The Pact (Vol. 2)

    (Image, 2005-2006)
™ and © 2005 Jim Valentino

The Pact is what Teen Titans used to be. They’re not so much a hero team as super-powered teens who hang out together because they understand one another in ways that others can’t. Invincible, Shadowhawk, Firebreather, and Zephyr, unite against the threat of—Duncan’s dad. (He happens to be a dragon.) The manner in which they come together is pleasantly reminiscent of The Avengers’ origin.

Each issue is by a different creative team, and it’s interesting to see their takes. The third issue, featuring Quantum Girl, is a bit more super-heroic than the first two. Who is Quantum Girl? She’s a forgotten hero, in the same vein as Triumph and Sentry. (And who was that girl in Justice League? Moon Maiden? Lunar Lass? Well, that’s the point: She’s been forgotten!) It also features the future dystopia to be changed. (See Spawn/Wildcats and umpteen others.) It’s not a bad story or even intentionally derivative. It’s just more battle and less heart than the others, at least until the end. The Pact series is definitely worth a look.

— Jack Abramowitz
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The Pact (Vol. 2) #1

April, 2005
Cover Price: $2.99
1 copy available for $32.95 		Jim Valentino, Jay Faerber, Phil Hester, Robert KirkmanJim Valentino
The Pact (Vol. 2) #3

June, 2005
Cover Price: $2.95
1 copy available for $32.95 		Phil HesterCarlos Rodriguez