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DP7 is another one of the books that were enjoyed by most New
Universe fans. DP7 was one of 4 title that remained after Shooter
left Marvel. The series lasted 32 issues and included an annual.
After the cancellation of the New Universe, characters from DP7
would appear in several issues of Quasar and also be involved in
the Starblast crossover in early 1994.
They are strange. They are horrifying. They are constantly ridiculed.
Their names: Dave Landers. Randy O'Brien. Jeff Walters. Charlene
Beck. Lenore Fenzl. Dennis Cuzinski. Stephanie Harrington. They are
seven people, out of place in the world. Seven people afraid of what
they are; afraid of what might become of them. Seven of the most
dangerous beings ever to walk the face of the earth.
DP7 was created and written by Mark Gruenwald and penciled by Paul
Ryan, with inks by Danny Bulanadi. Their tenure on the book lasted
the entire run of 32 issues. This team also collaborated on the
first several issues of Marvel's QUASAR. Mark Gruenwald also wrote
over 100 issues of CAPTAIN AMERICA. He died in 1996. Paul Ryan
went on to draw FANTASTIC FOUR and RAVAGE 2099.
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