Gemini Blood | |
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![]() Cover to Gemini Blood, art by Tommy Lee Edwards. | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Helix (DC Comics imprint) |
Schedule | Monthly |
Format | Ongoing series |
Publication date | 1996 - 1997 |
No. of issues | 9 |
Main character(s) | Nick, Laura, Gillian, Rolk, Russell |
Creative team | |
Created by | Christopher Hinz |
Written by | Christopher Hinz |
Artist(s) | Tommy Lee Edwards |
Colorist(s) | Melissa Edwards |
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