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{{quote|Comic legend Peter David and up-and-coming artist Eric Nguyen bring a whole new HALO story to life! When the colony planet Ariel sends out a mysterious distress signal, it’s up to the UNSC’s elite, highly skilled special-ops Marines, the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from the 105th, to find out what’s happening. Also known as ODSTs or “Helljumpers”, these soldiers are some of the toughest in the galaxy…and some of the roughest as well. When the distress signal comes, two Helljumpers will find themselves at the center of the mystery on Ariel, and before it’s solved, they’ll have to put their friendship—and their lives—on the line…<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marvel.com/catalog/HALO:_HELLJUMPER.1=''Halo: Helljumpers #1''|date=2009-04-25|accessdate=2009-04-25|publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref>|Marvel.com}} | {{quote|Comic legend Peter David and up-and-coming artist Eric Nguyen bring a whole new HALO story to life! When the colony planet Ariel sends out a mysterious distress signal, it’s up to the UNSC’s elite, highly skilled special-ops Marines, the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from the 105th, to find out what’s happening. Also known as ODSTs or “Helljumpers”, these soldiers are some of the toughest in the galaxy…and some of the roughest as well. When the distress signal comes, two Helljumpers will find themselves at the center of the mystery on Ariel, and before it’s solved, they’ll have to put their friendship—and their lives—on the line…<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marvel.com/catalog/HALO:_HELLJUMPER.1=''Halo: Helljumpers #1''|date=2009-04-25|accessdate=2009-04-25|publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref>|Marvel.com}} | ||
Released July 22nd, 2009 | |||
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{{quote|Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from the 105th Division—more famously known as the “Helljumpers”—have arrived at a distressed science colony on the planet Ariel…only problem? The place is totally abandoned. As the Helljumpers investigate, trying to figure out what happened to the colonists, it becomes increasingly clear that the colony isn’t quite as empty as it seemed… the discovery of a large Covenant military presence raises more questions than it answers. Helljumpers Dutch and Romeo have penetrated farthest into the Covenant-held facility, and when all hell breaks loose, it will be the ultimate test of their fighting prowess—and their friendship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=12618=''Halo: Helljumpers #2|date=2009-05-22|accessdate=2009-05-22|publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref>|Marvel.com}} | {{quote|Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from the 105th Division—more famously known as the “Helljumpers”—have arrived at a distressed science colony on the planet Ariel…only problem? The place is totally abandoned. As the Helljumpers investigate, trying to figure out what happened to the colonists, it becomes increasingly clear that the colony isn’t quite as empty as it seemed… the discovery of a large Covenant military presence raises more questions than it answers. Helljumpers Dutch and Romeo have penetrated farthest into the Covenant-held facility, and when all hell breaks loose, it will be the ultimate test of their fighting prowess—and their friendship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=12618=''Halo: Helljumpers #2|date=2009-05-22|accessdate=2009-05-22|publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref>|Marvel.com}} | ||
Released August 26th, 2009 | |||
===Issue #3 Summary=== | ===Issue #3 Summary=== | ||
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{{quote|Mysteries deepen as the Helljumpers’ investigation of the curious events at the Space Colony Ariel continues. Cut off from the rest of their company, Dutch and Romeo must use every ounce of skill and strength to stay alive. But earth-shaking events--both physical and personal--will truly test the mettle of these two brothers-in-arms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=12820 Marvel.com Catalog - HALO: HELLJUMPER #3}}</ref>|Marvel.com}} | {{quote|Mysteries deepen as the Helljumpers’ investigation of the curious events at the Space Colony Ariel continues. Cut off from the rest of their company, Dutch and Romeo must use every ounce of skill and strength to stay alive. But earth-shaking events--both physical and personal--will truly test the mettle of these two brothers-in-arms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=12820 Marvel.com Catalog - HALO: HELLJUMPER #3}}</ref>|Marvel.com}} | ||
Released September 23rd, 2009 | |||
===Issue #4 Summary=== | ===Issue #4 Summary=== | ||
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{{quote|With an entire Covenant regiment hot on the trail of their comrades, Dutch and Romeo don't have a lot of options...the radios are out, so they can't alert their CO as to what's behind them, and they don't have enough firepower to take the Covenant force out on their own. But... hey, what's this here? A lightly guarded Covenant Drop Ship? But who'd be stupid enough to steal a Drop Ship? Two of the UNSC's finest, perhaps?<ref>[http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.8779.FIRST_LOOK~colon~_October_2009_Bonus_Previews Marvel.com Catalog - HALO: HELLJUMPER #4]</ref>|Marvel.com}} | {{quote|With an entire Covenant regiment hot on the trail of their comrades, Dutch and Romeo don't have a lot of options...the radios are out, so they can't alert their CO as to what's behind them, and they don't have enough firepower to take the Covenant force out on their own. But... hey, what's this here? A lightly guarded Covenant Drop Ship? But who'd be stupid enough to steal a Drop Ship? Two of the UNSC's finest, perhaps?<ref>[http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.8779.FIRST_LOOK~colon~_October_2009_Bonus_Previews Marvel.com Catalog - HALO: HELLJUMPER #4]</ref>|Marvel.com}} | ||
