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Wade West has worn a mask for the majority of his young life as sidekick to the world famous superhero Blackhawk. When tragedy strikes, a boy more used to superheroics than the mundane has to find his own way in the world as both himself and the high flying Acrobat. Oh, and he's dating a supervillain.
 

All Acrobat Comics


Acrobat #25 – Cracks

JD Smith: art and story. Jon Cairns: colors
When a washed up 90's superhero and an ex-crimeette break out of Malbion super prison, it's up to Acro and Coil to put them back, but what happens afterward is what threatens to tear everything apart.

Acrobat #24 – Stir

JD Smith: Writing and Art. Jon Cairns: Cover Colors
Acrobat's greatest enemy has stewed in prison for the last 4 months, the only trouble is he can't remember how he got there. Why does this spell trouble for our hero?

Acrobat #23 – Do the Twist

JD Smith: Writing, Cover art. Nick Foster: Art. Jon Cairns: Cover Colors
Every week Plot Twist is attacked by his arch nemesis Plot Hole, and every week he seemingly brutally murders him in increasingly creative ways. Acrobat decides to step in, but will it be for better or worse?

Acrobat #22 – Disillusioned

JD Smith: Art and Writing. Jon Cairns: Cover Colors
Continuing on from last issue, Acrobat battles Jacky Suave as his relationship deteriorates.

Acrobat #21 – Suave

JD Smith: Art and Writing
As Wade and Cassie deal with the aftermath of issue 20, a new crimimal figure hits the scene...and new york loves him?

The Origin of Plot Hole

Nick Foster: Art and Writing. JD Smith: Creative Input

Acrobat #20 – Cold

JD Smith: Art and Writing. Jon Cairns: Cover Colors
Acrobat and Coil versus a small army. Do I have to say more?

Acrobat #19 – And We All Fall Down

JD Smith: Art and Writing
Cassie Chao's past comes back for good, and the Acrobat isn't around to help.

Acrobat #18 – Mallwalking

JD Smith: Art and Writing
Assassin the Black Death was on par with Blackhawk, and now Acrobat has to take her on solo!

Acrobat #17 – Armor

JD Smith: Art and Writing
Almost every superhero in the city has been brought into a knock down drag out melee. What could possibly bring out that much muscle, and will it even be enough?

Acrobat #16 – Numb

JD Smith: Art and Writing
Wade West has been missing for 2 weeks, and his school friends are starting to worry. Plus: a new hero and the reappearance of an old villain!

The Origin of Midnight

Nick Foster: Art and Writing. JD Smith: Creative Input

Acrobat #15 – Midnight

JD Smith: Art and Writing
An old acquaintance of the Blackhawk comes back into Wade's life, and he's not looking to chat.

Acrobat #14 – Dance

JD Smith: Art and Writing
A gala is being held in memory of a figure close to Wade, and his school life and former sheltered existence as a billionaire's heir come to a head.

The Origin of Blur

JD Smith: Art and Writing

Acrobat #13 – It’s All in the Past

JD Smith: Writing, Art page 20. Nick Foster: Art, pages 1-8. Dan Butcher: Art, pages 9-11. Nepath: Art, pages 12-15. Joachim Lipiski: Art pages 16-19. Cover Colors: Slooo
Cassandra Chao's old life comes back to bite her, while Wade tangles with an even more dangerous Blackhawk foe.

The Origin of a Plot Twist

JD Smith: Art and Writing

Acrobat #12 – Division

JD Smith: Art and Writing
Acrobat and a new partner in crime (so to speak) go after the source of the Midtown attack. As it has been proved time and time again, things for the them do not go as planned.

Acrobat #11 – Clone High

JD Smith: Art and Writing
The world of superheroics and the drama of High School clash yet again for our young protagonist when a rogue after the Acrobat hits Midtown High.

Acrobat #10 – Pinch Me

JD Smith: Art and Writing
Wade lands a date with an unexpected figure, but before he can worry about that he has to deal with one of Blackhawk's greatest foes.

Acrobat #9 – Haunt

JD Smith: Writing, All Art except pages 3-5 and 10-11 Luke Lopez: Art, pages 3-5 and 10-11. Cover.
Issue 8 was just warming us up! The stakes are high as Wade battles a personal enemy.

Flashback

JD Smith - Writing. Nick Foster - Art

Acrobat #8 – Dead

JD Smith - Art and Writing. Luke Lopez: Cover colors
It's Acrobat in his biggest battle royale yet, and he's about to learn this hero thing isn't as easy as he'd thought.

Acrobat #7 – Social Chutes and Ladders

JD Smith - Art and Writing. Luke Lopez - Color covers
Who is the Ghost, and why is Cassandra Chao acting so oddly? Stick around for the cliffhanger!

Plot Twist and Tech

JD Smith - Writing. Nick Foster - Art

Acrobat #6 – Laser Tag

JD Smith - Art and Writing. Nepath - Cover art
Acrobat crosses paths with a new super team as NYC's underworld sees a new figure rise to power.

Acrobat #5 – Property Damage

JD Smith - Art and Writing. Nick Foster- Cover art
Acrobat's encounters go past street level vigilantism and perhaps out of his league when a high powered feud over super-strong exo suits comes to New York

The Origin of Coil

JD Smith - Writing. Nick Foster - Art

Acrobat #4 – Slinkies and Head Trauma

JD Smith - Art and writing
School life becomes a whole lot more complicated when a local latex clad bank robber joins Wade's class. Also included: The origin of Coil!

Acrobat #3 – Preach

JD Smith - Writing, Art pages 18-19. Luke Lopez - All art except 18-19
When the Reverend's unique brand of fatal gospel hits a local parade, the all new Acrobat has to make his first real solo effort against a super villain.

Acrobat #2 – Life Goes On

JD Smith - Art and Writing
Wade tries to adjust to normal lfie as he signs up at the local high school, but a new mind wiping super villain on the rise means things can't stay normal for long.

Acrobat #1 – Golden Age

JD Smith - Writing, Art pages 1-12. Luke Lopez: Art pages 13 to 22
Wade West has worn a mask for the majority of his young life as sidekick to the world famous superhero Blackhawk. When tragedy strikes, a boy more used to superheroics than the mundane has to find his own way in the world as both himself and the high flying Acrobat!