Deadly Duo, Vol. 1 #1 (Image Comics 1994) Andy Smith Regular Cover

Deadly Duo, Vol. 1 #1 (Image Comics 1994) — Andy Smith Regular Cover

Step into the mid-1990s Image Comics universe with this debut issue, where Kid Avenger travels back in time and teams up with Kill Cat in an action-packed, color-filled adventure. The creative team brings the story to life with a blend of bold visuals and sharp storytelling that captures the era’s distinctive comic book energy.

Cover pencils by Andy Smith, inks by Randy Elliott. Script by Erik Larsen; pencils by Andy Smith; inks by Randy Elliott. 36 pages, full color. Untitled story. Cover price $2.50.

• Story premise: Kid Avenger travels back in time to join forces with Kill Cat for a crossover-style adventure that blends time-travel intrigue with street-smart heroics.
• Ensemble appearances: Dart, Radiator, Slasher, Laff-a-Lot, Sister Sinister, Bashmaster, The Ripper, Shovelnose, The Gossip, Deathjob, and Cement Man make appearances, adding a quirky, colorful roster to the narrative.
• Creative team: Erik Larsen writes, with Andy Smith providing the pencils and cover, and Randy Elliott on inks, delivering a cohesive visual flow from page to page.
• Format and presentation: 36 pages of full color storytelling, featuring a stand-alone untitled story in a single-issue format.
• Collector context: An early Image Comics release from 1994, anchored by a Regular Cover by Andy Smith and the distinctive collaboration style of Erik Larsen-era Image titles.

Ideal for fans of retro Image era, time-travel comics, and cross-character adventures, Deadly Duo, Vol. 1 #1 offers a unique snapshot of 1990s indie superhero storytelling with a memorable lineup and art style that stands out from the crowd.