Shi / Cyblade: The Battle for Independents

Crusade Comics' 1995 one-shot Shi / Cyblade: The Battle for Independents brings together two of the publisher's flagship heroines in a single-issue crossover. Written and illustrated by a team including Andy Orjuela, B. C. Boyer, and David Mack, the story pits the mystical warrior Shi against the cybernetic Cyblade in a clash that also serves as a showcase for the independent comics universe of the era. Though brief, this issue stands as a notable meeting of two popular 1990s characters, highlighting the cross-pollination of creator-owned properties at the time.