The Jack of Hearts #3
In "Heartbreak," Jack of Hearts faces a dire choice: reignite the dying sun of Contraxia to save its people, but at the cost of his own life. Written by Bill Mantlo and brought to life with dynamic art by George Freeman—both pencils and inks—this 1984 Marvel issue plunges Jack into a planet’s desperate struggle, where heroism demands sacrifice. The cover by George Freeman captures the weight of that moment in bold, striking detail.
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Jack wants to help the Contraxians by reigniting their dying sun but he gets entangled in the planet's political situation and finds himself forced to do the task at the cost of his life.
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