Fathom 1998 #9 Cover A - back issue - $4.00

The persistent challenge that Killian now poses to Admiral Mayweather and his armada leaves the armies entrenched in war. Her place in the battle made clear, Aspen returns to face Killian in this conclusion to The Blue Sun story arc.

Aspen and Cannon battle Killian. Killian throws Aspen into a dimensional barrier that threatens to destroy the Earth but she emerges with new powers. Aspen shuts down the beam and destroys Killian.

• The Blue Sun Part 9 (Conclusion) - Peter Steigerwald "is nine too" credited on title/credits page. Nick Chun, Alvin Coats, Raul Arroyo, Annie Skiles, and Robin Spehar credited as productioneers on title/credits page. Special thanks issued to Whitney McFarland, Steve Liang, and Jose Guillen for neglecting to acknowledge their help on #7 & #8 ("sorry, it was Ross' fault") on title/credits page. And also: "An EXTRA-Special thanks to OUR FANS - your support and appreciation has been a source of inspiration, you mean a lot to all of us and to myself especially" --Michael (from the title/credits page).