Guns of the Dragon

"The Dragon's Teeth"

Cover Date January 1999
Issue #4
Pages 32
Type Original Story
Cover Price $2.50
Featured Character Hans von Hammer

Synopsis

The series reaches its explosive climax inside an active volcanic temple. Vandal Savage intends to use the ancient blades to awaken a hibernating living dragon to subjugate China. Enemy Ace utilizes his superior tactical military training to stage a precise counter-assault, breaking Bat Lash out of captivity. Together with Chop-Chop and Biff Bradley, they turn Savage's ninja army against the waking beast, reclaiming the swords and escaping as the temple collapses.

Collector Notes

A satisfying pulp finale that lets von Hammer demonstrate that his tactical genius extends beyond the cockpit. The use of Vandal Savage as a recurring DC villain who has also lived through von Hammer's era gives the story a thematic closing argument: some men acquire wisdom from the centuries, others only acquire appetite.

Creative Team

Writer Timothy Truman
Penciler Timothy Truman
Inker Timothy Truman
Letterer Ken Lopez