Issue: #38
Lieutenant Bloom arrives at the Emperor’s castle on Petition Day, where anyone with a grievance may speak to the Emperor, who deals with the petitions in his own unique manner. As the day goes on, the Snow Queen realizes the assassin is among them. The Black Knight appears and beheads the Adversary, but is stopped from escaping by the Snow Queen.
First appearances: The Emperor, Captain Umil, Captain Orm, Lord Nivercoop, Lieutenant Crispin Bloom
Creators: Todd Klein, Mark Buckingham, Daniel Vozzo, Shelly Bond, Steve Leialoha, Bill Willingham, Mariah Huehner, James Jean
Characters: Senior Undersecretary Mudsnipe, The Emperor, Little Boy Blue, Snow Queen, Captain Umil, Captain Orm, Lord Nivercoop, Lieutenant Crispin Bloom
Story arcs: Homelands