📘 Series Summary
A cornerstone of the Milestone Media revolution, Blood Syndicate Volume 1 remains one of the most raw and unfiltered explorations of superhuman life in an urban environment. Born from the tragic "Big Bang" incident in Dakota City, where a gang war was met with experimental tear gas, the survivors emerged with incredible powers—and deep psychological scars. Written by visionary Dwayne McDuffie and Ivan Velez, Jr., with kinetic artwork by Chriscross and Trevor Von Eeden, the series follows an uneasy alliance of former rival gang members who now find themselves as the "super-powered gang" of Paris Island.
Unlike traditional hero teams, the Blood Syndicate operates on the fringes of morality, raiding crackhouses and battling the corrupt S.Y.S.T.E.M. while dealing with internal leadership struggles between figures like Tech-9, Wise Son, and Holocaust. The 35-issue run is landmark for its diverse cast—including Masquerade, one of the earliest transgender characters in mainstream comics—and its willingness to tackle systemic poverty, drug addiction, and racial tension. From the reality-warping Worlds Collide crossover with Superman to the mystical battle for Kwai’s seven lives in Kwen Lun, this series redefined what a "super-team" could look like.
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