Icon (1993-1997)
English
188 pages
Omnibus 1
Icon: A Hero's Welcome
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The flagship character from Milestone Comics is back in this new printing of the classic title collecting ICON #1-8. This is the title that introduced Augustus Freeman, a successful lawyer who covertly uses his alien super-powers to help those in need. But when a teenaged girl from the streets convinces him to use his abilities to inspire his people and becomes his sidekick, Rocket, the affluent Augustus embraces his true destiny and becomes Icon, the hero of Dakota.
268 pages
Volume 1
Icon Vol. 2: The Mothership Connection
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With the secret of his origin in danger, Icon must abandon Dakota, leaving Rocket in charge. Plus: Don't miss the amazing exploits of Buck Wild! Collecting ICON #13, 19-22, 24-26 and 30.
24 pages
Issue 1
Icon (1993-1997) #1
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The launch of the Milestone line of comics, with its culturally diverse mix of super-heroes, set in the fictional city of Dakota, continues as a marooned alien walks among the citizens of Dakota, having created the guise of a conservative African-American lawyer, Augustus Freeman IV. When 15-year-old Raquel Ervin breaks into Freeman's house, she finds more than just another rich guy; she finds a role model. Raquel cajoles him into becoming Icon, the hero of Dakota. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with Art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti.
23 pages
Issue 2
Icon (1993-1997) #2
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While Payback holds the Mayor hostage, ICON must take on S.H.R.E.D., the police special weapons unit…without hurting anybody. Payback reveals another secret of the Big Bang. Also, Icon and Rocket get their first taste of super-heroics. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti
22 pages
Issue 3
Icon (1993-1997) #3
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Rocket follows Payback into the tunnels beneath the city as Icon makes his first public appearance as the official hero of Dakota. Written by Dwayne Mc Duffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich
23 pages
Issue 4
Icon (1993-1997) #4
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Beginning a storyline dealing with teen pregnancy. While the Hero of Dakota fights for his life. Rocket learns that her actions have consequences, as she awaits the results of a test that will forever change her life. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art and cover by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich.
22 pages
Issue 5
Icon (1993-1997) #5
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The Blood Syndicate guest-stars in the first Milestone team-up as Icon goes toe to toe with Paris Island's super-powered street gang. Plus, Rocket confronts the father of her unborn child. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright and Art Nichols.
22 pages
Issue 6
Icon (1993-1997) #6
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Rocket comes to the aid of the recently pulped Icon, and then, while Icon and the Blood Syndicate engage in round two, Rocket goes head-to-head with Wise Son. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art and cover by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich.
23 pages
Issue 7
Icon (1993-1997) #7
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Icon and Rocket are on different sides of the issue when they learn that a Dakota health food store is selling potentially lethal herbal drugs. Written by Dwayne McDuffie and pencilled by Mark Bright.
22 pages
Issue 8
Icon (1993-1997) #8
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Icon reveals his alien origins to Rocket, bringing to light the previously unknown secrets of who he is and how he came to Earth. This issue leads into "Shadow War," the first Milestone crossover event. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright.
23 pages
Issue 9
Icon (1993-1997) #9
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"Shadow War," Milestone's first crossover event, continues from Hardware #11. Donner and Blitzen of the Shadow Cabinet-two women, one with superhuman strength, the other capable of super-speed-recruit Icon for their battle with the Star Chamber. But they don't recruit Rocket. Continued in Xombi #0. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Walter Simonson.
23 pages
Issue 10
Icon (1993-1997) #10
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In the aftermath of the Shadow War, Icon plans to use the truth about the Big Bang to go after Holocaust. Meanwhile, Rocket finally tells her mother she is pregnant. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art and cover by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich.
23 pages
Issue 11
Icon (1993-1997) #11
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Icon and Rocket learn firsthand of their power to inspire others when Todd, a young boy who enjoys playing hero, takes on a bevy of gun-wielding goons…with a little help from the Hero of Dakota. Written by Kurt Busiek, with art by Ron Wilson and Maria Beccari. Cover by M.D. Bright.
