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Issue: New Crusaders #5
Publication Date: February 2013
 
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Is Variant Variant: Ben Bates Zip Hero Variant
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Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 01/09/2013
Volume:
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76281644144500531
Price: $2.99 USD
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Content Items: 1 (0 stories, 1 cover)
10 (2 stories, 1 cover) from base issue
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy paper
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Limited series
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
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Subject Matter
superhero
New Crusaders
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Miscellaneous
1
[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
superhero, teen
New Crusaders
Recap of the previous four issues, plus credits for the story and pictures of the variant covers.
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Miscellaneous
1
Trial by Fire Part One: Jailbreak

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Subject Matter
superhero, teen
New Crusaders
Lodestone; Red Stone; Sting; Buzzard
When the Brain Emperor starts a jailbreak at the Zenith Institution and Penitentiary (Z.I.P.), he releases all of its super-villains with the intent to kill the New Crusaders. Meanwhile, the New Crusaders hold back the rioters with the help of a new Riot Squad.
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Miscellaneous
24
Flaky Puff's last appearance was in Mighty Crusaders (Archie, 1983 series) #6. Lodestone and Rogue Star's last appearances were in Mighty Crusaders (Archie, 1983 series) #5. Redstone, Buzzard, Black Hood, and Deadly Force's last appearances were in Mighty Crusaders (Archie, 1983 series) #13. Sting and Eraser's last appearances were in Mighty Crusaders (Archie, 1983 series) #11. Hangman's last appearance was in The Comet (Archie, 1983 series) #2.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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typeset
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
New Crusaders
Log on and get connected!
Advertisement for the Red Circle website.
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Miscellaneous
1
Black Hood

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Subject Matter
superhero
Legacy of the Crusaders; Black Hood
Uncle Matt [the Black Hood from the West]; Damian Doyle (Kip's weapons outfitter and electronics expert); Faye Traynor
While trying to fight corruption in his city, Kip Burland visits his uncle and is told about a secret tradition in the Burland family that may help Kip in his battles. Later that week, a mysterious hooded motorcyclist rescues the kidnapped daughter of one of Kip's witnesses.
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Miscellaneous
5
Only the first 5 pages of the original 8 page story are reprinted here. Kip's cigarette is removed on page 5.
Brian Storm: The Emperor's Puzzling Plan

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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typeset
Subject Matter
Red Circle Revealed
A look at the history of the Brain Emperor.
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Miscellaneous
1
Welcome to Red Circle!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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typeset
Subject Matter
Article encouraging reader response.
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Miscellaneous
0.33
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Subject Matter
Dusty's Mailbag
Dusty (monkey)
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Miscellaneous
0.67
"Dusty" answers letters from readers and shares some New Crusaders-related tweets.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
New Crusaders
Advertisement for the next issue.
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Miscellaneous
1
The Critics Have Spoken!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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typeset
Subject Matter
New Crusaders
Reviews of the New Crusaders from Ain't It Cool News, iFanboy, AOL Comics Alliance, Comic Book Resources, and Pop Matters.
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Miscellaneous
1

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