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Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) comic books 2001-2003

  • Issue #1
    Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) 1

    (w) Jay Faerber (p) Patrick Gleason & Amanda Conner (i) John Wycough & Jimmy Palmiotti Two stories in every issue! When she marries into the illustrious Noble family, average girl Liz Donnelly gets to see a side of the world's greatest super-heroes that few others know exists. Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Liz's marriage to the super-fast Race Noble is the impetus for change in the lives of a number of Nobles, as Icarus displays a jealously no robot should possess; the teen hearthrob Zephyr receives news that will change her life forever; and Liz gets a glimpse as to just how far her new sister-in-law, the devious Celeste, will go to protect her favored status within the family. BONUS 8-PAGE BACK-UP STORY, with art by Amanda Conner (Gate Crasher) & Jimmy Palmiotti. (Punisher). The year is 1977, and Gaia's plan to keep secret her pregnancy with Race goes awry when she goes into premature labor, which shatters the illusion spell she'd been wearing for months. Making matters worse, the person she most hoped to hide her news from is the only person on-hand to assist ? her estranged husband, Doc! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2A
    Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) 2A

    (W) Jay Faerber (P) Patrick Gleason & Jamal Igle (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker Cover A by Patrick Gleason; Cover B by Randy Green Bi-Monthly Ongoing Series In stores the week of March 6th. The Concept: Having married into the illustrious Noble family, everywoman Liz Donnelly gets to see a side of the world's greatest super-heroes that few others know exists. Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. It's like the Kennedys with super-powers! Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: Part 2 of a 4-issue story arc! While the Noble family reels from last issue's events, Doc and Gaia have a confrontation that just may end their marriage; Rusty comes out of seclusion; Frost and Celeste take their secret affair into dangerous waters; and Zephyr entrusts Krennick with a personal secret. Jamal Igle (New Warriors) pencils the back-up story, which depicts the terrible attack that left Rusty near death... and almost tore his family apart. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2B
    Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) 2B
    • Signed by writer Jay Faerber with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.
  • Issue #3A
    Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) 3A

    (W) Jay Faerber (P) Patrick Gleason & Jeff Johnson (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker Cover A by Patrick Gleason Cover B by ChrisCross In stores the week of May 8th. The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super- heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: Part 3 of a 4-issue story arc. Frost and Rusty come to blows over Celeste, while the rest of the Nobles are summoned to the hospital as another tragedy befalls the family. Meanwhile, Doc is still missing, and you'll never believe who shows up in Krennick's bed. Plus, Jeff Johnson (Fantastic Four) pencils the back-up story, in which Race is trapped in an alien dimension with Krennick, who was then his sworn enemy. FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly Ongoing Series Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3B
    Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) 3B

    (W) Jay Faerber (P) Patrick Gleason & Jeff Johnson (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker Cover A by Patrick Gleason Cover B by ChrisCross In stores the week of May 8th. The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super- heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: Part 3 of a 4-issue story arc. Frost and Rusty come to blows over Celeste, while the rest of the Nobles are summoned to the hospital as another tragedy befalls the family. Meanwhile, Doc is still missing, and you'll never believe who shows up in Krennick's bed. Plus, Jeff Johnson (Fantastic Four) pencils the back-up story, in which Race is trapped in an alien dimension with Krennick, who was then his sworn enemy. FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly Ongoing Series Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #4A
    Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) 4A

    Patrick Gleason Cover (W) Jay Faerber (P) Patrick Gleason & Sean Claureti (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize 'until death do you part' would come so soon! Now she's a stranger in a strange land-an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: Part 4 of 'In Sickness and in Health,' a 4-issue story arc. Race's murderer is revealed! Liz is abducted by someone she thought was a friend, and brought to the killer's lair. There, she's reunited with Doc, and the pair learn the killer's true intentions. Meanwhile, Krennick and Zephyr conspire against the rest of the family. Newcomer Sean Clauretie pencils the back-up story, in which we get a look inside the twisted mind of Race's murderer. Cover A by Patrick Gleason; Cover B by Mike Avon Oeming. Bimonthly ongoing series In stores the week of July 10th. FC 32pp $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #4B
    Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) 4B

    Mike Avon Oeming Cover (W) Jay Faerber (P) Patrick Gleason & Sean Claureti (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize 'until death do you part' would come so soon! Now she's a stranger in a strange land-an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: Part 4 of 'In Sickness and in Health,' a 4-issue story arc. Race's murderer is revealed! Liz is abducted by someone she thought was a friend, and brought to the killer's lair. There, she's reunited with Doc, and the pair learn the killer's true intentions. Meanwhile, Krennick and Zephyr conspire against the rest of the family. Newcomer Sean Clauretie pencils the back-up story, in which we get a look inside the twisted mind of Race's murderer. Cover A by Patrick Gleason; Cover B by Mike Avon Oeming. Bimonthly ongoing series In stores the week of July 10th. FC 32pp $2.95 Cover price $2.95.