23 pages
Issue 12
Icon (1993-1997) #12
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Buck Wild, Mercenary Man-the most embarrassing '70s archetype ever-makes his explosive, senses-shattering debut. But Icon and Rocket are even more embarrassed to find that he's on their side. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright.
23 pages
Issue 13
Icon (1993-1997) #13
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Icon and Rocket meet a throwback to the '70s: Buck Wild, Mercenary Man, a hero for rent, a hero for the people. But Buck isn't aware that he's become an agent of the evil Lysistrata Jones. Also, a pregnant Rocket is locked in a life-and-death struggle with...gravity.
23 pages
Issue 14
Icon (1993-1997) #14
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Rocket's crime-fighting career could be over after her belt buckle-the source of her powers-is stolen, leaving Icon to stop the thief's violent rampage. Written and penciled by M.D. Bright and inked by Mike Gustovich. Cover by John Byrne.
23 pages
Issue 15
Icon (1993-1997) #15
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Part 4 of "Worlds Collide," the 14-part DC/Milestone crossover event, continued from Superboy #6: Edwin Alva's exploitation of Fred Bentson's weird dream/reality shifting leads to Rocket's encounter with a strange visitor from another dimension…Superboy! Continued in Steel #6. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich
23 pages
Issue 16
Icon (1993-1997) #16
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Part 11 of "Worlds Collide," the 14-part DC/Milestone crossover event, continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #36. Superman and Icon battle each other over the newly merged bridge that joins Dakota and Metropolis while Rift waits in the wings to take on the winner. Continued in Steel #7. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright.
23 pages
Issue 17
Icon (1993-1997) #17
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Icon finds his standing as the hero of Dakota disintegrating when he's slandered by a headline-hungry public figure and becomes the object of scorn and ridicule. Written by M.D. Bright, with art by Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright.
23 pages
Issue 18
Icon (1993-1997) #18
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Part two of "The Mothership Connection": The 155-year wait is about to end, as Icon gets prepped for an unexpected homecoming. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by John Paul Leon.
23 pages
Issue 19
Icon (1993-1997) #19
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The "Mothership Connection" story line continues: Icon ties up some loose ends before leaving Earth…and leaving his partner, Rocket, a pregnant teenager, to protect Dakota alone. Written by M.D. Bright, with art and cover by Bright and Mike Gustovich.
23 pages
Issue 20
Icon (1993-1997) #20
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With Icon's sojourn on Earth ended, Rocket discovers that the demands of a hero's life are too much for a very pregnant girl to handle alone, forcing her to search for a new partner.
22 pages
Issue 21
Icon (1993-1997) #21
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Hardware makes a guest appearance as Rocket struggles to deal with Icon's imminent departure, while DMZ decides whether or not to join him on his return journey home. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright.
23 pages
Issue 22
Icon (1993-1997) #22
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Icon is gone, leaving a pregnant Rocket to continue his work and to face the biggest decision of her life…alone! Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright.
23 pages
Issue 23
Icon (1993-1997) #23
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Dakota will soon have to brace itself for the new Rocket. But first, her predecessor, the very pregnant Raquel, has to train her. And soon both will realize that not everything the city's newest hero needs to learn can be taught.
23 pages
Issue 24
Icon (1993-1997) #24
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While Buck Wild struggles to replace Icon on Earth, Raquel gets a letter from the real McCoy. Plus, readers get to meet the newest member of Raquel's family.
39 pages
Issue 25
Icon (1993-1997) #25
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In this extra-size 25th issue, Icon fights for Earth's survival in an interstellar courtroom, recounting his experience as Augustus Freeman through slavery, Reconstruction, and two world wars. Meanwhile, in Dakota, the new Icon and Rocket confront the deadly Oblivion, the alien shape-shifter responsible for marooning the original Icon on Earth.
