Meltdown

    (Image, 2006-2007)
™ and © Captain Comics Corp.

The hero known as Caliente had a normal childhood, except for the dangerously high temperature he always ran. He might have gone on to be a normal adventurer, too, had something not happened that changed him forever. While fighting a team of bad guys, a hostage situation turned out badly, and now Cal’s not sure he’s a hero anymore. He lost his temper, lost control of his powers—and as this comic begins, he’s on the verge of losing his life.

At one time comics were called “grim and gritty” when normal heroes used a little excessive force. What happens, though, when one of those heroes truly goes over the edge? David Schwartz and Sean Wang ask the question in this well-done comic.

— Andy Richardson
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  • 1
    #1
    Dec 2006
    Cover: $5.99
    W: David Schwartz  ·  A: Sean Wang
    3 copies from $1.99
  • 2
    #2
    Jan 2007
    Cover: $5.99
    W: David Schwartz  ·  A: Sean Wang
    5 copies from $2.98
  • Ash 1
    Ashcan #1
    Sep 2006
    W: David Schwartz  ·  A: Sean Wang
    2 copies from $2.12
  • Bk 1
    Book #1
    Jul 2007
    Cover: $15.99
    W: David Schwartz, Robert Kirkman  ·  A: Sean Wang
    Collects Meltdown #1–2; Foreword by Robert Kirkman; Includes Behind the Scenes, Pin-Up, & Creator Bios sections; Indicia reads title as Meltdown: The Definitive Collection
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