CS:Astra 2

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Full Title: Astro City Special: Astra #2

Story Title: The Gordian Knot

Cover Date: December 2009

Cover Price: $3.99

Credits: Kurt Busiek (Writer), Brent Anderson (Art), Alex Ross (Cover), John Roshell and Comicraft's Jimmy Betancourt (Design and Lettering), Wendy Broome (Colors), Scott Peterson (Editor), Kristy Quinn (Assistant Editor), Ann Huntington Busiek (Managing Editor)

Publisher: Wildstorm (DC Comics Imprint)

Appearances: Armageddon (First), First Family- (Augustus Furst, Julius Furst, Natalie Furst, Nick Furst, Rex Zorus, Astra Furst ), Gavrad (First), Carissa (First)

Mentions: The Krelm, Skysweeper, Reflex 6

Narrative Voice: This two issue arc is a major departure from most Astro City comics to date, in that it uses very few narration captions to weave its tale.

Issue Summary: Astra introduces her boyfriend, Matt, to the cosmic phenomenon of the Gordian Knot.

Date of Story: Over the same night in Late May/Early June 2009 that Astro City Special: Astra #1 takes place in

Notes:

  • The cover dress of this issue is designed to evoke that of a news magazine à la Time.

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