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Checkmate #5

DC · Series began 1988 · August 1988

WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

  • Jack Wyznowski (Checkmate, DC) — first appearance

Dates

Cover date
August 1988
On sale
April 12, 1988
Pages
36

Editions and covers

Creators

pencils: Jerry Bingham, Steve Erwin, Art Thibertinks: Jerry Bingham, Al Veyscript: Dick Giordano, Paul Kupperbergcolors: Julianna Ferriterletters: Albert DeGuzman, Bob Lappan

Stories

  • The Dallas Connection · 16 pages

    Harry brings his kids to work and takes the day off from Checkmate, little realizing that one of his Knights has gone rogue to try and find a connection between the Italian mob and a Texas smuggling operation. Only luck and a well placed Pawn saves Jake's life when he is captured by the bad guys he is investigating.

  • The Dome · 8 pages

    Reed thinks about problems his smart mouth has gotten him into in the past as he continues to train to be a Checkmate Knight.

Characters

Harvey BullockHarry SteinKalia CampbellJohn ReedJack WyznowskiB.J.Barry Stein

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