Youngblood Strikefile # 1 1993 Signed by Jae Lee (maybe) NM-

Signed by Jae Lee (maybe) #halfpricebooksfind 

Youngblood Strikefile #1, published by Image Comics in April 1993, is an anthology-style series designed to flesh out the secret histories of Rob Liefeld’s premiere superhero team. Unlike the main title's focus on current events, this issue features two separate prequel stories.

Story 1: "The Killing Game"

This segment serves as an origin story for Diehard, the team’s cybernetic soldier.

• The Plot: Set in the late 1960s, it reveals Diehard was part of a government project to create the ultimate super-soldier.
• Key Reveal: The story highlights the moral ambiguity of his creators and his first major mission alongside a younger Battlestone.
• Creative Team: Written by Rob Liefeld and Eric Stephenson, with art by Jae Lee, known for his dark, atmospheric style.

Story 2: "Deep Cover"

This story focuses on Chapel, the team’s ruthless government assassin.

• The Plot: It explores Chapel's past as a black-ops agent before joining Youngblood. The narrative emphasizes his cold efficiency and willingness to cross lines that other heroes won't.
• Connection: This backstory heavily informs his later actions in the Spawn series (where he is revealed as Al Simmons' killer).
• Creative Team: Written by Rob Liefeld and Eric Stephenson, with pencils by Rob Liefeld himself.