Nexus (1983) comic books 1988-1990

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"Possession." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. What is Nexus to do when his latest assignment is to assassinate a man who only committed crimes while possessed by a demon? Especially when it isnt possible to separate man from demon. "Bird & Serpent." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by John Nyberg. A tale from Judahs younger days. He is put through a number of grueling trials by his master just to prove he is ready to begin his training. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Experiment." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. The planet clockwork houses four depraved killers who are on Nexuss list. But what if he could keep his own hands clean by manipulating them into killing each other? "Bladecrete." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Neil Hansen. Just out for a walk, Judah runs afoul of a gang of street punks. It doesnt end well for the punks. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Clyde." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. Nexus attends a conference of those concerned about the Webs Gravity Well project and consents to return to the bowl shaped world to enlist help. While on Ylum, Clyde, commander of Ylum's space fleet meets up with the agents Mars has sent to kidnap Kreed and Sinclair. "Contract on Judah." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Jim Balent. Inks by Ralph Cabrera. A jealous adjudicators guild sends a couple of assassins to eliminate Judah who they feel is constantly stealing their thunder. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Portrait of Death." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Paul Smith. Morris March in on Nexuss list, but he is a dying old man with a number of people close to him who would like him gone even sooner. All the while his son uses his art skills in some very disturbing ways. 'Guild War, Part 1 - Zzasha." Part 1 of 3. Continued in issue 45. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Angel Medina. Inks by Ralph Cabrera. An old flame of Judahs is hired by the assassins guild to do him in. But some old flames still burn bright. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Kreed." Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Paul Smith. Nexus and Judah set off for the bowl shaped world, and of course they encounter The Badger on the way. While on Ylum, Mars's agents come into conflict with Kreed, with none of the combatants coming through unscathed. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Return to the bowl shaped world." Part 1 of 6. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. Nexus, Judah, and Badger begin their trek across the bowl shaped world and their specially designed ship pays immediate dividends. "Guild War, Part 2 – Broadsword." Part 2 of 3. Continued from issue 43. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Angel Medina. Inks by Sam Grainger. Judah and Zzasha enlist telekinetic heads to help them free Zzasha's brother from the assassins guild. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Buccaneers." Part 2 of 6. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. Adventure on the high seas as Nexus, Judah, and Badger encounter pirates on their journey across the bowl shaped world. From them they learn of the pirate's master, the fearsome Sklar. "Kali." Part 3 of 3. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Angel Medina. Inks by Sam Grainger. His efforts to end his battle with the assassins guild lead Judah into a confrontation with the fearsome creature Kali. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Center." Part 3 of 6. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. On their journey to the center of the bowl shaped world, Nexus, Judah, and Badger meet an old friend, and learn that Ashram, the creature they have come to this world to find, has been taken prisoner by the warlord Sklar. "The Pacifist." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Tom Dougherty. Inks by Alex Wald. Wounded in battle, Judah is nursed back to health by a family that does not believe in fighting. Unfortunately, the raiding party the wounded Judah doesnt care what the family believes. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Jars of Sklar." Part 4 of 6. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by John Nyberg. As they attempt to escape from the warlord Sklar, Nexus, Judah and Badger learn crucial information about their mission to the bowl shaped world. Meanwhile, Kreed receives the verdict for his crimes on Mars. "Zagbust." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Chris Merrinan. Inks by Jim Nelson. Judah tracks down a drug dealer who was responsible for the death of an old friend. 26 pages. Full color. Last $1.75 cover-priced issue. Cover price $1.75.

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"Mezzmerized." Part 5 of 6. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Paul Smith. Inks by John Nyberg. Mezz meets Michana Loomis! The final showdown with Sklar! The bowl shaped world threatens to collapse! Gravity Well threatens to consume the solar system! And all of this is just a lead in to the 50th issue! "Ma-Kai — The Devil Children." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Mike Harris. A young Judah makes his first assault on the despots who rule his home world of Thune. 26 pages. Full color. First $1.95 cover-priced issue. Cover price $1.95.

