Spellbinders #5

Apr 1987 · Quality Periodicals · 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; 0.75 GBP

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In "The Gothic Empire: Part 5," Torquemada, reborn in a new body, unleashes a relentless assault on the Gothic Empire, forcing Nemesis to rally the ABC Warriors in a desperate stand. With the horde of Terminators overwhelming their defenses, Nemesis makes a bold, final move—turning his fury toward Torquemada’s flagship in a last-ditch bid to strike back. Written by Pat Mills and illustrated by Bryan Talbot, Mike Elliott, and Vanessa Morgan, with inks by Talbot and Elliott, and lettering by Steve Potter, the issue’s cover by Bryan Talbot captures the escalating dread of the conflict.

Contains 3 stories

The Gothic Empire: Part 5

28 pp · Science Fiction

Nemesis the WarlockTomas TorquemadaProfessor FrankensteinCandidaPandoraBarbarossaMongrolLara (flashback)GrobbendonkBlackbloodJoe PineapplesHammersteinRo-Jaws

In "The Gothic Empire: Part 5," Torquemada, reborn in a new body, unleashes a relentless assault on the Gothic Empire. With the fate of the realm hanging in the balance, Nemesis rallies the ABC Warriors in a desperate stand—only to shift tactics when defense fails, turning his fury toward Torquemada’s flagship in a final, defiant gambit.

The Creeping Death; The Bull Dance

12 pp · Sword And Sorcery

SláineUkko the DwarfBlind BrianMedbLord Weird

In "The Creeping Death; The Bull Dance," Sláine fights to survive after being bitten by the half-dead, hunted through the wilds by Urien's soldiers. With Ukko's cunning leading them astray, Sláine finds brief respite—just as Medb and Lord Weird begin weaving their schemes to ignite war among the tribes.

Scorpio Rising

8 pp · Horror-Suspense

Amadeus WolfScorpioJimmy BranniganPresident Velasquez