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SHOWCASE

SHOWCASE '95 #6 July 1995 [$2.95] Cover Credits: Dennis Rodier (pencils, inks; signed); Gloria Vasquez (colors); Olyoptics (color separations)

First Story: "Cheaters Always Prosper" (18 Pages)

Credits: Mike Carlin (plot, script); Denis Rodier (pencils, inks); Ken Bruzenak (letters); Suzanne Bourdages (colors); Frank Pittarese (edits)

Feature Character: Bibbo

Guest Star: Lobo

Villains: Skruffy and his minions (alien dogs)

Other Characters: Billy Barton (customer at the Ace O'Clubs), Raof (last in Adventures of Superman #464?)

Synopsis:

Bibbo re-encounters Raof and Lobo when a gang of alien dogs invade, planning to take Bibbo and others as pets for their children. The dogs are defeated with the aid of something they cannot resist - a fire hydrant.

Second Story: "The Alienation of Unification" (10 Pages)

Credits: Beau Smith (plot, script); Mike Huddleston (pencils); Jim Mahfood (inks); Kevin Cunningham (letters); Lee Loughridge (colors); Mike McAvennie (edits)

Feature Characters: Andromeda, Apparition

Villains: A gang of Motarian pirates

Other Characters: Brawler, Cannus, Tomb (first appearance of all three; Legion candidates)

Comment: This story takes place before Legionnaires #26 and Legion of Super-Heroes #70

Synopsis:

Andromeda and Apparition escort a group of candidates for Legion membership to the new Legion Academy on Warnabros. Their cruiser comes under attack from a Motarian ship, and while Apparition works to free them, Andromeda organises the others to defeat the pirates who board their cruiser.

Third Story: "Learning Curve" (10 Pages)

Credits: Gregory Wright (plot, script, colors); Wade Von Grawbadger (pencils); Mark Farmer (inks); Kevin Cunningham (letters); Mike McAvennie (edits)

Feature Characters: Shvaughn Erin, Gi Gi Cusimano, Sybelle Deacon (first appearance)

Supporting Character: Leviathan I

Villain: unnamed criminals

Synopsis:

Science Police officers Erin and Cusimano are training a rebellious new recruit, Sybelle Deacon, and find that in certain circumstances her unorthodox methods can work well. Deacon herself comes to realise that teamwork isn't necessarily a bad thing, and that the Legion of Super-Heroes can have their uses.