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"Untitled." Part 6 of 6. 46 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Steve Rude. Nexus must team with the creature Ashram to save both the bowl shaped world from the machinations of Sklar, and the solar system from the Gravity Well. But even if he does all of this, the final fate of Kreed may have the most lasting effect on his life. Issue also includes a 2 page feature on the creation of the cover and the comic. 48 pages. Square bound. Full color. Cover price $3.50.

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"Kreed's Arm." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Paul Smith. Inks by John Nyberg. The immersion tank in his quarters has long been used by Nexus to cure any physical harm he has suffered. But now, all he has left of his friend Kreed is his arm. Can Nexus use the tank to revive an entire being from just an arm? "The Domino Principle." 6 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Shea Anton Pensa. The people of Pincushion died, leaving the planet totally covered in skyscrapers. It is to this world that Judah and old friend Jacques travel to retrieve the fabled… Elvis Decanter. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Take this job and shove it." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Paul Smith. Inks by John Nyberg. Dispirited at not being able to save Kreed despite all of his power, Horatio tells The Merk he is quitting the job of Nexus. On his return from the caverns of Ylum, he encounters the demon Farouk and a mess of dirty politics surrounding Ylum's upcoming election. Issue also includes a 6 page text feature called "Baron's non-linear guide to the Nexus universe" that examines the creation of the series. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Candidate's Debate." Part 1 of 3. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Paul Smith. Inks by John Nyberg. The candidates for president of Ylum hold a televised debate, but the mudslinging is interrupted as an old foe of Nexuss attacks the moon. Meanwhile, Horatio attempts to pay penance for his years as Nexus by becoming a missionary on the planet Flatlandia. Issue also includes part 2 of the text feature, "Baron's non-linear guide to the Nexus universe." 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Election Day." Part 2 of 3. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Paul Smith. Inks by John Nyberg. As the election on Ylum approaches, president Tyrone takes to the battlefield to fight for his home. While on Flatlandia, Horatio's ministrations lead to a dire warning. Issue also includes part 3 of the text feature, "Barons non-linear guide to the Nexus universe." 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"A job for Gucci's." Part 3 of 3. 20 pages. Plot by Mike Baron and Paul Smith. Script by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Paul Smith. Judah arrives to lend a hand as the battle of Ylum reaches its climax. On Flatlandia, despair begins to eat away at Horatio. Issue concludes the text feature, "Baron's non-linear guide to the Nexus universe." 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Audition." Part 1 of 2. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Spyder (Neil Hansen). Inks by Bob Dvorak. The Merk"s latest choice for Nexus is put through his paces. Beneath Ylum, Sundra meets the demon Farouk, who seems very kind and helpful until he reverts to his demonic ways. "Dead in the water." 6 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Michael Dooney. Inks by John Nyberg. Sharks and pirates hold little challenge for Judah, but can he beat the little girl he is protecting at a game of gin rummy? 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Trade war." Part 2 of 2. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Adam Hughes. Inks by John Nyberg. Vooper and Honest Crocus throw Ylum into chaos as they try to capitalize on the recent attack on the moon by selling weapons to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Plus, Stanislaus Korivitsky is the latest to take the job as Nexus. "The Mogul." 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Steve Epting. A father's desire for justice sets Judah on the trail of a disreputable film maker. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Stan." Part 1 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Steve Rude. New Nexus Stan begins his career with a fresh sense of purpose. But it may not be as easy as he dreamed as he becomes embroiled in a dispute between the Scorporation, with its president A J Cronin, and the telekinetic heads of Headworld. "The 11th chromosome." Part 1 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Steve Epting. Judah becomes involved in corporate hi-jinx as his latest flame is used as a mule for a virus designed to wipe out an entire company. