Cover: Sean Phillips

Sleeper #12

Mar 2004 · DC · 2.95 USD; 4.50 CAD

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“The Road to Hell”

In "The Road to Hell," Holden flees his latest escape only to be cornered by Tao, who reveals a past long buried and confirms he’s known Holden’s true allegiance all along. As the tension mounts, Tao offers Holden a choice—return with him—just as John Lynch reenters the fray. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated with gritty precision by Sean Phillips, the cover by Phillips captures the moment’s raw intensity.

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writer Ed Brubaker · artist, inker Sean Phillips · colorist Tony Aviña · letterer Ken Lopez · cover Sean Phillips

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Full credits

writer Ed Brubaker

artist, inker Sean Phillips

colorist Tony Aviña

letterer Ken Lopez

cover pencils, inks Sean Phillips

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Holden is on the run after being freed, but Tao catches up to him. Tao recounts his backstory to Holden and lets him know that he knew he was a double agent. Holden is offered a choice to return with Tao, and John Lynch returns.

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