Icon (1993 - 1997)

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Latest release: June 1, 2021
Comics
42
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About this ebook series

The launch of the Milestone line of comics, with its culturally diverse mix of super-heroes, set in the fictional city of Dakota, continues as a marooned alien walks among the citizens of Dakota, having created the guise of a conservative African-American lawyer, Augustus Freeman IV. When 15-year-old Raquel Ervin breaks into Freeman's house, she finds more than just another rich guy; she finds a role model. Raquel cajoles him into becoming Icon, the hero of Dakota. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with Art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #1 · Jan 2021 ·
5.0
The launch of the Milestone line of comics, with its culturally diverse mix of super-heroes, set in the fictional city of Dakota, continues as a marooned alien walks among the citizens of Dakota, having created the guise of a conservative African-American lawyer, Augustus Freeman IV. When 15-year-old Raquel Ervin breaks into Freeman's house, she finds more than just another rich guy; she finds a role model. Raquel cajoles him into becoming Icon, the hero of Dakota. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with Art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #2 · Feb 2021 ·
5.0
While Payback holds the Mayor hostage, ICON must take on S.H.R.E.D., the police special weapons unit…without hurting anybody. Payback reveals another secret of the Big Bang. Also, Icon and Rocket get their first taste of super-heroics. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #3 · Feb 2021 ·
5.0
Rocket follows Payback into the tunnels beneath the city as Icon makes his first public appearance as the official hero of Dakota. Written by Dwayne Mc Duffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #4 · Feb 2021 ·
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Beginning a storyline dealing with teen pregnancy. While the Hero of Dakota fights for his life. Rocket learns that her actions have consequences, as she awaits the results of a test that will forever change her life. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art and cover by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #5 · Feb 2021 ·
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The Blood Syndicate guest-stars in the first Milestone team-up as Icon goes toe to toe with Paris Island's super-powered street gang. Plus, Rocket confronts the father of her unborn child. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright and Art Nichols.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #6 · Mar 2021 ·
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Rocket comes to the aid of the recently pulped Icon, and then, while Icon and the Blood Syndicate engage in round two, Rocket goes head-to-head with Wise Son. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art and cover by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #7 · Mar 2021 ·
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Icon and Rocket are on different sides of the issue when they learn that a Dakota health food store is selling potentially lethal herbal drugs. Written by Dwayne McDuffie and pencilled by Mark Bright.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #8 · Apr 2021 ·
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Icon reveals his alien origins to Rocket, bringing to light the previously unknown secrets of who he is and how he came to Earth. This issue leads into “Shadow War,” the first Milestone crossover event. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #9 · Apr 2021 ·
4.0
“Shadow War,” Milestone’s first crossover event, continues from Hardware #11. Donner and Blitzen of the Shadow Cabinet-two women, one with superhuman strength, the other capable of super-speed-recruit Icon for their battle with the Star Chamber. But they don’t recruit Rocket. Continued in Xombi #0. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Walter Simonson.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #10 · May 2021 ·
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In the aftermath of the Shadow War, Icon plans to use the truth about the Big Bang to go after Holocaust. Meanwhile, Rocket finally tells her mother she is pregnant. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art and cover by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #11 · May 2021 ·
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Icon and Rocket learn firsthand of their power to inspire others when Todd, a young boy who enjoys playing hero, takes on a bevy of gun-wielding goons…with a little help from the Hero of Dakota. Written by Kurt Busiek, with art by Ron Wilson and Maria Beccari. Cover by M.D. Bright.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #12 · Jun 2021 ·
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Buck Wild, Mercenary Man-the most embarrassing ’70s archetype ever-makes his explosive, senses-shattering debut. But Icon and Rocket are even more embarrassed to find that he’s on their side. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #13 · Mar 1994 ·
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Icon and Rocket meet a throwback to the ’70s: Buck Wild, Mercenary Man, a hero for rent, a hero for the people. But Buck isn’t aware that he’s become an agent of the evil Lysistrata Jones. Also, a pregnant Rocket is locked in a life-and-death struggle with...gravity.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #14 · Apr 1994 ·
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Rocket's crime-fighting career could be over after her belt buckle-the source of her powers-is stolen, leaving Icon to stop the thief's violent rampage. Written and penciled by M.D. Bright and inked by Mike Gustovich. Cover by John Byrne.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #15 · May 1994 ·
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Part 4 of “Worlds Collide,” the 14-part DC/Milestone crossover event, continued from Superboy #6: Edwin Alva’s exploitation of Fred Bentson’s weird dream/reality shifting leads to Rocket’s encounter with a strange visitor from another dimension…Superboy! Continued in Steel #6. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #16 · Jun 1994 ·
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Part 11 of “Worlds Collide,” the 14-part DC/Milestone crossover event, continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #36. Superman and Icon battle each other over the newly merged bridge that joins Dakota and Metropolis while Rift waits in the wings to take on the winner. Continued in Steel #7. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #17 · Jul 1994 ·
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Icon finds his standing as the hero of Dakota disintegrating when he’s slandered by a headline-hungry public figure and becomes the object of scorn and ridicule. Written by M.D. Bright, with art by Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Bright.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #18 · Aug 1994 ·
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Part two of “The Mothership Connection”: The 155-year wait is about to end, as Icon gets prepped for an unexpected homecoming. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by M.D. Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by John Paul Leon.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #19 · Sep 1994 ·
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The “Mothership Connection” story line continues: Icon ties up some loose ends before leaving Earth…and leaving his partner, Rocket, a pregnant teenager, to protect Dakota alone. Written by M.D. Bright, with art and cover by Bright and Mike Gustovich.
Icon (1993 - 1997)
Issue #20 · Oct 1994 ·
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With Icon’s sojourn on Earth ended, Rocket discovers that the demands of a hero’s life are too much for a very pregnant girl to handle alone, forcing her to search for a new partner.