WRITTEN BY LEONARD BANAAG; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO In stores December 19. Young Axel Shadowstorm is going to have to grow up fast if he's to survive the coming days. Now he is on the front lines with General Ashur as his Helian forces prepare to storm the gates of the Citadel. A victory puts them one step closer to freedom, but defeat could cost them all their lives. Axel tries to do his part by relieving the soldiers' tension with one of his stories. But while the soldiers are distracted, something is watching from the surrounding darkness. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95
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