Released October 28th, 2009 | |||
===Issue #5 Summary=== | ===Issue #5 Summary=== | ||
{{main|Halo: Helljumper Issue 5}} | {{main|Halo: Helljumper Issue 5}} | ||
{{quote|Dutch and Romeo have gotten themselves into some pretty crazy situations, but stealing a Covenant ship would definitely get both of them a medal for Most Insane Thing Done In the Line of Duty. If they survive this, they'll still have plenty of questions to answer: what the heck are the Covenant doing here on Planet Ariel, an otherwise harmless colony? And why are they acting so strange-taking the humans hostage instead of glassing the planet, which is their M.O.? Whatever's lurking deep underneath the surface, if the Covenant wants it that bad, it has to be big... and deadly. DON'T MISS THE GRIPPING CONCLUSION TO THIS HEART-STOPPING STORY!<ref>[http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9202.FIRST_LOOK~colon~_November_2009_Bonus_Previews Marvel.com Catalog - HALO:HELLJUMPER #5]</ref>|Marvel.com}} | {{quote|Dutch and Romeo have gotten themselves into some pretty crazy situations, but stealing a Covenant ship would definitely get both of them a medal for Most Insane Thing Done In the Line of Duty. If they survive this, they'll still have plenty of questions to answer: what the heck are the Covenant doing here on Planet Ariel, an otherwise harmless colony? And why are they acting so strange-taking the humans hostage instead of glassing the planet, which is their M.O.? Whatever's lurking deep underneath the surface, if the Covenant wants it that bad, it has to be big... and deadly. DON'T MISS THE GRIPPING CONCLUSION TO THIS HEART-STOPPING STORY!<ref>[http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9202.FIRST_LOOK~colon~_November_2009_Bonus_Previews Marvel.com Catalog - HALO:HELLJUMPER #5]</ref>|Marvel.com}} | ||
Released November 25th, 2009 | |||
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{{Comics}} | {{Comics}} | ||
[[Category:Canon]] | [[Category:Canon]] | ||
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Halo: Helljumper is a five-part series of comics, chronicling the stories of a squad from the 105th ODST Division of UNSC Marine Shock Troopers.[1] A brief flashback of John-117 is featured in issue 1, shortly before he was promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer.[2]
Issues
Issue #1 Summary
- Main article: Halo: Helljumper Issue 1
- "Comic legend Peter David and up-and-coming artist Eric Nguyen bring a whole new HALO story to life! When the colony planet Ariel sends out a mysterious distress signal, it’s up to the UNSC’s elite, highly skilled special-ops Marines, the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from the 105th, to find out what’s happening. Also known as ODSTs or “Helljumpers”, these soldiers are some of the toughest in the galaxy…and some of the roughest as well. When the distress signal comes, two Helljumpers will find themselves at the center of the mystery on Ariel, and before it’s solved, they’ll have to put their friendship—and their lives—on the line…[3]"
- — Marvel.com
Released July 22nd, 2009
Issue #2 Summary
- Main article: Halo: Helljumper Issue 2
- "Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from the 105th Division—more famously known as the “Helljumpers”—have arrived at a distressed science colony on the planet Ariel…only problem? The place is totally abandoned. As the Helljumpers investigate, trying to figure out what happened to the colonists, it becomes increasingly clear that the colony isn’t quite as empty as it seemed… the discovery of a large Covenant military presence raises more questions than it answers. Helljumpers Dutch and Romeo have penetrated farthest into the Covenant-held facility, and when all hell breaks loose, it will be the ultimate test of their fighting prowess—and their friendship.[4]"
- — Marvel.com
Released August 26th, 2009
Issue #3 Summary
- Main article: Halo: Helljumper Issue 3
- "Mysteries deepen as the Helljumpers’ investigation of the curious events at the Space Colony Ariel continues. Cut off from the rest of their company, Dutch and Romeo must use every ounce of skill and strength to stay alive. But earth-shaking events--both physical and personal--will truly test the mettle of these two brothers-in-arms.[5]"
- — Marvel.com
Released September 23rd, 2009
Issue #4 Summary
- Main article: Halo: Helljumper Issue 4
- "With an entire Covenant regiment hot on the trail of their comrades, Dutch and Romeo don't have a lot of options...the radios are out, so they can't alert their CO as to what's behind them, and they don't have enough firepower to take the Covenant force out on their own. But... hey, what's this here? A lightly guarded Covenant Drop Ship? But who'd be stupid enough to steal a Drop Ship? Two of the UNSC's finest, perhaps?[6]"
- — Marvel.com
Released October 28th, 2009
Issue #5 Summary
- Main article: Halo: Helljumper Issue 5
- "Dutch and Romeo have gotten themselves into some pretty crazy situations, but stealing a Covenant ship would definitely get both of them a medal for Most Insane Thing Done In the Line of Duty. If they survive this, they'll still have plenty of questions to answer: what the heck are the Covenant doing here on Planet Ariel, an otherwise harmless colony? And why are they acting so strange-taking the humans hostage instead of glassing the planet, which is their M.O.? Whatever's lurking deep underneath the surface, if the Covenant wants it that bad, it has to be big... and deadly. DON'T MISS THE GRIPPING CONCLUSION TO THIS HEART-STOPPING STORY![7]"
- — Marvel.com
Released November 25th, 2009
Appearances
Characters
- MSgt Frost
- Cpl. Taylor H. "Dutch" Miles
- LCpl Kojo "Romeo" Agu
- Brimley
- Campbell
- Charles
- Gretchen
- Higgins
- Michaels
- Langston (In flashback only)
- John-117 (In flashback only)
Locations
Equipment
- United Nations Space Command
Other
Sentient Species
Gallery
Issue 1 cover.
Issue 2 cover.
Issue 3 cover.
Issue 4 cover.
Issue 5 cover.
Sources
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