23 pages
Issue 26
Icon (1993-1997) #26
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The battle with Oblivion leaves the new Rocket devastated, forcing her predecessor, Raquel, to resume her role as a hero to save the lives of her friends and her child.
23 pages
Issue 27
Icon (1993-1997) #27
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It's bad times for the Ervins when Raquel and family are forced to move into the Paris Island projects. Meanwhile, the mayor pleads with Icon to help her boost the ever-shrinking morale of Dakota's citizens. This issue features a fully painted cover by M.D. Bright and John Cebollero, and painted interior color.
23 pages
Issue 28
Icon (1993-1997) #28
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As "The Long Hot Summer" continues, Dakota's mayor pleads with Icon to confront the Blood Syndicate, and Rocket's opposition to his decision may prove the end of their partnership.
23 pages
Issue 29
Icon (1993-1997) #29
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As "The Long Hot Summer" continues, Icon and Rocket put aside their differences in order to save lives placed at risk by the riot. But this truce between the two heroes may be short-lived at best.
23 pages
Issue 30
Icon (1993-1997) #30
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Enjoy this great comic from DC's digital archive!
23 pages
Issue 31
Icon (1993-1997) #31
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The planet Earth is put on trial, and Icon's got a witness whom even he didn't expect-Rocket. But the Galactic Coalition has a surprise of its own: an attack by a powerful species of would-be conquerors.
23 pages
Issue 32
Icon (1993-1997) #32
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Rocket gets teamed at the trial of Earth and confronts the leader of the vast alien armada. Plus, the shocking truth of the Galactic Corporate is revealed, as well as some key insights into Icon's origin.
23 pages
Issue 33
Icon (1993-1997) #33
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Icon and Rocket fight to save Earth from the threat of an interstellar war between an alien armada and the Galactic Cooperative.
23 pages
Issue 34
Icon (1993-1997) #34
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Icon and Rocket confront the Cooperative as the fate of Earth is decided and the threat of the alien armada is dealt with in unexpected fashion. Meanwhile, on Earth, something interesting is happening between Noble and Darnice.
23 pages
Issue 35
Icon (1993-1997) #35
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In the aftermath of the galactic crisis, Rocket finds she may have to continue her dream alone as Icon considers whether to return to Earth…or to his homeworld of Terminus.
23 pages
Issue 36
Icon (1993-1997) #36
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Rocket returns to Earth, bringing Icon back with her. But a few surprises await Raquel on Paris Island.
21 pages
Issue 37
Icon (1993-1997) #37
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Rocket's in for a big surprise as the supercharged teen hero Static helps her celebrate her birthday. Meanwhile, Pyren is behind the scenes gathering his forces for a return…and this time he's out for blood.
23 pages
Issue 38
Icon (1993-1997) #38
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Only one thing stands between Icon, the hero of Dakota, and Holocaust…the all-new, all-ruthless Blood Syndicate. And they'll enforce Holocaust's rule over Paris Island, even if they have to kill Icon and Rocket to do it.
23 pages
Issue 39
Icon (1993-1997) #39
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Icon stands alone against an enraged Holocaust and his new Blood Syndicate while Rocket tries to convince Flashback to fight an even greater battle.
23 pages
Issue 40
Icon (1993-1997) #40
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Icon and Rocket must find allies within the new Blood Syndicate to meet the fiery fury of Holocaust. With the fate of Paris Island hanging in the balance, and surrounded by a merciless collection of super-powered thugs, the two heroes will need all the help they can get!
23 pages
Issue 41
Icon (1993-1997) #41
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While Icon defends Paris Island in battle against a ruthless, reborn Blood Syndicate, Rocket is conspicuously absent…seeking out the sister she never knew she had!
23 pages
Issue 42
Icon (1993-1997) #42
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Raquel was caught unawares by her grandmother's death. Now Virgil Hawkins and Augustus Freeman help Raquel come to terms with her grief.
