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Astro City #5
What secrets hide in Astro City's past? And what does the Broken Man fear? Take a look into the days before Astro City was renamed as you meet the Blasphemy Agency, watch Dame Progress battle Mister Cakewalk, and learn what lies behind the mask of Lord Saampa, the Serpent's Tongue, in a trio of revelatory adventures. Hints, portents, and mysteries unfold, as the Broken Man's story is explored.
Characters: Broken Man, Dame Progress, Lord Saampa, Mister Cakewalk
Creative roster
Alex Ross (Cover)
Alex Sinclair (Letterer)
Brent Anderson (Artist)
Jessica Chen (Assistant Editor)
Jimmy Betancourt (Designer, Letterer)
John G Roshell (Designer, Letterer)
Kristy Quinn (Editor)
Kurt Busiek (Writer)
Shelly Bond (Executive Editor)
Story DNA — may contain spoilers
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