The Deadly Duo, Vol. 2 #3 (Image Comics 1995)

The Deadly Duo, Vol. 2 #3 — Image Comics (1995)

Step into a distinctive slice of the mid-1990s Image Comics scene with The Deadly Duo, Vol. 2 #3. This 36-page, full-color issue features cover art by John Cleary and an untitled story script by Erik Larsen, with Cleary also providing the interior art.

The standout premise follows bank robber No-Name, who uncovers an experimental Mandelbrot toaster that can teleport an array of super-villains to his side. The assembled lineup includes Kill Cat, Kid Avenger, and Gen 13, turning a high-stakes heist into a surreal crossover that blends crime pulp with superhero spectacle.

• Creative team: Erik Larsen (writer), John Cleary (artist), John Cleary (cover art).
• Characters involved: No-Name, Kill Cat, Kid Avenger, Gen 13.
• Innovative plot device: A Mandelbrot toaster that teleports villains to the scene.
• Format and homage: 36 pages, full color; published by Image Comics in 1995.
• Price at release: $2.50.

This issue is a compelling pickup for fans of 1990s indie comics, cross-genre storytelling, and collectors seeking distinctive art and mischievously inventive concepts. The combination of Erik Larsen’s scripting and John Cleary’s artwork delivers a memorable, flavor-filled entry in The Deadly Duo lineup.