For a time, you will be the greatest "rock and roll" singer in the world. Although why anyone would desire such a thing is quite beyond me. 
Darque Desires[]
Appearances[]
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Aerosmith (First appearance)
- Steven Tyler
- Tom Hamilton
- Joey Kramer
- Joe Perry
- Brad Whitford
- Herbert Kramer / Moondance
- Nettie
- Sandria Darque
Villains:
- Master Darque
- Walking Dead Men / Security Guards
Other Characters:
- Chainsaw Whiplash (Defunct band) (Mentioned only)
- Groupies
- MTV (Mentioned only)
- Randy
Locations:
- Boston (Mentioned only)
- Louisiana
- New Orleans
- Jack's house (burning)
- Paradiso (closed forever)
- The Arena
- New Orleans
- Nebraska (Mentioned only)
- Lincoln (Mentioned only)
Items:
- Guitar
- Jack's saxophone
- Knife
- Public telephone
- Steven's hair
- Steven's tights
- Voodoo doll (looking just like Steven Tyler)
Vehicles:
- Green car/convertible
- Trucks
- Van
Credits[]
- Writers: Bob Hall
- Pencilers: Bob Hall
- Inkers: John Dixon
- Colorists: Mike Cavallaro, Maurice Fontenot, Bill Dunn, Andrew Covalt
- Letterers: Bethanne Niedz
- Cover Artists: Bob Hall, Tom Ryder, Mike Cavallaro
- Editors: Don Perlin
- Editor-in-Chief: Bob Layton
Synopsis[]
Master Darque wants Steven Tyler's soul. He makes a pawn of a young man so enamored with the Aerosmith singer that all he wants is to be Steven Tyler. When Darque's power enables the man to usurp Tyler's voice, Shadowman sets things right by confronting Darque. But, Jack is forced to offer him his services in exchange for Tyler's life. Tyler is saved, but the cost is a pact with Master Darque.[1]
Notes[]
- The following three songs from Aerosmith' Get a Grip (April, 1993) are performed during the story (in chronological order):
- Livin' On the Edge
- Cryin'
- Get a Grip
Quotes[]
At least in my youth, vulgarity was less painful to the ears.
- And here comes my servant... the would-be prince of the ringing ear drum.
- For a time, you will be the greatest "rock and roll" singer in the world. Although why anyone would desire such a thing is quite beyond me.
- A "voodoo doll", brother. You're joking, surely.
- That guy's wearing a mask, Joe. -- Mardi Gras's over and Halloween's a long way off. -- It's New Orleans, man. Let's go!
- -- Aerosmith
- And here come the clowns... night of the living darque heads.
- -- Shadowman
- Good evening, Mr. Boniface. I'm especially fond of what comes next. "I have merely to plunge my nail into the heart of the doll-- and Mr. Tyler dies." --- You see?
- Are you making me an offer, Mr. Boniface? --- In ten more seconds brain damage will set in... --- I could still bring him back, but... --- I don't hear your offer, Mr. Boniface...
- Yes, damn you. Yes.
- -- Shadowman
- Wow, that was amazing! --- White light and women. Hundreds and hundreds of women.
- -- Steven Tyler
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