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Flare #21 (v3:02)

Flare #22 (v3:03)

In her second new issue, Flare faces "The Challenge of the Whipperette." Also, Sparkplug deals with "The Ransom of Olga Gottmann." And the stupid little stick-boy Dolf stars in part one of "Dolf and the Crunchbird."

Writer: Wilson Hill, Steve Perrin, Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Gordon Purcell, Terry Pallot, Henry Martinez, Howard Bender

36 Pages - Color

At last, it's the untold tale of Flare's first epic battle with the Gargoyle. There's also plenty more "Unfinished Business" for her to deal with. Also, Sparkplug provides "Flowers for My Hero," and the stupid little stick-boy Dolf stars in part two of "Dolf and the Crunchbird."

Writer: Wilson Hill, Steve Perrin, Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Gordon Purcell, Terr Pallot, Mike Estlick, Albert Deschesne, Howard Bender, Ken Feduniewicz

36 Pages - Color

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Flare #23 (v3:04)

Flare #24 (v3:05)

"Who Is Raven?" Why, she's the world's greatest little sneak thief (just ask her). And she's making trouble for Flare, Lady Darkon, and the Black Enchantress. Meanwhile, in "Buzz Off," Sparkplug and her friend Jimmy Dooley have to deal with the threat of the sinister Barkmeister. All this, plus a Flare Sunday page, too.

Writer: Wilson Hill, Steve Perrin, Tim Burgard

Artist: J. Adam Walters, Mike Estlick, Tom Luth, Albert Deschesne, Howard Bender, Jean Simek

36 Pages - Color

Flare teams up with Raven Gold to take on the threat of Madame Destiny and the Amazon Liberation Front. This story features the first-ever comic book appearance of the Liberty Girl. Also, Sparkplug and Jimmy Dooley take on the "Menace of the Barkmeister," plus a Flare Sunday page.
 

Writer: Wilson Hill, Steve Perrin, Tim Burgard

Artist: Daerick Gross, J. Adam Walters, Tom Luth, Albert Deschesne, Howard Bender, Mike Estlick, Jean Simek

36 Pages - Color

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Flare #25

Flare #26

It's a special 25th issue celebration, featuring guest appearances by Liberty Girl and the Vanguard of Freedom. Flare and Raven Gold tackle "The Mystery of Madame Destiny," and the winsome Whipperette stars in "Adventures of the Whipperette."
 

Writer: Wilson Hill

Artist: Tim Burgard, J. Adam Walters, Chris Morrinan, Terry Pallot, Mike Estlick, Albert Deschesne

36 Pages - Color

In "Here and Tomorrow," Flare and Raven Gold find themselves with an unexpected ally as they face down not only Madame Synn and the Amazon Liberation Front, but also Flare's wicked aunt Helga. Also in this issue, learn the secret of Flare's first encounter with the Whipperette's whip-wielding twin brother, "Ultra-Lash."
 

Writer: Wilson Hill

Artist: Mike Estlick, Gordon Purcell, J. Adam Walters, Terry Pallot, Albert Deschesne, John Heebink
36 Pages - Color

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Flare #27

Flare #28

The League of Champions returns to save the life of the first President Bush in "The Mole in the Mountain, Part 2," the thrilling conclusion to the story that began in Flare Adventures #14. Also, there's a changing of the guard in the previously untold story, "Departure."

Writer: Lou Mougin, Dennis Mallonee, Wilson Hill

Artist: Terry Pallot, Mike Estlick, Mark Evans, Frank Martin Jr., Doug Brown, Jeff Tompkins, Nathan Santistevan, J. Adam Walters, Albert Deschesne

36 Pages - Color

"The Origin of Lady Darkon" is revealed, featuring guest appearances by the amazing Darkon, the invincible Thugmaster, and the League of Champions. Also, Flare's original creative team reunites for "The Triumph of the Amazing Darkon." And the lazy dumb mutt Cooky stars in "Cooky! She's a Lazy Dumb Mutt!"

Writer: Wilson Hill, Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Gordon Purcell, Terry Pallot, Mike Estlick, Albert Deschesne, Tim Burgard, Melchmon

36 Pages - Color

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Flare #29

Flare #30

"The Return of Duel" features the return of the world's most dangerous assassin-for-hire. In "Trick or Treat," Flare and her electric little sister Sparkplug team up to play a trick on that nosey reporter, Jimmy Dooley. And the lazy dumb mutt Cooky stars in "The Revenge of Speedy-Cat."
 

Writer: Wilson Hill, Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Frank Brunner, Mike Estlick, Gordon Purcell, Terry pallot, Melchman, Albert Deschesne, Howard Bender

36 Pages - Color

Santa's little elfin granddaughter Chrissie Claus goes "Into the Realm of the Horned God" in this holiday special featuring "Chrissie Claus Paper Dolls" and the classic Flare tale, "The Divine Intervention."
 

