Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 No.4

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Full Title: Kurt Busiek's Astro City #4

Story Title: Safeguards

Cover Date: November 1995

Cover Price: $2.25

Credits: Kurt Busiek (Story), Brent Anderson (Art), Alex Ross (Cover), Richard Starkings and Comicraft (Lettering and Design), Steve Buccellato and Electric Crayon (Coloring and Production), Ann Huntington Busiek (Managing Editor)

Publisher: Image Comics

Appearances: Marta (First), Hanged Man (First), Winged Victory (First), Darcy Conroy (First), Demolitia (First), Unholy Alliance (First),- (Flamethrower (First), Glowworm (First), Slamburger (First), Spice (First)), First Family (First),-(Augustus Furst (First), Julius Furst (First), Nick Furst (First), Natalie Furst (First), Rex Zorus (First), Astra Furst (First))

Mentions: Honor Guard, Samaritan, Sugar

Narrative Voice: Marta

Issue Summary: Born to an immigrant family, Marta wanted nothing more than to leave Shadow Hill, but when the downtown office where she works is attacked, she realizes that the protections she once rued are now comforting.

Date of Story: Early to mid-November 1995 over three days

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