Cover: Ron Frenz & Brett Breeding

Showcase '96 #9

Oct 1996 · DC · 2.95 USD; 4.25 CAD

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“Honor Bound”

In "Honor Bound," scientist Hoshi finds herself thrust into a new role after repelling a group of armored intruders disrupting her experiment. Written by Joseph Illidge and illustrated by ChrisCross, this 1996 Showcase issue captures her pivotal moment of self-realization—balancing her identity as a researcher with her emerging duty as a protector. The cover, by Ron Frenz with inks by Brett Breeding, hints at the tension between intellect and action.

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writer Joseph Illidge · artist ChrisCross · colorist Tom McCraw · inker Caesar · cover Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding

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writer Joseph Illidge

artist ChrisCross

colorist Tom McCraw

inker Caesar

cover pencils Ron Frenz

cover inks Brett Breeding

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After defeating a group of armored people who had come to upset one of her experiments, Hoshi decides she is both a scientist and a superhero.

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