The Original Shield #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Power Shortage!", Joe faces a crisis that forces him to confront his past as he recovers from a gas attack, recalling key moments from his early days, his marriage, and the birth of his son. With Lisa’s help, he regroups and pursues Klotz, using memories and clues to stay one step ahead. Written by Marty Greim and illustrated by Dick Ayers, with inks by Rex Lindsey, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, the issue’s cover by Rudy Nebres captures the tension of the moment.
In "Power Shortage!", Joe Higgins, the Shield, shares a quiet moment with Dan Hurley, reflecting on their early days as heroes. At a political gathering hosted by Senator Casey, Joe and Lisa Carvin are suddenly caught in a trap when Klotz appears—only for the room to fill with poison gas, cutting short their reunion.
In "Death of the Shield!", the Shield—Joe Higgins—grapples with a gas attack that leaves him collapsing outside Lisa Carvin’s room, his mind drifting through haunting flashbacks of his early days, his marriage to Elli Cranton, and the birth of his son Bill. As he regains consciousness, fueled by Lisa’s intel, he pushes forward to confront Klotz, guided by memories both tender and painful.
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Reprinted in Star-Team #9 (1984), Blue Ribbon Comics #8 (1984), Blue Ribbon Comics #9 (1984)
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