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Flare #1

Flare #2

In this classic first issue of her very own comic book series, in the two-part adventure "The Shining Star" and "The Darkon Effect," comics' glittering godess of the light comes to Los Angeles with Lady Arcane to launch a new career, and finds a new enemy when the police ask her to seek out and capture the amazing Darkon! Also in this issue: "Child's Play," the first of three tales of when Flare was a girl. Plus: Flare pinup pages by a whole slew of talented artists.

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Tim Burgard, Mark Beachum

52 Pages - Color

In "Betrayal by Design," the Galloping Galooper returns! And when Flare goes with him to a charity premiere, she unwittingly sets herself up for a showdown with the psychotic speedsters known as the Dash. This issue also features "Mistress of the Occult," the first solo adventure of Lady Arcane, plus "Revenge," the second of three adventures of when Flare was a girl.

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Tim Burgard, David Cody Weiss, Tom Luth, Howard Simpson, Willie Blyberg, Mark Beachum

52 Pages - Color

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Flare #3

Flare #4 (v2:01)

Though a journey to the Federal penitentiary at Stronghold proves uneventful, Flare soon finds herself caught up "The Adventures of Sky Marshal." Also in this issue, Flare's electric little sister Sparkplug faces down an unexpected adversary in her quest to join the League of Champions, and finds that "Freedom's Just Another Word." And it's time for "Retribution" in the third and final tale of when Flare was a girl.
Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Tim Burgard, David Cody Weiss, Tom Luth, Howard Simpson, Willie Blyberg, Mark Beachum

52 Pages - Color

In "Enter the Blonde Bombshell, Exit Flare," our glittering heroine and her friend the Galloping Galooper face the wrath of the crimelord of Los Angeles, the supposedly invincible Thugmaster, when he sends the Blonde Bombshell to do them in. Also in this issue, when Lady Arcane has a showdown with the Black Enchantress, what she finds is that "Some Girls Just Wanna Have Fun."

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Tim Burgard, David Cody Weiss, Tom Luth, Howard Simpson, Willie Blyberg, Mark Beachum

52 Pages - Color

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Flare #5 (v2:02)

Flare #6 (v2:03)

In a complete, book-length, 39-page adventure, with Flare seriously injured and fighting for her life, it's up to Lady Arcane to stage a "Turnabout" and give our glittering goddess of the light the opportunity to avenge herself on the Thugmaster and the Blonde Bombshell.
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Tim Burgard, Mark Beachum

52 Pages - Color

In "Galooper Agonistes," Flare recruits just about the last person you'd ever expect to be willing to help safeguard the Galloping Galooper's secret identity. In "All the Best Magic," Lady Arcane has it out once more with the Black Enchantress. Also in this issue, witness the debut of "Britannia."
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Tim Burgard, Mark Beachum

52 Pages - Color

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Flare #7 (v2:04)

Flare #8 (v2:05)

There are two complete Flare adventures in this issue. First, Flare goes "Into the Viper's Nest," to take out a drug-running operation. Then, in "Abuse," she faces a much more personal problem when she has to deal with a case of domestic. Also in this issue, Icicle teams up with an unexpected ally in "The Icon and the Icicle," and the adventures of Indigo continue.
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Jim Valentino & Tim Burgard

52 Pages - Color

In this issue, Flare meets the time-lost hero in "The Return of Eternity Smith." Then, the secrets of Flare's mother are revealed in "The Birth of die Kriegerin." Finally, the Black Enchantress explains "What Every Boy Wants."
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Tim Burgard, Mark Beachum

52 Pages - Color

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Flare #9 (v2:06)

Flare #10 (v2:07)

It's "Flare vs. the Tigress," when out of the shadows of the nearly forgotten past comes the most savage heroine of them all. Then the League of Champions put in an appearance when it comes time to deal with a league of some of their greatest "Enemies."
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Tim Burgard, Mark Beachum

52 Pages - Color

The League of Enemies has been formed. Esper, Ogre, Demonfire, Red Rapier, Radar, and Sonar have joined together under the leadership of Madame Synn. After after "The Training of the Enemies," Flare's frosty little friend Icicle finds herself standing "Alone Against the Enemies." Meanwhile, Flare visits the local library to read the neighborhood children a story about "The Adventures of Dolf." And Britannia stars in "Butterfly."

