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CATALOG RECORD

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

Values

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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.

Publisher’s description

Gun smugglers are operating out of Dallas, and the Knights of Checkmate must track an international conspiracy that threatens the peace and stability of the Middle East.

Characters

Harvey BullockHarry SteinKalia CampbellJohn ReedJack WyznowskiB.J.Barry Stein

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