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Francis Brother of the Universe (1980) 1A.D

  • Issue #1A.D
    Francis Brother of the Universe (1980) 1A.D

    Direct Edition. 48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Marie Severin. Francis, Brother of the Universe, script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Marie Severin; Biography of St. Francis; Francis is born in Assisi, Italy in the year 1181 or 1182, at the end of the Dark Ages; As he grows up he becomes friend to many nobles, even though he is a member of the middle class; A war with the nearby town Perugia sends Francis into battle; He is captured along with many of his noble friends and imprisoned; Another war is about to start between the Pope and the Roman Emperor, and Francis sees this as a chance to redeem himself. 52 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.