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Tim Burgard, Mark Beachum

52 Pages - Color

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Flare #11 (v2:08)

Flare #12 (v2:09)

In Chapter 4 of "The Morrigan Wars," Flare teams up with Icicle of the League of Champions and Dragon of the Southern Knights for an adventure in an alternate time, in colonial Atlanta in the year 1768.
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee & Henry Vogel

Artist: Howard Bender, Mark Propst

36 Pages - B/W

In Chapter 7 of "The Morrigan Wars," Aramis and Kristin of the Southern Knights team up with the Marksman and the Flare of the future to fight "The Tomorrow War." And in Chapter 8, the teams come together for a "Showdown with the Thugmaster (and Dread)."
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee & Henry Vogel

Artist: Joe Martin, Jeff Brennan, Mark Propst

36 Pages - B/W

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Flare #13 (v2:10)

Flare #14 (v2:11)

While Flare and Lady Arcane try to jump-start Flare's acting career, events are brewing in Olympus that will lead to the return of one of Flare's most dangerous enemies, the sinister night-goddess, Nyx. Also in this issue, relive Flare's first encounter with the lecherous goat-god, Pan.
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Mark Propst, Larry Houston, Jeff Albrecht

36 Pages - B/W

When Lady Arcane places Flare into a healing trance in order to help her deal with injuries she suffered at the hands of the Tigress, that gives the gods of Olympus the perfect opportunity to recruit our heroine as Eos, goddess of the dawn, and bring her to their realm to deal with "The Return of Nyx."
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Mark Propst & Dell Barras

36 Pages - B/W

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Flare #15 (v2:12)

Flare #16 (v2:13)

An unending darkness has fallen over the realm of the gods, and it's up to Flare to find a way to renew the dawn. Also in this super-sized 44-page issue, a new Britannia story, plus the debut of Rhesus.
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee & Spike Steffenhagen

Artist: Mark Propst, Sam Payne, Mark Morales, John Stanisci, Adrian Kleinbergen

44 Pages - B/W

Flare faces an old enemy with new powers and a lust for vengeance in "Genesis: The Gladiatrix." Also in this super-sized 44-page issue, the adventures of Britannia continue, and Flare deals with the dangers of a "Joyride."
 

Writer: Lou Mougin, Dennis Mallonee, Ron Fortier

Artist: Mark Morales, Ken Penders, Jeff Brennan, Kevin Tuma, Craig Stormon

44 Pages - B/W

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Flare #17 (v2:14)

Flare #18 (v2:15)

While in the mortal world, Lady Arcane and the Black Enchantress try to awaken Flare from a mystic trance, she's busy in the realm of the gods, recruiting assistance in her quest to deal with the menace of the night goddess Nyx. Also in this super-sized 44-page issue, the Tigress takes on the power of Dark Malice, and Daerick Gross's Reiki Warriors star in "No Time for Privates."

Writer: Dennis Mallonee & Eric Dinehart

Artist: Mark Propst, Cedric Nocon, Daerick Gross, Duncan Rouleau, Adrian Kleinbergen

44 Pages - B/W

It's the cataclysmic showdown between the forces of light and darkness when Flare does battle with the night-goddess Nyx. Also in this issue, Britannia stars in "The Maid and the Rogue."
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee & Ron Fortier

Artist: Mark Propst, Ken Penders, Jack Snider

36 Pages - B/W

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Flare #19 (v2:16)

Flare #20 (v3:01)

First, when two little girls come up with an idea for a comic book story, Flare and the savage Tigress face off again by proxy in "Cat-Fight." Then, Flare finds herself besieged by a mysterious admirer in "From L.A., with Love."
 

Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Jeff Tompkins, Nathan Santistevan, Jeff Brennan, Shawn Atkinson

36 Pages - B/W

Comics' glittering goddess of the light returns in an all-new series of adventures, beginning with "Goddess of Light and Shadow," and "All About Flare." Also in this first new issue, Flare's electric little sister Sparkplug stars in her own all-new series, beginning with "Olga's Flowers."
 

Writer: Wilson Hill & Steve Perrin

Artist: Gordon Purcell, Terry Pallot, Henry Martinez

36 Pages - Color

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