Warlord of Io #[nn]
In "Chapter I - The Disaffected Menace," Max seeks guidance from his mentor Tne just as Grymak seizes control of Io—only for Tne to be slain, leaving Max with a mysterious sapling that speaks to him. With help from Moxy and Urk, Max flees aboard the Terror, but when the planet’s financial collapse weakens Grymak’s grip, he’s tempted to abandon his duty for fame and fortune on Mega Vega’s Casinoid. The sapling’s wisdom remains, even as betrayal looms—Mega Vega sells Max out, and Grymak’s forces close in. Written and illustrated by James Turner, this issue features a striking cover by James Turner.
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Max goes to his mentor Tne for advice just as Grymak launches his coup; Tne is slain, but Max receives a sapling who continues to counsel him. Max, Moxy, Urk and the sapling escape Io aboard the Terror and evade Grymak's forces, but Max eventually decides he'd rather go to Mega Vega's Casinoid and become a rock star rather than retake Io. Grymak has difficulty maintaining his hold over Io as the planet is bankrupt. However, Mega Vega sells Max out to Grymak and his forces arrive on Casinoid.
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