Promethea: The 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition #1

In "The Radiant, Heavenly City," Sophie seeks answers from Barbara Shelley about the legend of Promethea, only to be ambushed by a Smee. With time running out, Barbara transforms into Promethea to save her—then urges Sophie to imagine herself as the hero, just as a young girl in Roman Alexandria becomes the first Promethea in a moment of quiet, radiant revelation.

In "The Judgment of Solomon," Promethea finds herself targeted by the temple that once sent the Smee, now hiring Benny Solomon to eliminate her. When Solomon summons the demons Marchosias and Andras, Promethea faces them at a Limp concert—only for Stacia to be pulled into the Immateria in the chaos.

In "A Faerie Romance," Jo and Stacia dive into the mysteries of Promethea at the library, drawn in by Charlton Sennet’s account of Anna. As Sophie reads, she’s suddenly visited by the enigmatic Jack Faust, pulling her deeper into the legend’s unfolding magic.

In "No Man's Land," Sophie uncovers the forgotten legends of Promethea—Margaret—during World War I, tracing her mythic presence through fragmented stories and wartime echoes. After visiting Barbara in the hospital, Sophie discovers a deeper truth in the Immateria, where Promethea Margaret reveals the quiet power of the cup and the enduring legacy of her journey.

In a vivid blend of myth and modernity, Sophie discovers her strength as a warrior in the legendary realm of Hy Brasil, where she stands alongside Promethea—known as Grace—in a clash against the shadowy Marto Neptura. Meanwhile, Benny Solomon arrives in New York, drawn into a storm of ancient forces as the Goetia stir in the city’s hidden corners.

In "Rocks and Hard Places," Sophie grapples with the weight of her connection to the physical world as Promethea [Bill] guides her through the perilous balance of the pentacle. Meanwhile, Mayor Baskerville and Benny Solomon reach the hospital just as the Painted Doll unleashes a Teddy Bomb into the crowd.

In "Guys and Dolls," Jo confronts the deadly Goetia sent by Benny Solomon, forcing her to summon not just her own Promethea form, but also the distinct manifestations of Promethea [Margaret], Promethea [Bill], and Promethea [Barbara] in a desperate stand. As the supernatural assault unfolds, the combined might of these layered identities pushes back the forces of darkness—only for the battle to end with Benny Solomon dead and the Goetia retreating into Mayor Baskerville’s shadowed grasp.

In "Bringing Down the Temple!", Promethea confronts the mysterious Temple only to discover it’s guarded not by warriors or wonders, but by three elderly caretakers and the children they seek to guide. When Sophie asks Jack the Faust to teach her magik, she agrees to his unusual condition—requiring a bond with Promethea that tests the limits of trust and power.

In "Pseunami," as the Elastagel spirals into chaos at the dawn of the new millennium, Promethea and the Five Swell Guys race to shield New York from unfolding chaos. Amid the frenzy, a quiet moment reveals something unexpected: the snakes coiled on her caduceus have names—Mike and Mack—and they’re not just symbols.