🚀 Tempest Toss’d! Published: June 1985 (On-sale: March 7, 1985) • Publisher: DC Comics Series: Atari Force (1984–1986) • Series 2 • Volume 2 Creators: Writer: Mike Baron • Penciler: Eduardo Barreto • Inker: Ricardo Villagrán • Colorist: Tom Ziuko • Letterer: Bob Lappan • Editor: Andrew Helfer • Executive Editor: Dick Giordano • Cover Artist: José Luis García-López Tempest Toss’d! follows Tempest (Christopher Champion) as he escapes his confinement on New Earth and attempts to reunite with the crew aboard Scanner One. His journey leads him spiraling through unstable pathways in the Multiverse, forcing him to rely on the guidance and strength of Dart (Erin Bia O’Rourke-Singh). Christopher eventually reaches Scanner One, where he is welcomed by his father, Martin Champion, though the reunion quickly shifts back to crisis mode. Onboard the ship, the Atari Force faces a severe logistical threat: the Tazlings are devouring the vessel’s food supplies at an alarming rate. The team must navigate back to the New Earth universe before resources run out. Blackjak, recently restored with an organic left eye, volunteers to pilot Scanner One through a dangerous multiversal region. However, the flood of sensory data overwhelms him. In a moment of urgency, the Tazlings restore his former cybernetic camera eye, stabilizing him just in time to complete the crossing. The issue balances cosmic adventure with intimate character development, highlighting Tempest’s emerging maturity, Blackjak’s struggle between humanity and cybernetics, and the ongoing tensions aboard Atari Station. 🧸 A Boy & His Hukka This lighthearted backup tale features a young Christopher Champion taking Hukka on a trip to purchase action figures. When Hukka goes missing and is chased by a security patrol dog, Christopher uses his phasing ability to rescue his mischievous companion. The story adds warmth and humor to the broader Atari Force mythos. Key Characters: Tempest • Martin Champion • Dart • Morphea • Babe • Professor Venture • Blackjak • Taz • Tazlings • Rident • Kargg • Hunter • Hukka Key Locations / Vehicles: Atari Station • Scanner One • Multiverse pathways
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