Adventures of the Outsiders (Volume 1) with a cover date of January, 1987.
Synopsis for "Breaking the Bank!"
This story is reprinted from Outsiders #3.
In the Soviet Union, General-Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev entered his office to find the Bad Samaritan waiting for him, with a proposition to help the country's economic problems. In Los Angeles, Halo was attempting to convince Katana to let her buy a dress with the money from the Markovian government. Meanwhile, Looker met with a talent agent named Roger Dumont, who asked her for a background check. When, Looker refused, Dumont was intrigued by what secrets she may have held. In Fort Knox, Kentucky, Bad Samaritan ,posing as John Hastings, was withdrawing $5,000 from an armored truck. Later, in Washington, D.C., William Vickers met with Prince Brion Markov, regarding the death of John Hastings, who stole printing plates that could print Markovian money. Vickers told Brion that the A.S.A. would contact King Gregor. However, Brion believed that Vickers and the A.S.A. could not be trusted. Jefferson Pierce drove to visit Lynn Stewart, who was visited by Edward Bentama, President of the EurAfrican Nations Council. Geo-Force rallied the Outsiders to an abandoned farm in Virginia to pursue Bad Samaritan. The Force of July were also present and fought against the Outsiders, allowing Bad Samaritan to escape.
Appearing in "Breaking the Bank!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Edward Bentama, President of the EurAfrican Nations Council (First appearance)
- Lynn Stewart
- Mikhail Gorbachev
- Sapphire Stagg
Antagonists:
- Bad Samaritan (First appearance)
- Force of July
Other Characters:
- American Security Agency (Behind the scenes)
- B. Eric Blairman (Mentioned only)
- Captain Sturdev (Single appearance)
- Carla (Lynn's secretary)
- Charlie (Single appearance)
- John Hastings (Mentioned only)
- King Gregor (portrait)
- King Viktor (portrait)
- Major Fremont (Single appearance)
- Miss Robales (Prince Brion's secretary)
- Mrs. Rossov (Single appearance)
- Ralph (Single appearance)
- Roger Dumont (talent agent)
Locations:
- California
- Los Angeles
- Brentwood Apartments
- Markovian Embassy
- Santa Monica
- Stewart Public Relations
- Stone Canyon Drive
- Wilshire Blvd.
- Los Angeles
- Kentucky
- Russia/Soviet Union
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
Items:
- F.A.M.I.N.E. (album)
- Soultaker Sword
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Grip of the Untouchables! Part Two"
This story is reprinted from Outsiders #3.
Looker was confronting a gang of intangible criminals called the Untouchables, who attempted to extort and threatened to murder a girl named Chris Fredericks. Looker looked into Chris' eyes, giving her the knowledge what to do, so the latter pressed one of the gang members' belts and caused him to become tangible, allowing him to be attacked. Then, Looker freed the other people who were kidnapped by the Untouchables, before apprehending them and leaving them for the police.
Appearing in "Grip of the Untouchables! Part Two"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Chris Fredericks (producer's daughter)
Antagonists:
- The Untouchables
- Frank
- Sherry
Other Characters:
- Carl Fredericks (producer)
- Roger Dumont (talent agent)
- Eliot Ness (Mentioned only)
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- This is a full-issue reprint of Outsiders #3.