The Red Circle: The Shield
DC · 2009 · 1 issue
About the series
J. Michael Straczynski, with artists Scott McDaniel and Tom Derenick, revived a classic Archie/MLJ hero for DC in 2009. This single-issue launch reimagines the patriotic vigilante as a modern, hard-edged lawman, stripping away the Golden Age trappings for a gritty, contemporary tone. It’s a compact but bold reintroduction of a character with deep pulp roots, offering a fresh take on a timeless concept.
