Nexus (1983) comic books 1987-1989

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"Uncle." - 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Mike Mignola. Inks by Rick Burchett. To avoid further tension between Ylum and The Web, Nexus defends space station Stacy against his uncle Lathe and the Elvonic Order. In the process he comes face to face with the Loomis sisters for the first time. "Doublecross." - 8 pages. Part 1 of 2. Continues in issue 30. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Craig Brasfield. Inks by Paul Abrams. Judah the Hammer begins his back-up stint as he defends himself from the attack of a customer unsatisfied with his services. 28 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Planet of Assassins." Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Rick Veitch. Inks by John Nyberg. Cover by Rick Veitch and Steven Bissette. Kreed and Sinclair return to the Gucci home world for re-certification as assassins and invite Nexus along. But an old vendetta against the Quatros will make the trip extremely hazardous. 28 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Nexus, Judah and Judah's pop are tempted by a demon on the dead world Marlis in "The Maze." Badger appearance (kind of). Written by Mike Baron. Art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez & John Nyberg. Back-up tale: Judah and his girlfriend Gladys star in this 8-pager by Mike Baron, Arnold Pander, Jacob Pander & John Nyberg. Cover by Garcia-Lopez & Nyberg. Cover price $1.75.

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"Flatlands." - 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Gerald Forton. Killing the warlord of Flatland leads to major trouble for Nexus as he promises to take a young man and his family home with him. But when he returns to collect them, word of a better life on Ylum has spread, and the whole town wants to go. "Between jobs." - 6 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Bill Jaaska. Judah takes a job clearing out a den of thieves, but runs into a few snags when he decides to subcontract. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Visit." - 20 pages. Part 1 of 2. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Jackson Guice. Inks by John Nyberg. Nexus only wants to visit his daughters. But the Merk insists he perform more assassinations, so Nexus deputizes Kreed and Sinclair. And he may have given them the easier job. "At the Bridge." - 6 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by John Calimee. Inks by John Nyberg. Crossing a bridge should be easy. But not when two seasoned warriors meet in the middle. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Rampage." 20 pages. Part 2 of 2. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. Nexus gave Kreed and Sinclair a list of 218 murderers to kill in his stead. But they have fallen prey to the quarto killing disease and have killed 3,418 sentients, including many innocents. Now Nexus and Judah must stop them. But can they do it without killing them? Untitled. 6 pages. Part 1 of 2. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Al Vey. Inks by John Nyberg. The son of one of Judah's teachers has been jailed in the micro prison of New Alcatraz and his father has asked Judah to break him out. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Crystal Ballroom." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. As Nexus and Sundra make a visit to the Crystal Ballroom, the Oblivioids, a mindless race that seek to destroy knowledge attack. And it may fall to Sundra to repel them. Untitled. 6 pages. Part 2 of 2. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Al Vey. Inks by John Nyberg. Judah tries to rescue his old teacher's son from New Alcatraz, but the man in question hates both his father and Judah. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Newcomer." 20 pages. Part 1 of 2. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. Mary is a new refugee who has arrived on Ylum. As she tries to meet Nexus, she learns about him from a number of other inhabitants. She also learns that Ylum may not be the paradise for refugees she always believed it to be. "The Promise." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Robb Phipps. Inks by John Nyberg. Gangster Frank Scarlet wants to hire Judah before his competition does. But when Judah turns him down, Scarlet starts a gang war with Judah that he might have cause to regret. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Mission for Mary." 20 pages. Part 2 of 2. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. New refugee Mary convinces Nexus to free her uncle from prison on Chernenko. But what if he doesn't want to leave? Plus, Mars and Ylum begin trade negotiations based on potential disasters and faulty information. "Coming of age." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Barry Crain. Inks by John Nyberg. Judahs current wrestling opponent Mel has a problem. His son is a wimp. So Judah agrees to take the boy on a night on the town that has them end up in a bar fight and jail. Just what Mel had hoped for. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Priest" - Part 1 of 2. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Paul Smith. While visiting churches on Chernenko, Nexus runs afoul of Sov Chairperson Konstantin who inhabits a childs body but has a number of nasty ideas. And a big weapon called the Bearmek. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"How to get ahead" - Part 2 of 2. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Paul Smith. Nexus turns Konstantin over to the heads. There Konstantin meets fellow prisoner Clausius, and between the two they hatch a nefarious plan to gain their freedom. "The Chi Siphons." 