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Scorporation." Part 2 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by Steve Huston. A fail safe device that leads to the deaths of hundreds. A bomb intended to wipe out Judah and a group from Headworld. A dishonest trade consortium. All lead to a ramping up of the conflict between the new Nexus and the Scorporation. "The 11th chromosome, part II." Part 2 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Steve Epting. Fighting fire with fire, Judah strikes back at IMC with a virus of his own to counteract the deadly one they planned to release. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Wipe out." Part 3 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Steve Rude. Nexus is tasked by The Merk to come up with more creative means of dispatching mass murderers. So when the head of the evil Scorporation places his consciousness inside a computer, Nexus decides to become a computer virus himself. "The healer." Part 1 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Phil Hester. Inks by Mark Mckenna. A young thief gains healing powers when he steals from a lab. But since he killed someone, Judah is on the case and doesn't care about the good deeds he now performs. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Sabbatical." Part 4 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Story and cover pencils by Greg Guler. Story and cover inks by Mark McKenna. The Merks demands and methods become more and more alien, causing Stan to seek advice from Horatio, the original Nexus, unaware that the Scorporation's killer machine is on his trail. "The healer, part 2." Part 2 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Pencils by Phil Hester. Inks by Paul Fricke. Can a young drug addict find redemption when he develops the ability to heal others? And will he survive long enough to find out as Judah pursues him due to his previous crimes? 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Greg Guler and Hilary Barta. Rip boom. Part 5 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Greg Guler. Inks by Tom Baxa. Without the benefit of power from The Merk, Stan, Horatio and Sundra face off against the Scorporations killer robot. Burning Bridges. 6 pages. Story by Ian Carney. Art by Steve Epting. A day in the life of a real estate agent. No, really, thats it. Oh, wait. Did we mention that hes a zombie real estate agent resurrected? Sorry. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Nuclear heart." 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Story and cover pencils by Greg Guler. Story and cover inks by Tom Baxa. Seemingly deserted by The Merk, Stan runs afoul of the Elvonic Brotherhood as he defends a woman with a nuclear heart. Something Elvon considers a blasphemy. "Book contract." 6 pages. Story by Peter David. Pencils by Phillip Hester. Inks by Paul Fricke. The satirical novel "Alvin and the Chip Monks" enrages the Elvonic order to the point that they employ Judah to "do the right thing." Of course Judah and the Elvonics might have different ideas as to what that might be. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Seat of power." Part 1 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Tony Akins. Inks by Steve Huston. Stan heads to Ylum to try to find out why The Merk has deserted him. While there, he is invited to start the University of Ylum. However, Stan's new enemies, the Elvonic Brotherhood, have some ideas on the curriculum. "Helter Skelter." 6 pages. Story by Ian Carney. Pencils by Chuck Wojtkiewicz. Inks by Tom Baxa. Mezz hires Judah as concert security, but his best defense may be that old standby teenage love. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"The shadow of Elvon." Part 2 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Tony Akins. Inks by Tom Baxa. Wheels with wheels. Is Sister Sonia a scholar who infiltrated the church of Elvon? Or is she a spy for the Elvonic Order? The answers to these questions are crucial to Stan as she sinks her hooks deeper into him and the new University of Ylum. "A ripple in the backwaters." 6 pages. Story by Ian Carney. Pencils by Brandon Peterson. Inks by Steve Huston. She was just a simple country girl until Kentucky Cooper came into her life. Of course it all became much more complicated when Judah Macabee came gunning for her new beau. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Les Dorscheid. "Prophet margin." Part 3 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Mark Heike. A major revelation regarding Sister Sonia threatens the Elvonic Brotherhood. While the political wheels on Ylum move towards some interesting changes. "Faith." Part 1 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Ian Carney. Pencils by Tom Baxa. Inks by John Robinson. A new job for Judah involves protecting a church. He just never dreamed hed be protecting it from designer vampires! 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Turning point." Part 4 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Story and cover pencils by John K Snyder III. Story and cover inks by Jay Geldohf. Elvon himself arrives to sort out the puzzle that is Sister Sonia, leading to a final showdown between Stan and Brother Lathe. On Flatlandia, Horatio comes to the attention of the local authorities. "Faith, Part 2." Part 2 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Ian Carney. Art by Tom Baxa. Designer vampires require a different type of faith to defeat them. Hopefully Judah can find out what it is. