Cover: Rich Buckler & Chic Stone

The Mighty Crusaders #9

Sep 1984 · Archie · 0.75 USD; 1.00 CAD

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“Old Legends Never Die”

In "Old Legends Never Die," The Shield faces a shocking arrest for excessive force during a jewel heist, throwing the Mighty Crusaders into turmoil. When Thomas Troy (The Fly) steps in to defend him, the team uncovers a deeper conspiracy — the Brain Emperor is behind the frame-up, testing their loyalty and resolve. With art by Rich Buckler and Dick Ayers, and a cover by Rich Buckler and Chic Stone, this 1984 issue blends courtroom drama with superhero intrigue, proving that even legends can be brought low — but never truly gone.

writer David M. Singer · artist Dick Ayers · artist, inker Rich Buckler · inker Tony DeZuniga · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Rod Ollerenshaw · cover Rich Buckler, Chic Stone

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Full credits

writer David M. Singer

artist Dick Ayers

artist, inker Rich Buckler

inker Tony DeZuniga

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Rod Ollerenshaw

cover pencils Rich Buckler

cover inks Chic Stone

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The Shield is arrested for using excessive force during a jewel heist. Thomas Troy (The Fly) defends him, but the case goes badly until the Crusaders find out that the Brain Emperor was trying to frame him.

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