Hero (2003) comic books

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores February 12. A classic DC concept is updated in a new ongoing series! The mysterious H-E-R-O device grants super-powers to its bearer, but how will each handle those powers? In this powerful debut issue, Jerry Feldon sees Superman in action, and realizes he can never measure up to the Man of Steel. But then he finds the device. Can it help him rise above his depression? Cover price $2.50.

Issue #2

Hero (2003) #2

Published May 2003 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores March 12. Dial up this exciting second issue of this new ongoing series! His excitement over his new powers waning, Jerry embarks on a mission to give his life meaning: becoming a crimefighter! But the life of a super-hero isn't all it's cracked up to be... and it may have deadly consequences! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #3

Hero (2003) #3

Published Jun 2003 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET The reinvention of the Dial H for Hero concept continues! Jerry Feldon's learning that life as a super-hero isn't all it's cracked up to be! Jerry decides to share the secret of H-E-R-O with Molly, the girl he loves. But when a gunman robs their restaurant, Jerry's powers might be the only thing that can save Molly ? if he doesn't screw things up and accidentally kill her instead! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #4

Hero (2003) #4

Published Jul 2003 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores May 14. The conclusion to "Powers and Abilities!" Despondent over the catastrophe he caused trying to save the day, Jerry Feldon decides to use the H-E-R-O device to end it all. Will his salvation come from the most unexpected source possible? And next month, meet Matt Allen. He's got a great job, a loving family, the high score on his company's bowling team...and the H-E-R-O device! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #5

Hero (2003) #5

Published Aug 2003 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores June 11. The H-E-R-O device passes into a new set of hands! Meet Matt Allen. He's got a great job, a loving wife and family, the high score on his company's bowling team...and the H-E-R-O device. There's a good chance things are never gonna be the same for Matt again! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #6

Hero (2003) #6

Published Sep 2003 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores July 16. Young Andrea Allen has found the H-E-R-O device! Just in time, too, because her middle school has been overrun by super-heroes, super-villains, and invaders from another dimension. Can she sort this mess out before she gets expelled? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #7

Hero (2003) #7

Published Oct 2003 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores August 13. Kicking off a new 2-part story! A group of guys calling themselves Chaos, Inc. finds the H- E-R-O device and records their crazy, irresponsible super-powered stunts on digicam, quickly turning them into the hottest thing on the underground Internet video circuit! Meanwhile, someone who's been searching for the H-E-R- O device through the years stumbles onto Chaos Inc.'s website and finally realizes who's in possession of the treasured device. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #8

Hero (2003) #8

Published Nov 2003 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores September 10. Part 2 of a special 2-part story! When we last left the guys of "Captain Chaos Productions," they were using the earth-shattering powers of the H-E-R-O device to perform dimwitted stunts and random acts of destruction. Now slick Hollywood producer Ronnie Barzell promises he can deliver fame and fortune. Does he really want to make them famous, or just get his hands on the device? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #9

Hero (2003) #9

Published Dec 2003 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores October 8. A new storyline begins ? and not everyone who gets the H-E-R-O device wants to be a hero! Gotham City native Tony Finch has another dream: to be the greatest super-villain of all time! He's made his plans. He's done his homework. And now, thanks to the device, he has the power. The question is: What's he going to do with it in a city defended by Batman and populated by a horde of other villains? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #10

Hero (2003) #10

Published Jan 2004 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores November 12. "A World Made of Glass," Part 2 of 2. Lesson One in Gotham City is "don't screw with the Joker, or the punchline could be your death." Would-be supervillain Tony Finch, who now has the H-E-R-O device, learned that lesson the hard way years ago.but people don't forget a thing like that in Gotham.not for a long, long time. Now that Tony's dabbling in the super-villain game, will he wind up on top of the heap, or fitted for one of the special jackets they hand out at Arkham? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #11

Hero (2003) #11

Published Feb 2004 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores December 10. Metropolis archaeologists find some rather unusual ancient cave art featuring what looks to be a prehistoric super-hero. Go back thousands of years to those thrilling bygone days of early man and see what happens when the H-Dial falls into the hands of a Cro-Magnon! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Issue #12

Hero (2003) #12

Published Mar 2004 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores January 14. Part 1 of the 3-part "Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes." Tough guy Joe Hamill thought it would be great to use the H-E-R-O device...but he got more than he bargained for! Now he's been transformed into Electro Lass, and, having lost the mystical dial, he has no way to transform back into his manly self. What's a guy...er, girl...to do? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #13