Writer: Wilson Hill, Terrance Griep

Artist: Daerick Gross, Mike Estlick, Gordon Purcell, Terry Pallot, John Heebunk, Albert Deschesne, Luise Perrine, Steve Perrin, Alfredo Alcala

36 Pages - Color

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Flare #31

Flare #32

Flare and her boyfriend Lucas Madison spend "Thanksgiving with the Madisons." Then Lucas's little sister Jessie and her friend Stevie find themselves having a "Cat-Fight." And Christmas itself is honored when Flare visits the local children's hospital to tell them "The Christmas Story."
 

Writer: Wilson Hill, Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Gordon Purcell, Terry Pallot, John Heebink, Albert Deschesne, Mike Estlick, Jeff Tompkins, Nathan Santistevan, Jeff Brennan, Doug Brown, Tim Burgard, Daniel Heard

36 Pages - Color

Flare deals with her wicked aunt Helga and has a "Showdown with the A.L.F." Then ace reporter Jimmy Dooley finds himself gifted with unexpected power in the Sparkplug story, "Jimmy Dooley, Man of Wonder." And "Cooky Saves the Day" in an adventure starring that lazy dumb mutt.
 

Writer: Wilson Hill, Steve Perrin, Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Mark Sparacio, J. Adam Walters, Melchman, Albert Deschesne, Terry Pallot, Howard Bender, Mike Estlick

36 Pages - Color

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Flare #33

Flare #34

Scott Shaw! provides the inspiration for the most oddball Flare adventure ever when she (sort of) teams with with Sky Marshal to deal with "The Secret Invasion of the Gorillas from Outer Space." Also, Sparkplug and Jimmy Dooley try to figure out Jimmy's new powers in "A Sound of Distant Wonder."
 

Writer: Wilson Hill & Steve Perrin

Artist: Scott Show, Gordon Purcell, Mike Estlick, J. Adam Walters, Tom Luth, Albert Deschesne, Steve Perrin, Terry Pallot, Melchman
36 Pages - Color

Flare's history of confrontation with her old nemesis Max Kruegers comes to a head in "Max Attack." Then the Liberty Girl makes her debut in "Here Comes Liberty Girl." And the stupid little stick-boy Dolf stars in "Dolf and the Chicken Suit."

Writer: Wilson Hill, Steve Perrin, Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Daerick Gross, Mike Estlick, Terry pallot, Melchman, Albert Deschesne, Jeff Brennan, Tom Luth, Stan Sakoi

36 Pages - Color

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Flare #35

Flare #36

For the first time ever, Flare and her electric little sister Sparkplug team up to take on Max Krueger and Lady Darkon in "Dark Justice." Also in this issue, the all-new Tigress teams up with Arcanna the WitchGirl to deal with the "Curse of the Cat Demon."
 

Writer: Wilson Hill & Steve Perrin

Artist: Henry Martinez, Mike Estlick, Gordon Purcell, Terry Pallot, Albert Deschesne, Dick Giordano, Melchman

36 Pages - Color

Nemesis Girl and the all-new Giant cross over from the pages of Tales of the Champions to team up with Flare as she goes "Side-by-Side with the All-New Giant." Also in this issue, "The Origin of the Whipperette" is revealed.
 

Writer: Wilson Hill

Artist: Chris Marrinan, Mike Estlick, Albert Deschesne, Rob Jones, Demonlabs

36 Pages - Color

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Flare #37

Flare #38

Comics' glittering goddess of the light returns at last in the pages of FLARE #37. It's her first new comic book in more than a year, featuring a guest appearances by Doctor Arcane, plus the previously untold tale of how Flare first met her best friend, Donnah Hannah. Also in this issue, from way back in the year 1932, it's a tale of Dark Malice and the original Giant!

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Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Dick Giordano & Mark Beachum

32 Pages - Color

First, FLARE presents her electric little sister SPARKPLUG with a brand new costume! Then it's truth or dare time, brought to you by writer Dennis Malloneel and artists Mark Propst and Mark Beachum, when Flare and Sparkplug challenge each other to reveal the secrets of their most embarrassing moments as costumed heroines. To that end, Dennis Mallonee and Tim Burgard tell the classic tale of Flare's first encounter with the super-swift Dash, and Dennis Mallonee, Don Hillsman II, and Craig Stormon bring you the true story of Sparkplug's first one-on-one encounter with the fabulous Flying Fox.

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Writer: Dennis Mallonee

Artist: Marck Beachum, Tim Burgard, Mark Propst

32 Pages - Color

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