SPECIAL EXTRA-LENGTH ISSUE! In the burning deserts of Afghanistan, Platonov confronts Azra about her secrets and discovers her grand plan! But what will he do with what he learns? Then, in the frigid tundra of Siberia, the Iron Star seeks out an old ally for help. But something is terribly wrong with THE COLLECTIVE MAN! (W) Deniz Camp (A/CA) S. Morian