Hero (2003) #13

Published Apr 2004 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores February 11. Part 2 of the 3-part "Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes." After using ? and then losing ? the H-E-R-O device, Joe Hamill continues to struggle with his new life as a super-heroine. The powers are great, but being trapped in the body of a gorgeous woman is beginning to push Joe over the edge ? especially after a very disturbing encounter with his best friend. Can Joe's ex-girlfriend Amy help him? Or at least help him pick out some decent clothes? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #14

Hero (2003) #14

Published May 2004 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores March 10. The unbelievable conclusion to the 3-part "Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!" Still stuck in the body of beautiful, buxom Electro Lass, Joe Miller gets more and more desperate to find the H-E-R-O device and change back into his normal, male self. As Joe's story speeds to its shocking finale, things can't get much worse...or can they? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #15

Hero (2003) #15

Published Jun 2004 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET Good Guys and Bad Guys Part 1 of 4. Former H-E-R-O device owner Robby Reed stars in an issue featuring the debut of new series artist Dale Eaglesham (Sigil)! Of all the people who've possessed the H-E-R-O device, Robby Reed had it the longest. For years, he transformed into heroes like "Giant Boy," "King Kandy" and "The Mighty Moppet." Now, decades later, he shows up at the door of Jerry Feldon (last seen using the device in H-E-R-O #1-4) and tells him that they've got to track it down together! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #16

Hero (2003) #16

Published Jul 2004 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY JASON PEARSON Good Guys and Bad Guys Part 2 of 4. Imagine a serial killer. Now imagine one who's all-powerful, thanks to the H-E-R-O device. Robby Reed, who used the device himself years ago, follows the trail of bodies in the killer's wake, hoping he can stop the super-powered maniac. Reed enlists the aid of Jerry Feldon (the star of H-E-R-O #1-4), promising him the secret of unlocking his own super powers...if he's willing to put his life on the line! FC, 32 pg. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #17

Hero (2003) #17

Published Aug 2004 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY JASON PEARSON Good Guys and Bad Guys Part 3 of 4. There's a super-powered serial killer on the loose, but former H-E-R-O device users Jerry Feldon and Robby Reed aren't ready to face him. Robby fears what's waiting for him in the future, and Jerry fears that Reed himself is crazy and might be the real danger. But ready or not, the killer is carving a path of death and destruction...and it's leading right to our reluctant pair of heroes! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #18

Hero (2003) #18

Published Sep 2004 by DC.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores July 14. Good Guys and Bad Guys Part 4 of 4 comes to a bone-crushing conclusion! Jerry Feldon and Robby Reed ? former users of the H-E-R-O device ? confront its current owner, a ruthless serial killer with almost unlimited powers. To save innocent lives, they'll have to put theirs on the line ? and there's no guarantee either one will walk away from this battle. They may have the killer outnumbered, but they're outmatched, outgunned and just about out of options! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Issue #19P

Hero (2003) #19P

Published Oct 2004 by DC.

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Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by Kelsey Shannon In Part 1 of the 4-part"Picking up the Pieces," the battle is over, but the war continues! The heroes have suffered devasting losses, and the villain has fled with the H- device. Now he's building an army of former H-E-R-Os while Robby Reed, the original user, tries to figure out a way to fight a super-powered army ? alone. On sale Aug 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Issue #19U

Hero (2003) #19U

Published Oct 2004 by DC.

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Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by Kelsey Shannon In Part 1 of the 4-part"Picking up the Pieces," the battle is over, but the war continues! The heroes have suffered devasting losses, and the villain has fled with the H- device. Now he's building an army of former H-E-R-Os while Robby Reed, the original user, tries to figure out a way to fight a super-powered army ? alone. On sale Aug 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Issue #20

Hero (2003) #20

Published Nov 2004 by DC.

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Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by Kelsey Shannon In Part 2 of the 4-part"Picking up the Pieces," former H-device user Tony Finch finally has his chance to be a super-villain thanks to a super-powered maniac. When they try to recruit other former users, can a battered Robby Reed beat them to the punch? On sale Sept 22 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Issue #21

Hero (2003) #21

Published Dec 2004 by DC.

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Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by Kelsey Shannon Picking Up the Pieces 3/4. The battle lines over the H-E-R-O device are drawn: Robby Reed and his team face off against a villain created by the device, with powers that dwarf all the others combined. Plus, Matt Allen (from H-E-R-O #5) learns his daughter has been kidnapped, and he isn't happy! On sale Oct 20 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Issue #22

Hero (2003) #22

Published Jan 2005 by DC.

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