{"product_id":"outsiders-1-1993-cover-omega-1993-nm","title":"Outsiders # 1 1993 Cover Omega 1993 NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutsiders # 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by DC Comics in November 1993, launched the second volume of the team's ongoing series. Written by Mike W. Barr and primarily illustrated by Paul Pelletier, the issue reimagined the misfit superhero team as fugitives after being framed for the slaughter of a Markovian village. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlot Summary: \"Blood \u0026amp; Ashes\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story is set in the fictional Eastern European country of Markovia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Reunion: Former members Geo-Force, Katana, Halo, and Looker gather in Markovia for a ceremonial event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Conflict: Prince Brion (Geo-Force) discovers that Markovia's security forces are being infiltrated by a vampire cult led by Prince Roderick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA New Threat: After a series of attacks, including a bomb and an ambush by vampires, the Outsiders are declared traitors to the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eApparent Tragedy: During the initial confrontation with the vampire forces, Looker is apparently killed, though she is later revealed to have been transformed into an \"undead\" vampire herself. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificant Debuts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue is a \"key issue\" for several character introductions created by Barr and Pelletier: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSebastian Faust: A powerful magician and the son of the villain Felix Faust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTechnocrat (Geoffrey Barron): An industrialist who wears a high-tech warsuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWylde (Charlie Wylde): A friend of Technocrat who is fused with a bear by Faust's magic to save his life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication Details \u0026amp; Collecting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors should note that this issue was released in two distinct versions, \"Alpha\" and \"Omega,\" which featured different content. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreative Team: Written by Mike W. Barr and illustrated by Paul Pelletier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47575641587812,"sku":"BD41`","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_23_15_10_02_150_5e78fe13-d3f7-4e0b-bca6-cbcec5d32740.jpg?v=1766551542","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/outsiders-1-1993-cover-omega-1993-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}