Strange fruit #1
Strange Fruit #1 (2017) delivers a gripping, grounded tale of sacrifice and resilience, set against the backdrop of a collapsing levee and a town on the brink. Written by J. G. Jones, Mark Waid, and Benjamin Rivière, and illustrated with striking precision by J. G. Jones—whose bold inks and vivid colors bring the story to life—this issue introduces a haunting blend of historical weight and speculative wonder. The cover by J. G. Jones captures the tension perfectly, setting the stage for a story where heroism isn’t about origin or power, but about choice.
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When the levee bursts, it breaks up the brawl. Senator Blankenship takes charge, and Mr. McCoy, despite the language barrier, convinces Johnson to help, which he does with the aid of a device from his wrecked spaceship -- it gives superstrength. Even as Johnson labors, Pickens attacks him with dynamite, but Sonny kills Pickens at the cost of his own life. Johnson's device revives Sonny, and Johnson finishes the work McCoy laid out, saving the town but losing his own life -- saving Sonny has used up the device's power. When Herbert Hoover pledges aid, he's hailed as a savior.
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