The Red Star, Vol. 1 #8 (Cvr A) (2001)

Hope Reborn
(W) Christian Gossett and Brad Kayl (A) Christian Gossett Concept: Since it's inception, the critically acclaimed, award-winning title The Red Star" has used the power of high-concept fantasy and state of the art computer imagery to tell the story of Russia's defeat in Afghanistan. In a parallel world of sorcery and military might, yet very much like our own, the visionary creative team behind this action-packed war saga tackles another chapter taken from the headlines of our time: Russia's bitter and bloody war against Chechnya. This issue: As the War in Nokgorka continues, Sorceress-Major Maya Antares, through a deadly encounter with the vicious rebel fighter Makita, discovers the true fate of her husband, Captain Marcus Antares, who has been missing in action and declared dead since the War of Al'Istaan. This is the issue Red Star fans have been waiting for since issue #1 and represents a key turning point in the series! Bi-Monthly. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.
Release Date: 2001