Collection: Black Flag – Maximum Press – (1995) – Volume 1 – Limited Series - #0–4

📘 Series Summary

Created and illustrated by Dan Fraga with scripts by Eric Stephenson, Black Flag is a high-octane sci-fi action series published by Rob Liefeld’s Maximum Press. The series centers on a group of elite, high-tech mercenaries—the Black Flag team—as they navigate a landscape of corporate warfare, cybernetic enhancements, and explosive paramilitary operations. The story is a prime example of the "Extreme" style of the mid-90s, focusing on dynamic anatomy, massive weaponry, and cinematic pacing.

The series launched with a special Issue #0 and continued through a four-issue primary arc. It is particularly noted for its visual flair, including the signature gatefold covers and hyper-detailed tech designs provided by Fraga, who was one of the youngest breakout stars of the early Image/Maximum era. For fans of 1990s independent comics, Black Flag remains a nostalgic deep-cut that represents the energy and ambition of the creator-owned movement.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

• A premier creator-owned project from Dan Fraga, a key artist in the 1990s "Extreme Studios" aesthetic.
• Features scripts by Eric Stephenson, who would go on to become the Publisher of Image Comics.
• Known for its oversized gatefold covers and high-detail paramilitary character designs.
• A quintessential 90s indie title that perfectly complements collections of Brigade, Bloodstrike, and Youngblood.
• Includes the complete 5-issue run (Issues #0–4), providing a self-contained look at the team's origins.
• A highly collectible time capsule of the mid-90s boom in independent action comics.

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