs into the puzzling death of a woman dressed as Zephyr, while Rusty and Cosmic Rae are pulled into a covert government operation alongside other heroes—each with their own secrets. As Doc tracks down an old adversary behind bars, the lines between mission, memory, and identity begin to blur.
In "null," Gaia and Doc work to clear Krennick’s name after he’s accused of murdering Gretchen Lewis, while Rusty and Rae lead their team on a mysterious journey into space. The story weaves together personal stakes and high-stakes adventure across two parallel threads.
In "null," Rusty’s team of heroes faces a daunting battle they may not survive, while Liz and Race dig deeper into the conspiracy surrounding Krennick. As tensions rise, Zephyr steps in to aid Detective O'Mega in clearing the name of a demon spawn, adding another layer to the growing web of secrets.
In "null," Frost and Rae find themselves cut off from their team, leading to a tense confrontation that uncovers a long-buried secret. As Necrona steps forward claiming to be Krennick’s lost sister, and Doc and Gaia face an unexpected enemy, the fragile trust within the group begins to unravel.
In "null," Krennick finally clears his name as the truth behind the murder comes to light. Meanwhile, Invincible stands with Doc and Gaia as they face an unseen threat, Liz drops a revelation that leaves everyone reeling, and Frost makes a dangerous offer to protect Rae’s secret—on her own terms.
In "null," Liz leaves Race behind to reflect at her family’s farm, only to find him tracking her down—his pursuit mirroring the growing tension between her and the world she’s trying to escape. As the threads of the past tighten, a hidden link surfaces between Necrona and a shadowy bank robber, Frost and Rae grapple with the absence of their missing team, and Steven Dockerty’s unsettling revelation at the asylum unsettles the keepers who thought they knew all the answers.
In "null," Rusty faces a terrifying confrontation on an alien world, disassembled by towering foes after a clash with Venture. Meanwhile, Zephyr and Liz share quiet moments amid the weight of impending parenthood, while Doc—trapped in the mind of Steven Dockerty—struggles to break free from the asylum’s grasp.
In "null," Celeste tracks down Frost and Rae, but Rusty remains unaccounted for, leaving tension thick in the air. As Zephyr faces a chilling threat from a robot mimic of Liz, Doc escapes his asylum and returns home to confront Steven Dockerty—now wearing his face and name.
In "null," Doc confronts the unsettling truth behind Dockerty's body exchange, wondering if the irreversible transformation can be undone. As Frost, Celeste, and Rae race to devise a rescue plan for the captured heroes, the stakes rise in a story that lingers on the edge of what’s lost and what might still be reclaimed.
In "null," Jo and Dockerty find themselves stranded in Gaia’s home dimension, hoping her father—long thought to be a distant sage—can restore them to their true selves. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Zephyr’s labor begins, forcing Liz to navigate a desperate race against time to get her to safety.
In "null," Zephyr and Liz face relentless attacks on their journey to the hospital, each time rescued by those who return from an alien dimension just in time. As the family grapples with the aftermath, they’re told Zephyr lost her baby—though the truth is far darker, with Necrona having orchestrated the child’s abduction through a corrupt doctor.
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↩ Reprints Noble Causes: First Impressions #1 (2001), Noble Causes #1 (2002), Noble Causes #2 (2002), Noble Causes #3 (2002), Noble Causes #4 (2002), Noble Causes: Family Secrets #1 (2002), Noble Causes: Family Secrets #2 (2002), Noble Causes: Family Secrets #3 (2002), Noble Causes: Family Secrets #4 (2003), Noble Causes: Distant Relatives #1 (2003), Noble Causes: Distant Relatives #2 (2003), Noble Causes: Distant Relatives #3 (2003), Noble Causes: Distant Relatives #4 (2003), Noble Causes: Extended Family #2 (2004), Noble Causes #1 (2004), Noble Causes #2 (2004), Noble Causes #3 (2004), Noble Causes #4 (2004), Noble Causes #5 (2004), Noble Causes #6 (2004), Noble Causes #3 (2005), Noble Causes #7 (2005), Noble Causes #8 (2005), Noble Causes #9 (2005), Noble Causes #10 (2005), Noble Causes #11 (2005), Noble Causes #12 (2005)
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