Comet 1,2 set

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Alex Nino. The Origin of The Comet, script by Bill Dubay, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Alex Nino; John Dickering and Joe Higgins share an apartment and John tells Joe all about the secret history of the Comet, including the deaths he caused through the use of his powers. The Hangman’s Noose, script by Bill Dubay, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rudy Nebres; Bob Dickering lies dying in a hospital as his son Steve dons the costume to become the new Hangman; Steve wants nothing to do with his father, and goes to avenge the beating of a young boy by a street gang. As Steve has more nightmares about the Hangman, Thelma contacts John as Bob is closer to death; The Comet reveals more of his origins and Bob confesses that he abused Steve throughout his life in order to make him stronger; Steve learns that Timmy was beaten by his mother and not a street gang as he previously thought; Steve races across town to stop any more abuse, but is arrested after he batters Mrs. Carpenter’s door down.