Cover: Rich Buckler & Tony DeZuniga

The Mighty Crusaders #5

Jan 1984 · Archie · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD

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“Sacrifice Play!”

In "Sacrifice Play!", the Mighty Crusaders face a dire split: while Jaguar, Fly Girl, and Lancelot Strong are taken by the Druid, the remaining team battles Cyrene, her mercenaries, and the Eliminators. As Jaguar’s past unfolds, he encounters Varigon—the mysterious force tied to the Jaguar Belt that empowers Ralph Hardy. Written by Cary Burkett and illustrated by Rich Buckler with contributions from Adrian Gonzales, Tony DeZuniga, Barry Grossman, and Rod Ollerenshaw, with a cover by Rich Buckler and Tony DeZuniga, this 1984 issue delivers high-stakes action and deeper lore in a pivotal chapter of the series.

writer Cary Burkett · artist Rich Buckler · artist Adrian Gonzales · inker Tony DeZuniga · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Rod Ollerenshaw · cover Rich Buckler, Tony DeZuniga

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Full credits

writer Cary Burkett

artist Rich Buckler

artist Adrian Gonzales

inker Tony DeZuniga

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Rod Ollerenshaw

cover pencils Rich Buckler

cover inks Tony DeZuniga

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Jaguar, Fly Girl and Lancelot Strong are kidnapped by the Druid, while the rest of the Crusaders fight Cyrene, her mercenaries, and the Eliminators. Jaguar's origin further unfolds, and he meets Varigon, the force behind the Jaguar Belt that gives Ralph Hardy his powers.

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