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Herocopia, the officially sanctioned, fan-developed website for all things relating to the award winning comic series, Astro City. Biographies of heroes and villains, information on special places, insights on supporting cast, ordinary citizens and events, background details on weapons, headquarters, gadgets and gear. Along with histories, issue summaries, annotations, time-lines, and fan speculation galore. It's all here and we welcome you to join in the fun.
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Astro City Book Collections:
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Purchase at Amazon.com
Purchase at Amazon.com
Purchase at Amazon.com
Purchase at Amazon.com
Purchase at Amazon.com
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Showcase Entries
- New & Upcoming
• L.S.Deviant
• The Incarnate
• Joey Platypus
• Hellhound
• Black Velvet
• Tommy Gunn
• Bamboo
- In Progress
• Charles Williams
• Royal Williams
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Featured Articles
The events of a dark age conjure dark characters. None it would seem, darker than the Pale Horseman. Riding a flying, fiery horse, his own body also a blazing inferno, the Pale Horseman came to dispense judgment. Maniacal laughter was his calling card, burning death his only verdict. No transgression was too small, no victim spared. What made it all the worse, it seemed that no one knew how to stop him.
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He burst upon Astro City and the world in the late 1950s. Part of a growing wave of good masks dedicated to protecting society from the bad masks. Only one problem, sometimes society in its desire to see things in simple terms like win or lose, and black and white, overlook the human aspects behind the masks, showing little to no appreciation for their efforts, especially during the bad times. The Silver Agent, more so than any other good mask, endured those harsh judgments, and during the Dark Age of Astro City they peaked...
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Jitterjack, a top assassin; Platypus a mid-ranking crime boss; coded team level names like Tiger and Jackal. Pyramid is a worldwide, well organized, well financed criminal enterprise. Its activities during the Dark Age of Astro City and America are intense, ambitious and ongoing. It's also a growing empire spreading its influences around the globe. New members are being recruited, including...
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Sarah Brandeis was a regular working woman, assisting Dr. McGillicuddy, an archaeologist investigating a somewhat insignificant historical site. But then they discover the Gem of Thebis, a necklace with great magical powers. After that, Sarah's life is changed forever.
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For many years Dr. Gearbox acted both as a supplier of robotics technology to the superhuman criminal community, and on his own, using his robots in numerous attempts to seize or extort wealth from banks, governments and other sources.
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Her early years were spent working with the Omega Rangers. It was the proving grounds for her later invitation to join Honor Guard. Quarrel is the epitome of hard work leading to realized ambitions. Her story starts at a young age, daughter of an infamous and not so successful criminal...
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To Serve and Protect
At last, the full story of the Silver Agent's fateful journey through time – including his origin, his greatest battles and his ultimate fate – can be revealed. It's all right here in a 2-issue miniseries spanning from the late 1950s to the far future. Guest-starring a constellation of Astro City stars and introducing the Silver Centurions, this very personal story will blow readers away on a galactic scale.
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Storm's End
This grand finale is the extra-length climax to the biggest Astro City epic ever! The Silver Agent! The Pale Horseman! Lord Sovereign! Honor Guard! Charles and Royal's quest for vengeance reaches its shattering conclusion, changing their lives – and Astro City's destiny – forever!
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