Warrior Nun Areala #1
"Gods and Beasts" kicks off Warrior Nun Areala #1 (1994) with a striking blend of sacred and sci-fi, as Ben Dunn’s dynamic storytelling and artistry introduce the world of the Warrior Nuns. From a swift origin to a present-day clash of faith and technology, the issue follows Shannon’s assignment to New York and Shotgun Mary’s desperate fight against a cyber demon, all while a mysterious messenger from Lillith warns of rising chaos in Hades. The cover by Ben Dunn captures the series’ intense tone, setting the stage for a conflict that reaches far beyond the battlefield.
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A brief origin of Areala is told, then we fast forward to present day and witness the training of two modern day Warrior Nuns. Shannon the better of the two receives an assignment to New York city. Shotgun Mary a defrocked Warrior Nun battles a cyber demon and rescues a child that was to be morphed into another cyber demon. A messenger from Lillith meets Shannon to warn her of the coming Civil war in Hades, and the possible repercussions to her parish.
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