The Question by Dennis O'Neil and Denys Cowan Omnibus #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis first omnibus volume collects the gritty, politically charged run of The Question by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Denys Cowan, originally published in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It follows investigative journalist Vic Sage, the faceless vigilante known as The Question, as he uncovers corruption in Hub City and crosses paths with Batman, Ra's al Ghul, and other key DC characters. The volume includes issues from The Question #1-27, along with related annuals and crossover material, showcasing O'Neil and Cowan's defining take on the character.
In "The Bad News," Dennis O'Neil and Denys Cowan deliver a tense, character-driven thriller as The Question tracks Butch and Sundance to Seattle, only to be outmaneuvered at every turn. Green Arrow’s unexpected intervention throws the investigation into new territory, while The Question grapples with unsettling parallels to Rorschach after reading The Watchmen. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Denys Cowan captures the story’s noir intensity with striking, textured art.
In "Butterfly," Vic—once The Question—wakes from a death that erased his past, only to be remade by Batman’s harsh wisdom, disciplined by Richard Dragon, and tested by Lady Shiva. With his memory gone and his identity in flux, he returns to Hub City, where old ghosts and new threats stir beneath the surface, and the truth of who he was may be the most dangerous thing he’s ever faced.
In "Suffer the Children...", The Question races against time to stop a busload of children from being killed by hired assassins, while unraveling a web of corruption that reaches into the heart of the city's power structure. As Vic Sage reconnects with Myra Fermin at the orphanage where he once lived, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous conspiracy involving blackmail, political manipulation, and a secret tied to the past.
In the smoldering aftermath of a burning mayor’s mansion, The Question navigates a city unraveling under chaos, where duty and disillusionment collide. With Vic Sage stepping back into the world of journalism and Izzy O’toole confronting his past, the lines between truth, power, and corruption blur in a story where every choice carries weight.
In a story steeped in moral complexity and quiet desperation, The Question investigates a chilling act of self-mutilation tied to a father’s love, while unraveling a web of betrayal that pits Benno Musto against his own son, Junior, and draws in Myra Fermin and Farley McVey in a tense, violent confrontation over a botched arms deal.
In "Poisoned Ground," the Question digs into a deadly conspiracy beneath a seemingly innocent suburban development, uncovering links to toxic waste and a shadowy hitman. As Vic and Myra Fermin work together, old tensions and hidden truths begin to surface—just as the city’s foundation starts to crack.
In a city where shadows run deep, two notorious outlaws—Butch and Sundance—set their sights on Hub City, choosing it as their new domain. Their first move? Taking aim at the one honest cop left in town, a fact that puts them directly in the crosshairs of The Question, whose ally Izzy O'Toole stands in their way. With Myra Fermin watching from the edges, the stage is set for a tense game of cat and mouse.
After a failed attempt to stop Butch and Sundance’s prison break, The Question tracks them to Seattle, only to be outmaneuvered at every turn. When Green Arrow steps in, The Question finds himself confronting not just his foes, but unsettling parallels between his own crusade and the infamous Rorschach—especially after reading *The Watchmen*.
In "Election Day: Welcome to Oz," The Question, Myra Fermin, and Wesley Fermin find themselves caught in a storm of political chaos and surreal danger when a sudden tornado disrupts Hub City’s election. With Aristotle Rodor’s schemes unraveling and the Huns closing in, The Question uses his sharp mind and unorthodox tactics to turn the tide—just as the city descends into a strange, shifting reality.
In the wake of a deadly tornado that claims the newly elected mayor of Hub City, Myra Fermin finds herself thrust into power by default. As she prepares to take office, her acceptance speech is shattered by a sudden gunshot—Wesley Fermin standing in the crowd, a weapon in hand. With the city reeling and secrets buried beneath the wreckage, The Question [Vic Sage] digs into a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of power, where Aristotle Rodor and the enigmatic Huns may hold the key to a truth too dangerous to be spoken.
In the crumbling heart of Hub City, The Question races against chaos to find Wesley Fermin after his wife, Myra, lies critically wounded from a gunshot by her husband. With Aristotle Rodor and Izzy O'Toole caught in the city’s unraveling grip, the search leads to a desperate showdown where Wesley’s final act of defiance echoes through the streets.
In a story that blurs the line between myth and memory, a mysterious visitor from the past claims comic books changed the course of history—prompting The Question to test the legend with a surreal experiment. When Alvin, Tot’s long-lost cousin, insists on the power of stories, The Question enlists him to draw a scene of Myra Fermin waking from her coma, hoping the act might bridge fiction and reality.
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