The Champions Classic #1
"The World Still Needs... the Champions!" kicks off a bold new chapter with Bill Mantlo’s sharp writing and John Byrne’s dynamic art, bringing the team back in full force. When Black Goliath saves the Champions’ sky-car from disaster—revealing he designed it—mystery and danger follow as they race to Arizona to aid Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid against the Warlord Kaa and his Shadow-Aliens. Back in Los Angeles, a stolen box from Bill Foster’s lab arrives at the base, drawing the attention of the Stilt-Man, who’s hunting it with ruthless intent. Gil Kane’s iconic cover, inked by Dan Adkins, captures the team’s high-stakes return.
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Black Goliath stops the Champions' sky-car from crashing and reveals that he designed the ship. He discovers that the metal used in the construction of the ship was of inferior quality. The Champions, including new ally Darkstar, travel to Arizona and help Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid defeat the Warlord Kaa and his Shadow-Aliens. Back in LA, a girl arrives at Champions base carrying a box (formerly belonging to the Stranger) that was stolen from Bill Foster's lab a week ago. The Stilt-Man breaks into Champions HQ looking for the box.
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