6 pages. Part 1 of 2. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Mark Heike. Inks by Doug Hazlewood. An attack in space leads Judah to a slaughtered starship crew and into pursuit of the fearsome Chi Siphons. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Search." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. The Loomis sisters gain access to the Boom Search Project, a telepathic search device, and use it to search for an entity to provide them with power to rival Nexus. Meanwhile, Mars employs a pair of agents to bring Kreed and Sinclair to Mars to stand trial for the Mars Massacre. Oh yes, the star of the book makes an appearance too! "The Chi Siphons, Part 2." Part 2 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Mark Heike. Inks by Doug Hazelwood. Judah and Gladys face a group of Siamese twin pirates who want to use the mindless Chi Siphons for their own purposes. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Possession." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. What is Nexus to do when his latest assignment is to assassinate a man who only committed crimes while possessed by a demon? Especially when it isnt possible to separate man from demon. "Bird & Serpent." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by John Nyberg. A tale from Judahs younger days. He is put through a number of grueling trials by his master just to prove he is ready to begin his training. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Experiment." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. The planet clockwork houses four depraved killers who are on Nexuss list. But what if he could keep his own hands clean by manipulating them into killing each other? "Bladecrete." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Neil Hansen. Just out for a walk, Judah runs afoul of a gang of street punks. It doesnt end well for the punks. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Clyde." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. Nexus attends a conference of those concerned about the Webs Gravity Well project and consents to return to the bowl shaped world to enlist help. While on Ylum, Clyde, commander of Ylum's space fleet meets up with the agents Mars has sent to kidnap Kreed and Sinclair. "Contract on Judah." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Jim Balent. Inks by Ralph Cabrera. A jealous adjudicators guild sends a couple of assassins to eliminate Judah who they feel is constantly stealing their thunder. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Portrait of Death." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Paul Smith. Morris March in on Nexuss list, but he is a dying old man with a number of people close to him who would like him gone even sooner. All the while his son uses his art skills in some very disturbing ways. 'Guild War, Part 1 - Zzasha." Part 1 of 3. Continued in issue 45. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Angel Medina. Inks by Ralph Cabrera. An old flame of Judahs is hired by the assassins guild to do him in. But some old flames still burn bright. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Kreed." Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Paul Smith. Nexus and Judah set off for the bowl shaped world, and of course they encounter The Badger on the way. While on Ylum, Mars's agents come into conflict with Kreed, with none of the combatants coming through unscathed. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Return to the bowl shaped world." Part 1 of 6. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. Nexus, Judah, and Badger begin their trek across the bowl shaped world and their specially designed ship pays immediate dividends. "Guild War, Part 2 – Broadsword." Part 2 of 3. Continued from issue 43. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Angel Medina. Inks by Sam Grainger. Judah and Zzasha enlist telekinetic heads to help them free Zzasha's brother from the assassins guild. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Buccaneers." Part 2 of 6. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. Adventure on the high seas as Nexus, Judah, and Badger encounter pirates on their journey across the bowl shaped world. From them they learn of the pirate's master, the fearsome Sklar. "Kali." Part 3 of 3. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Angel Medina. Inks by Sam Grainger. His efforts to end his battle with the assassins guild lead Judah into a confrontation with the fearsome creature Kali. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Center." Part 3 of 6. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. On their journey to the center of the bowl shaped world, Nexus, Judah, and Badger meet an old friend, and learn that Ashram, the creature they have come to this world to find, has been taken prisoner by the warlord Sklar. "The Pacifist." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Tom Dougherty. Inks by Alex Wald. Wounded in battle, Judah is nursed back to health by a family that does not believe in fighting. Unfortunately, the raiding party the wounded Judah doesnt care what the family believes. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Jars of Sklar." Part 4 of 6. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. As they attempt to escape from the warlord Sklar, Nexus, Judah and Badger learn crucial information about their mission to the bowl shaped world. Meanwhile, Kreed receives the verdict for his crimes on Mars. "Zagbust." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Chris Merrinan. Inks by Jim Nelson. Judah tracks down a drug dealer who was responsible for the death of an old friend. 26 pages. Full color. Last $1.75 cover-priced issue. Cover price $1.75.

