Skorpio #2
"Appuntamento a Bahia" delivers a raw, unflinching narrative in Skorpio #2 (1974), where the aftermath of violent betrayal unfolds with haunting intensity. Written by Ray Collins and illustrated with stark precision by Arturo del Castillo—both inks and pencils—this issue captures a moment of devastating consequence as Judah and Marianne confront the wreckage of their family’s past. The arrival of The Cobra adds a shadowed presence to their grief, setting a tone of dread that lingers beyond the final panel.
In the harsh frontier town of Craddock Creek, a brutal act of violence fractures a family and sets a reckoning in motion. As Judah and Marianne bury the body of Marianne’s murdered brother, the mysterious figure known as "El Cobra" arrives—his presence a silent promise of justice in a place where none was expected.
In "La muerte de Kiling," Pastor Flanagan hears a dying man's haunting account of how a child's final wish in France brought about the end of Kiling—and the sudden, violent emergence of Skorpio in New York. A grim, atmospheric tale rooted in fate and consequence, it unfolds with quiet dread, tracing the shadow of one man’s legacy across continents and decades.
In "El país azul," Ukan and the Blue Men strike without warning, kidnapping Ka-Laa and stealing Henga's medallion before leaving him for dead. The fate of the medallion and the secret of the blue land it guards now hang in the balance.
In "El juego," Florencia manipulates the gentle giant Rufo into mastering a deadly game she’s devised, all to claim her husband’s gold—though the true cost of her plan may be more than she bargained for. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this chilling 1974 tale from Skorpio #2 unfolds with quiet menace, where innocence becomes a weapon and trust is the first casualty.
In "Anatomía de un cobarde," Ron Warlock—wrongly hailed for stopping an Indian attack on a wagon train—faces a sudden, unexpected reckoning when a surprising figure steps in to teach him the true meaning of marksmanship. Set against the stark frontier of the 1870s, this tense 11-page tale unfolds with quiet intensity, probing the cost of reputation and the weight of a single, unearned moment of glory.
In "Mundo prohibido," a lone survivor of a Martian mission tells of the journey that left him as the last one standing on a red world gone silent. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with quiet dread as memories of isolation and loss come to light.
In "Error soldado," a Vietnam veteran missing an arm and still bearing the scars of war takes a desperate, dangerous step when he kidnaps the daughter of a billionaire arms dealer. Written by the creator of Skorpio and illustrated by the series' interior artist, this 12-page tale unfolds with tense precision, probing the blurred lines between justice and vengeance.
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↩ Reprints Pif Gadget #59 (1970)
Reprinted in Lanciostory #23 (1975), Colt #3/1979 (1979), Cowboy Adventures #[nn] (1982), Lanciostory #37, Lanciostory #5, Lanciostory #6
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