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Angel Medina and Bob Dvorak. "The Turn Around." Part 5 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Jay Geldohf. Stan's vengeance on the church of Elvon renews his commitment to being the assassin Nexus. Plus, Sundra discovers a secret from Stan's past. "Internecine War, Part 1." Part 1 of 6. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Kent Burles. Several factions within the Adjudicators Guild begin a struggle for control that will involve Judah and possibly many, many others. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Les Dorscheid. "On the Job." Part 1 of 2. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Mark Heike. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Sundra takes steps to halt Stan as he begins to track down names from The Merk's list, because he is in a killing frenzy and is taking the lives of innocents as well. Plus, the entity Elvon migrates to Procyon and meets Ursula and Horatio's daughters. "Internecine War, Part 2: Brothers Keeper." Part 2 of 6. 6 pages. Story by Steven Kaye. Art by Kent Burles. Meeting up with an old friend, Judah fights off another guild attack, while the internal fighting continues. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Deeper in debt. Part 2 of 2. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Hugh Haynes. Inks by Tom Baxa. The list of names The Merk left for Stan falls into the hands of Honest Crocus. But as to what order Nexus will dispatch them in…..let the betting begin. Meanwhile, Horatio leaves Flatlandia on his way to Earth. Internecine War Part 3. Axe: Sharp on both sides. Part 3 of 6. 6 pages. Story by Roland Mann. Pencils by Kent Burles. Inks by Sam Grainger. Judah tracks conspirator Jimmy the Axe to his asteroid. But can he escape before a rival blows it to bits? 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Steven Butler and Paul Sonju. "Breaking the fusion barrier." Part 1 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Mark Heike. Inks by John Robinson. After a failed assassination, Stan realizes he cannot continue as Nexus without fusion power. So he uses the Boom Search machine to try and locate The Merk. But what he finds is something totally different. "Internecine War, Part 4: Circles within circles." Part 4 of 6. 6 pages. Story by Ian Carney. Art by Ken Burles. As he gets closer to the heart of the guild conspiracy,, will Judah's detective work cost an ally his life? 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Les Dorscheid. "Bad brains." Part 2 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Hugh Haynes. Inks by Tom Baxa. Ever since the departure of The Merk, Ylum's orbit has been deteriorating. This causes Dave and Sundra to descend into the bowels of the moon to see what they can find. Unfortunately, they find trouble as Elvon returns to Ylum. Stan's quest for power causes a disaster that galvanizes Horatio. "Internecine War, Part 5: Heads up." Part 5 of 6. Story by Peter David. Art by Kent Burles. Investigations into the guild war lead Judah into a carefully prepared trap. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Les Dorscheid. "I am your servant." Part 3 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Hugh Haynes. Inks by Arne Starr. The true nature of Elvon is revealed as he tries to destroy Ylum. But when Honest Crocus co-ops all of the local bandwidth to try to contact The Merk to stop him, the two beings that arrive will change the direction of the series. "Internecine War, Part 6: Denoument." Part 6 of 6. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Kent Burles. The guild war comes to an end as the impetus behind the plot is revealed. And what a surprise, it was all about money to begin with. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Les Dorscheid. "Showdown." Part 4 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Hugh Haynes. Inks by Bruce Patterson. Back in the saddle as Nexus, Horatio prepares for his inevitable meeting with Stan. While Stan himself becomes more and more of a hired gun in the employ of the Bad Brains. "White Dwarf." Part 1 of 5. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Steve Epting. Attempting to escape the drudgery of his job as Adjudicators Guild president, Judah becomes involved in a high stakes card game. But the stakes go beyond high when one player wagers the fabled White Dwarf. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Steve Rude. "Blowout." Part 5 of 5. 26 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils by Hugh Haynes. Inks by Arne Starr. As the final showdown between Horatio and Stan takes place, Stan has an ace-in-the-hole power source that may ensure victory. IF he can handle all of that power. Full color. Cover price $2.25.