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"Mezzmerized." Part 5 of 6. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Paul Smith. Inks by John Nyberg. Mezz meets Michana Loomis! The final showdown with Sklar! The bowl shaped world threatens to collapse! Gravity Well threatens to consume the solar system! And all of this is just a lead in to the 50th issue! "Ma-Kai — The Devil Children." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Mike Harris. A young Judah makes his first assault on the despots who rule his home world of Thune. 26 pages. Full color. First $1.95 cover-priced issue. Cover price $1.95.

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"Untitled." Part 6 of 6. 46 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Steve Rude. Nexus must team with the creature Ashram to save both the bowl shaped world from the machinations of Sklar, and the solar system from the Gravity Well. But even if he does all of this, the final fate of Kreed may have the most lasting effect on his life. Issue also includes a 2 page feature on the creation of the cover and the comic. 48 pages. Square bound. Full color. Cover price $3.50.

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"Kreed's Arm." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Paul Smith. Inks by John Nyberg. The immersion tank in his quarters has long been used by Nexus to cure any physical harm he has suffered. But now, all he has left of his friend Kreed is his arm. Can Nexus use the tank to revive an entire being from just an arm? "The Domino Principle." 6 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Shea Anton Pensa. The people of Pincushion died, leaving the planet totally covered in skyscrapers. It is to this world that Judah and old friend Jacques travel to retrieve the fabled… Elvis Decanter. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Take this job and shove it." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Paul Smith. Inks by John Nyberg. Dispirited at not being able to save Kreed despite all of his power, Horatio tells The Merk he is quitting the job of Nexus. On his return from the caverns of Ylum, he encounters the demon Farouk and a mess of dirty politics surrounding Ylum's upcoming election. Issue also includes a 6 page text feature called "Baron's non-linear guide to the Nexus universe" that examines the creation of the series. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Candidate's Debate." Part 1 of 3. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Paul Smith. Inks by John Nyberg. The candidates for president of Ylum hold a televised debate, but the mudslinging is interrupted as an old foe of Nexuss attacks the moon. Meanwhile, Horatio attempts to pay penance for his years as Nexus by becoming a missionary on the planet Flatlandia. Issue also includes part 2 of the text feature, "Baron's non-linear guide to the Nexus universe." 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Election Day." Part 2 of 3. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Paul Smith. Inks by John Nyberg. As the election on Ylum approaches, president Tyrone takes to the battlefield to fight for his home. While on Flatlandia, Horatio's ministrations lead to a dire warning. Issue also includes part 3 of the text feature, "Barons non-linear guide to the Nexus universe." 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"A job for Gucci's." Part 3 of 3. 20 pages. Plot by Mike Baron and Paul Smith. Script by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Paul Smith. Judah arrives to lend a hand as the battle of Ylum reaches its climax. On Flatlandia, despair begins to eat away at Horatio. Issue concludes the text feature, "Baron's non-linear guide to the Nexus universe." 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Audition." Part 1 of 2. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Spyder (Neil Hansen). Inks by Bob Dvorak. The Merk"s latest choice for Nexus is put through his paces. Beneath Ylum, Sundra meets the demon Farouk, who seems very kind and helpful until he reverts to his demonic ways. "Dead in the water." 6 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Michael Dooney. Inks by John Nyberg. Sharks and pirates hold little challenge for Judah, but can he beat the little girl he is protecting at a game of gin rummy? 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Trade war." Part 2 of 2. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Adam Hughes. Inks by John Nyberg. Vooper and Honest Crocus throw Ylum into chaos as they try to capitalize on the recent attack on the moon by selling weapons to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Plus, Stanislaus Korivitsky is the latest to take the job as Nexus. "The Mogul." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Steve Epting. A father's desire for justice sets Judah on the trail of a disreputable film maker. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Stan." Part 1 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Steve Rude. New Nexus Stan begins his career with a fresh sense of purpose. But it may not be as easy as he dreamed as he becomes embroiled in a dispute between the Scorporation, with its president A J Cronin, and the telekinetic heads of Headworld. "The 11th chromosome." Part 1 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Steve Epting. Judah becomes involved in corporate hi-jinx as his latest flame is used as a mule for a virus designed to wipe out an entire company. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Scorporation." Part 2 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by Steve Huston. A fail safe device that leads to the deaths of hundreds. A bomb intended to wipe out Judah and a group from Headworld. A dishonest trade consortium. All lead to a ramping up of the conflict between the new Nexus and the Scorporation. "The 11th chromosome, part II." Part 2 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Steve Epting. Fighting fire with fire, Judah strikes back at IMC with a virus of his own to counteract the deadly one they planned to release. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Wipe out." Part 3 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Steve Rude. Nexus is tasked by The Merk to come up with more creative means of dispatching mass murderers. So when the head of the evil Scorporation places his consciousness inside a computer, Nexus decides to become a computer virus himself. "The healer." Part 1 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Phil Hester. Inks by Mark Mckenna. A young thief gains healing powers when he steals from a lab. But since he killed someone, Judah is on the case and doesn't care about the good deeds he now performs. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Sabbatical." Part 4 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Story and cover pencils by Greg Guler. Story and cover inks by Mark McKenna. The Merks demands and methods become more and more alien, causing Stan to seek advice from Horatio, the original Nexus, unaware that the Scorporation's killer machine is on his trail. "The healer, part 2." Part 2 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Phil Hester. Inks by Paul Fricke. Can a young drug addict find redemption when he develops the ability to heal others? And will he survive long enough to find out as Judah pursues him due to his previous crimes? 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Greg Guler and Hilary Barta. Rip boom. Part 5 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Greg Guler. Inks by Tom Baxa. Without the benefit of power from The Merk, Stan, Horatio and Sundra face off against the Scorporations killer robot. Burning Bridges. 6 pages. Story by Ian Carney. Art by Steve Epting. A day in the life of a real estate agent. No, really, thats it. Oh, wait. Did we mention that hes a zombie real estate agent resurrected? Sorry. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Nuclear heart." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Story and cover pencils by Greg Guler. Story and cover inks by Tom Baxa. Seemingly deserted by The Merk, Stan runs afoul of the Elvonic Brotherhood as he defends a woman with a nuclear heart. Something Elvon considers a blasphemy. "Book contract." 6 pages. Story by Peter David. Pencils by Phillip Hester. Inks by Paul Fricke. The satirical novel "Alvin and the Chip Monks" enrages the Elvonic order to the point that they employ Judah to "do the right thing." Of course Judah and the Elvonics might have different ideas as to what that might be. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.