Strange #242

Feb 1990 · Semic S.A. · 16,00 FRF

🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English

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"Inquisition!" sees Alpha Flight summoned before the Canadian parliament to face scrutiny over their actions in China, testing their loyalty and autonomy. With Heather determined to break free from government ties and Wanda navigating a tense financial hurdle involving Walter’s past, the team’s future hangs in the balance. Written by Bill Mantlo and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Lee—pencils and inks on both interior and cover—this 1990 issue captures the squad at a pivotal moment, with Bob Sharen’s colors adding depth to the high-stakes drama.

Contains 4 stories

Inquisition !

28 pp · Superhero

Alpha Flight [Vindicator [Heather Hudson]Sasquatch [Wanda Langkowski]Box [Madison Jeffries]]Beta Flight [ManikinPurple GirlGoblynLaura Dean]GUEST: Jade DragonCAMEO FLASHBACK: BedlamTundraGary CodyDreamqueenPuckAuroraNorthstarSnowbirdShamanTalismanBox [Roger Bochs]Guardian [James MacDonald Hudson]FlashbackWildchildDiamond LilSmart AlecCAMEOS: Human Torch [Johnny Storm]The ThingMs. Marvel [Sharon Ventura]CrystalMarrinaThorNamor, the Sub-MarinerShe-HulkCaptain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]Black Knight [Dane Whitman]Dr. DruidWolverineStormLongshotDazzlerColossusPsylockeHavokRogue

In "Inquisition!," Alpha Flight faces a political reckoning as they're summoned before the Canadian parliament to defend their actions during a controversial mission in China. With Heather determined to sever ties with government funding and Wanda navigating a tense financial showdown with Walter's ex-wife, the team's future hangs in the balance.

Styx et Stone

20 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Mary Jane ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonVILLAINS: Styx (1st appearance, origin)Stone (1st appearance, origin)Jonathon CaesarManslaughter Marsdale

In "Styx et Stone," Spidey is on a desperate search for his wife, caught in a web of danger as Jon Caesar dispatches the enigmatic duo Styx and Stone to eliminate him. When MJ breaks free from Jonathon’s grasp, her quick thinking and courage just might be the key to saving Spidey’s skin.

Pétrifiée !

22 pp · Superhero

Abe ZimmerCharles (Paul St. Pierre's butler)Cinda Kendrick (friend of Marcy Pearson)the Grey Gargoyle [Paul Pierre Duval, poses as sculptor Paul St. Pierre]Iron Man [also as Tony Stark]Jim RhodesKathy DareMarcy PearsonMrs. Fruitbagel (caretaker for Tony Stark)Mrs. Pearson (Marcy Pearson's adoptive mother)Rae LaCosteRandall Pearson (Marcy Pearson's adoptive father)

Les captifs

21 pp · Superhero

Avengers [Black Knight [Dane Whitman]Captain America [Steve Rogers]Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]Doctor DruidShe-HulkThor [Sigurd Jarlson]Namor the Sub-Mariner (rejoins)]MarrinaAtlanteansPrometheusHercules (cameo flashback)Greek gods [CerberusNeptunePlutoZeus (flashback)Ares (flashback)Hermes (cameo flashback)] (villains)

In "Les captifs," Namor—recently married to Marrina—is captured by Neptune and imprisoned in Hades, where he must navigate the realm’s deadly trials. With the unexpected help of Prometheus, Namor breaks free and leads a daring rescue of the Avengers, who’ve been trapped in Pluto’s prison.