Cover: Rich Buckler & Tony DeZuniga

The Mighty Crusaders #5

Jan 1984 · Archie · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD

📊 ~5,006 copies sold its debut month

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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.

Contains 2 stories

Sacrifice Play!

20 pp · Superhero

Mighty Crusaders [Black HoodFlyWebDarklingJaguar [Ralph Hardy]Fly GirlLancelot Strong]the Eliminators [BrontosaurusLodestoneRogue StarDream Demon]CyreneDruidVarigon

In "Sacrifice Play!", the Mighty Crusaders are torn apart when Jaguar, Fly Girl, and Lancelot Strong are taken by the Druid, forcing the remaining heroes to confront Cyrene, her mercenaries, and the Eliminators in a desperate bid to save them. As Jaguar’s past unfolds, he encounters Varigon—the mysterious entity tied to the Jaguar Belt that grants him his powers—unraveling a deeper connection that could change everything.

Chapter 3 Rendezvous with Death

12 pp

The Shield [Joe Higgins]Tory NewtonBoroffLisa GarvinDon Phelps

Tory Newton is forced into a deadly game when Boroff, after an explosion in Dr. Newton's lab, takes the Newtons hostage and straps an explosive choker around her neck. With her life in his hands, she’s sent to the FBI office to retrieve the second half of a map that could lead to the location of 42642—while The Shield, Lisa Garvin, and Don Phelps race to stop the clock before the bomb detonates.