In this week’s issue of ASTRO CITY, Marta Dobrescu, a friendly and kind lawyer, reflects on her life living in Shadow Hill, a unique section within Astro City. Though she seems quite normal, Marta has a unique gift to connect with the supernatural including ghosts, demons and more. Her unique gift will soon attract a specific entity—the Hanged Man.

The Hanged Man is in need of a lawyer to help him assist a family he has wronged in the past. Will he be able to convince Marta of his plan? Find out more by reading part 1 of this 2 part story in ASTRO CITY #39 from writer Kurt Busiek with guest artist Carmen Carnero (Adventures of Supergirl)!