Squadron Supreme #1
In "The Pre-War Years," J. Michael Straczynski and Gary Frank introduce the formation of the Squadron Supreme, a government-sanctioned team of super-powered agents assembled for public service. With Hyperion, Blur, Doctor Spectrum, Zarda, Amphibian, Tom Thumb, Arcanna, Emil Burbank, Nuke, Shape, and Inertia officially unveiled by the President, the stage is set for a new era of superhero governance—though the true purpose behind the team’s creation remains shrouded in secrecy. The cover by Gary Frank captures the moment with striking precision, setting the tone for a story that balances idealism with the weight of power.
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The US military creates two teams of super-powered agents, one for international and public missions and one for covert operations. Mark informs Jason Scott of the project and gives him a list of the super-humans working for the government. The US President gives a press conference and announces that Hyperion, Blur, Doctor Spectrum, Zarda, Amphibian, Tom Thumb, Arcanna, Emil Burbank, Nuke, Shape and Inertia will be operating as a team, code-named the Squadron Supreme.
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