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Cover: Ciro Tota

Strange #223

Jul 1988 · Editions Lug · 14,00 FRF
🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English
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"Incident à la frontière" sees Mesmero break free from custody and vanish into Canada, triggering a high-stakes chase as Interdefense deploys the new Mark VI Sentinels to recapture him. When the Sentinels turn hostile during the chaos at Expo '86, Alpha Flight finds themselves caught in the crossfire, forced to defend both the public and the fugitive. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Dave Ross and inks by Whilce Portacio, and colored by Bob Sharen, the issue features a striking cover by Ciro Tota.

Contains 4 stories
Incident à la frontière
23 pp · Superhero

In "Incident à la frontière," Mesmero's escape from custody sends shockwaves across the border, prompting Interdefense to deploy the new Mark VI Sentinels to recapture him. Chaos erupts at Expo '86 when the Sentinels turn on their target, forcing Alpha Flight to intervene in a high-stakes confrontation they never asked for.

La grande question
22 pp · Superhero
Mayor Ed KochVILLAINS: The Preserver

In "La grande question," Peter stumbles upon a church rummage sale while searching for his old microscope—donated by Aunt May—only to find himself stepping in to stop a thief from stealing a priceless religious artifact. Amid the quiet chaos of the sale, he takes a moment to ask MJ to marry him, turning an ordinary errand into something unforgettable.

Odyssée sous-marine
22 pp · Superhero
Irina TarasovaCarter Hastings (introduction, death)Mr. Kuttner (flashback)
Alliance contre nature
21 pp · Superhero
GuntharLevanSkrulls [including General ZedraoGovernor Gorth]

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Cast · 40 characters

Full credits

colorist Bob Sharen
artist Dave Ross
cover pencils, inks Ciro Tota

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Avengers #259 (1985), Alpha Flight #43 (1987), Iron Man #218 (1987), The Amazing Spider-Man #290 (1987)

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