THE CREECH #1 ～ #3

Release date : Oct 13 1997 ～ Dec 1997 IMAGE COMICS
SPAWN #66	CURSE OF THE SPAWN #13
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	THE CREECH: OUT FOR BLOOD

#Prelude , Oct 1 1997
Motor City Comiccon Prelude Edition

Dr. Battu returns to the lab after a forced vacation only to learn that his Creech experiment has been modified and weaponized. The Creech is now a genetically enhanced fighting monster cloned from the DNA of an aborted fetus and alien genetic material. Outraged by the perversion of his work, Dr. Battu brings a news reporter in to the AGENCY labs to show him what they are doing there. He gives him a vial of alien DNA as proof of his claims. Battu then utilizes a machine to transfer his consciousness into the Creech. Dross interrupts the process and shoots him in the head.

1997年10月11～12日に開催されたMOTOR CITY COMIC CON(USA Michigan, Dearborn Civic Center)にて限定発売されたもの。Black & Whiteのスケッチタイプ。それ故に”The Creech #1～#3″においてColoristを担当したTyson Wenglerはクレジットされていない。

#1 Oct 13 1997
Dr. Battu returns to the lab after a forced vacation only to learn that his Creech experiment has been modified and weaponized. The Creech is now a genetically enhanced fighting monster cloned from the DNA of an aborted fetus and alien genetic material. Outraged by the perversion of his work, Dr. Battu brings a news reporter in to the AGENCY labs to show him what they are doing there. He gives him a vial of alien DNA as proof of his claims. Battu then utilizes a machine to transfer his consciousness into the Creech. Dross interrupts the process and shoots him in the head.
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B & W

Dr. Pashu Battu	Chris Rafferty	Mr. Dross
Bernard Chen	Creech	Dr. Battu’s wife
Mr. Dutcher

“The Agency”という組織で働く技師、Dr. Pashu Battuは、中絶された胎児数百体から体外生命体であるCreechを生み出した。だが、Creechが秘める力にDr. Battuは疑問を持ち始めていた。子供の出産時に亡くなった妻の写真を見ながら、Dr. Battuは新たなアダムを生み出してしまったのではないかと思う。そして彼はThe AgencyはCreechの力を破壊のために使用しようとしていることに気づく。そのプロジェクトを妨害するため、Dr. BattuはCreechを町に解き放つのだった。

#2 Nov 1 1997
Dr. Battu has been killed by his boss Dennis Dross but not before he transferred part of his consciousness into the monstrous Creech. Creech escapes from the labs and begins an internal struggle between his violent programming and Battu’s desire to help and nurture as he is hunted through the streets. Dross lets reporter Chris Rafferty live even though he witnessed the murder of Battu. Rafferty tracks Creech into the sewers and is surprised to find him protecting a little baby. The aliens who were part of Creech’s make-up come looking for their stolen genetic material.
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#3 Dec 1 1997
Aliens suck their genetic material out of the Creech, weakening him significantly. Despite this setback, Creech still finds the strength and will to take down the aliens, stop the evil machinations of Dennis Dross and rescue the city from total destruction.
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SPAWNには関わりのない作品だが、Greg Capulloの作品(特に原作)であるため、紹介しました。