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My personal favorite run of Icon, back in print after over 15 years: STRANDED ON EARTH FOR 10 GENERATIONS In 1839, an alien starliner malfunctioned and exploded. A jettisoned life pod crashed in the middle of a cotton field, in the Deep South. The pod was equipped with a unique survival mechanism, which reconfigured the genetic structure of its passenger to match whatever life form it first encountered. And so it happened that Miriam, the slave woman who discovered the pod, found inside a baby boy with her mother's eyes. Stranded on our primitive world for nearly two centuries, the alien takes the guise of successful lawyer, Augustus Freeman IV. Eventually, encouraged by the passion of an opinionated young woman named Rocket, he dons a costume to symbolize Humanity's potential, and uses his incredible powers to benefit us all as Icon, the Hero of Dakota. A HERO IS GOING HOME Now things are about to change, Icon's people have found him, and he's about to return to his home in another galaxy. But Rocket refuses to give up the dream. The world needs Icon, and she's determined to find someone to fill the role, even if it means somehow teaching the brain-damaged, 1970's blaxploitation buffoon Buck Wild what it means to be a hero. Writer Dwayne McDuffie (STATIC SHOCK, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA) and artist M.D. Bright (GREEN LANTERN) present a groundbreaking, critically acclaimed story of hope and heroism both years ahead of its time and long overdue. This features the complete saga of the belief-defyin' Buck Wild, Mercenary Man, reveals the secret of the Big Bang, chronicles Icon's return to his home planet, presents the adventures of the all-new Icon and Rocket, and includes guest shots from Static, Hardware, Dharma, Wise Son, DMZ and more! With guest artists including John Paul Leon and Chrisscross. We got three Eisner nominations for this run. If you've always wanted to try my comic book stuff, this would be a great place to start.
