Surge #3

Oct 1984 · Eclipse · 1.50 USD; 1.95 CAD

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In "Arrest!", Sham finds himself caught in a political storm when two women—Stiletto among them—seek his help to expose corruption in her homeland, Santa Avaricia. With a mix of stealth and surreal flair, the duo navigates a Senate hearing, a secret office break-in, and a high-stakes TV confrontation, all while Sham’s mysterious transformation into President Reagan adds an unexpected twist. Written by Mark Evanier and Will Meugniot, with art by Mike Sekowsky and inks by Willie Blyberg, this 1984 Eclipse Comics issue blends satire and action, its cover by Rick Hoberg and Al Gordon capturing the tension in bold, striking detail.

Contains 2 stories

Arrest!

20 pp · Superhero

Luger [Thomas Gordon Hanley] (corpse)unnamed county coroner (death)Angela (flashback)Kathy BelascoLugar's widow (cameo)Jay EndicottJudge Llewellyn DayQuayle

In "Arrest!", the body of Thomas Gordon Hanley—known as Luger—lies charred in the morgue, but when the county coroner returns, the corpse is consumed by flames. As the news spreads, suspicion falls on Surge, prompting a frantic chase and a violent confrontation that ends with Surge imprisoned. With Lancer reveling in the spotlight and Kathy Belasco torn between her past and present, the trial looms—while a quiet plea from Kathy to Lancer hints at a truth buried beneath the chaos.

S.B. 108

8 pp · Superhero

Senator J. Wilson BagleyMr. HotchkissDonaTracy

In "S.B. 108," a mysterious man named Sham finds himself drawn into a political conspiracy when two women—Dona and Tracy—seek his help. When a Senate hearing fails to stop the corruption in Santa Avaricia, Sham uses his shape-shifting abilities to impersonate President Hotchkiss and confront Senator J. Wilson Bagley, uncovering a web of bribery that reaches the highest levels of power.