The Southern Squadron Special

Cyclone Comics’ The Southern Squadron Special (1989) is a one-shot spotlighting New Zealand’s premier superhero team, blending local Kiwi flavor with classic four-color heroics. This single issue, the first and only installment of the series, showcases the Squadron’s fight against a menacing threat, rooted in the publisher’s commitment to homegrown comic storytelling. Though brief, the special stands as a key artifact of late-80s independent comics, capturing the era’s DIY spirit and Cyclone’s role in building a regional superhero mythos.