Astro City: The Dark Age Book One No.3

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Full Title: Astro City: The Dark Age Book One #3

Story Title: Casualties of War

Cover Date: October 2005

Cover Price: $2.99

Credits: Kurt Busiek (Story), Brent Anderson (Art), Alex Ross (Cover), Comicraft's John Roshell (Lettering and Design), Alex Sinclair (Colors), Ben Abernathy (Editor), Kristy Quinn (Assistant Editor), Ann Huntington Busiek (Managing Editor)

Publisher: Wildstorm Signature (Wildstorm and DC Comics Imprint)

Appearances: Silver Agent, Charles Williams, Royal Williams, Jack-in-the-Box, Honor Guard- (Starfighter, Black Rapier, Mermaid, El Hombre)Rex, First Family- (Augustus Furst, Julius Furst, Nick Furst, Natalie Furst), Magmadrake (First), Monster Troops, E.A.G.L.E., Blue Knight, Simon Magus, Hellhound, Street Angel, Quarrel I, Pyramid, Aubrey Jason (First)

Mentions: Mad Maharajah, Richie Forgione, Madame Majestrix,

Narrative Voice: Alternating between Charles and Royal Williams

Issue Summary: The Blue Knight is reported dead, making Royal think he's outlasted him. Charles and Royal finally go their separate ways after an argument. Plus, more is revealed about Charles and Royal's past.

Date of Story: Starting on February 27, 1973 and into the first couple weeks of March 1973

Rocket Headlines: Guilty