Taskmaster #2
In "Corpse Messaging," Taskmaster ventures into Mexico on a high-stakes mission that brings him into violent conflict with the ruthless drug runners of the Don of the Dead, while a surprising twist reveals Mercedes is secretly a SHIELD agent operating alongside Nick Fury. Written by Fred Van Lente and brought to life by Jefte Palo’s sharp art and Jean-François Beaulieu’s vivid colors, this issue blends gritty action with espionage intrigue. Francesco Mattina’s cover captures the tension with a striking, stylized portrait of Taskmaster in shadow.
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Taskmaster heads to Mexico and clashes with the Don of the Dead's drug runners while Mercedes turns out to be a SHIELD agent working with Nick Fury.
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