Guy Gardner: Warrior #25 (DC Comics 1994) Direct Edition
Guy Gardner: Warrior #25 from DC Comics represents a definitive chapter in the 1994 direct edition series, offering an extra-sized 52-page narrative focused on the protagonist's internal and external conflicts.
In this installment, Warrior joins forces with the Phantom Stranger to enter a nightmarish realm where he battles the diabolical Dementor for the life of his estranged brother. As the struggle escalates, Guy Gardner learns the truth behind his uncontrollable rages. The issue also features a dramatic confrontation as Gardner faces the death of his former love, Ice, transforming the plot into a psychological battle against mourning.
Production Specifications and Credits
This comic features substantial creative involvement beyond standard issues. Beau Smith wrote the script, while art and cover duties were handled by Mitch Byrd and Dan Davis. To increase the issue's collectibility, several acclaimed artists contributed pin-up artwork.
- Published: DC Comics (1994)
- Edition: Direct Edition
- Page Count: 52 pages total
- Primary Creators: Beaumont Smith (Writer), Mitch Byrd & Dan Davis (Art/Cover)
- Contributing Artists: Dan Jurgens, Art Thibert, Gene Ha, Scott McDaniel, Howard Porter, Adam Hughes
Collectors aiming to finish the Warrier run will find this 1994 release essential for understanding the evolution of the Guardians' corps dynamics and Guy Gardner's character arc during the mid-90s. It serves as a critical reference for those tracing the lineage of stories involving Ice and the Phantom Stranger within the wider Green Lantern universe.