Deathblow #0 is an issue of the series Deathblow (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 1996.
Synopsis for the 1st Story
This story is reprinted from Darker Image #1.
In the Central American country of Costa Mesa, International Operations operative Michael Cray, a.k.a. Deathblow, is transported up a river by boat. Once the boat docks, he executes its captain. In Washington, D.C., IO chief Miles Craven and Director of Operations John Lynch brief one of Cray's former subordinates, Lt. J. L. Conrad, on his next mission. They falsely tell him that Cray has gone rogue and plans to assassinate Costa Mesan dictator Manuel Ortega. They then order Conrad and his strike team to intercept Cray in Costa Mesa and kill him. Later, as a skeptical Conrad and his men arrive in country, Lynch questions the necessity of the assignment. Craven tells him that Ortega has become a liability to the U.S. government and is to be taken out with credible deniability.
Appearing in the 1st Story
Featured Characters:
- Deathblow (First appearance)
Supporting Characters:
- International Operations (Special Operations Group)
- Blackbird (First appearance)
- Czar Craven (First appearance)
- Director Lynch
- Ford (First appearance)
- Hopper (First appearance)
- J.L. Conrad (First appearance)
Antagonists:
- Manuel Ortega (First appearance)
Other Characters:
- Paulo (Single appearance; dies)
- Savage Dragon (Mentioned only)
- Team 7 (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Central America
- Costa Mesa
- McLean, Virginia (Mentioned only)
- Washington, D.C.
Items:
- Pietro Handgun
Vehicles:
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