The Original Shield #3

Aug 1984 · Archie · 0.75 USD; 1.00 CAD

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In "Origins - Part 4 Reflections," The Shield races to prevent a robotic assault on the White House, piecing together fragments of his forgotten past as he confronts a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. With help from Lisa, he uncovers a shocking betrayal—but the truth comes at a cost, as new orders from DELTA-3 threaten those closest to the revelation. Written by Marty Greim and illustrated by Dick Ayers, with inks by Rex Lindsey, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1984 issue features a cover by Dick Ayers that captures the tension of a hero on the edge of knowing too much.

Contains 2 stories

Origins - Part 4 Reflections

12 pp · Superhero

Shield [Joe Higgins]Lisa CarvinSenator CaseyEd Crisp (dies in this story)DELTA-3Comet (cameo flashback)the Shield [Bill Higgins] (cameo flashback)Mighty Crusaders [FlyCometFly GirlBlack HoodDarklingFoxJaguarLancelot Strong] (cameo flashback)Col. Boyle (cameo flashback)

In "Origins - Part 4 Reflections," Joe Higgins, the Shield, grapples with fragmented memories as a new threat emerges—reactivated robots targeting the White House. As he confronts the danger and teams up with Lisa Carvin, they uncover a conspiracy that points to Senator Casey, only to learn the truth runs deeper, implicating Ed Crisp. With the past unraveling and new orders from DELTA-3 threatening their lives, Joe and Lisa face a reckoning that forces them to question who they’ve been and who they’re meant to be.

Prey

12 pp · Superhero

Shield [Joe Higgins]Lisa CarvinWolfgang (Lisa's dog)Mega (DELTA-3 assassin)Bit (two DELTA-3 assassin)

After attending Ed Crisp's funeral, Joe Higgins and Lisa Carvin are ambushed by Mega and Bit, two deadly assassins from DELTA-3. Mega, a towering brute with super-strength and the ability to grow even larger, clashes with Joe, while Bit, a small but telekinetic operative, targets Lisa and her dog Wolfgang.