"The Archimage Quest Chapter II: The First Generation"
Mantra Vol. 1 #11
May, 1994

Quote: "How quickly we learn. The first time I woke up in this useless woman's body, after having been a man for 1500 years, my first reaction was to cover its naked breasts. I suppose it started with Eve. Now, that reaction's kicking in again." - Mantra

Credits: Mike W. Barr (writer); Robb Phipps (penciller); Jeff Whiting (inker); Patrick Owsley (letterer); Tim Divar (color design); Violent Hues (interior color); Chris Ulm (editor)

Cover: Robb Phipps (penciller); Al Vey (inker); George Cox III (colorist)

Main Character: Mantra

Supporting Characters: Gus, Evie

Villains: Boneyard, Boneyard's wives, The Inquisitors, Donnos

Point of Interest: Includes Ultraverse Premiere #2

Story

Mantra battles the wives of Boneyard, who have stolen her mask, armor and cloak. Mantra captures the wife wearing her mask and takes her home. There, Eden is served with a motion to contest her custody of the children. Later, Mantra releases the wife, Emalia, and interrogates her. Emalia says that Archimage had originally given Mantra's uniform to the three wives when they were married to him. When Boneyard forced Archimage to retreat, Archimage took their wedding presents with him, leaving the wives defenseless. Boneyard then took the wives for his own. Then, Emalia escapes, but Matnra follows her to the other wives. Wanting the mask, Mantra is forced to kill Emalia. But the mask transfers to another wife, and the blood sacrifice allows Boneyard to come to Earth.

* Denotes First Appearance