WCW World Championship Wrestling #9
In "Badd News," Sting's transformation reaches a chilling peak as he embraces the sinister alter ego "Black Stinger" under Max's hypnotic influence. After a brutal victory over the Steiner Brothers, Black Stinger turns his dark gaze on the rest of the roster—his first target: Johnny B. Badd. Written by Mike Lackey and illustrated by Ron Wilson, with inks by Steve Montano, colors by Paul Becton, and letters by Dave Sharpe, this 1992 Marvel WCW issue captures the escalating tension of a locker room on edge. The cover by Ron Wilson perfectly captures the menace of Black Stinger’s new look.
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Under the thrall of Max's hypnotism, Sting takes on a new darker persona -- "Black Stinger." Then, after he and the Ghoul defeat the Steiner Brothers, Black Stinger promises to take out the rest of the locker room, starting with Johnny B. Badd.
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