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"Valley of the Dolls": After multiple Painted Dolls wash up onshore in New York's harbor, they end up killing one another until only two are left. One becomes mobbed by fans who want to be killed before the world ends. The other leaves in haste in order to locate his

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Promethea #29 is an issue of the series Promethea (Volume 1) with a cover date of May, 2004. It was published on March 28, 2004.

Synopsis for "Valley of the Dolls"

After multiple Painted Dolls wash up onshore in New York's harbor, they end up killing one another until only two are left. One becomes mobbed by fans who want to be killed before the world ends. The other leaves in haste in order to locate his creator, Stan from Five Swell Guys.

Meanwhile, the people who Promethea has gathered in Trish Bangs' apartment, begin to wander down the hallway and enter various rooms. Each of them are reunited with their version of Promethea; Stacia with Grace Brannagh and Dr. Dennis Drucker with Bill Woolcott.

Elsewhere, America's Best are putting together a Doomsday Device to help prevent the apocalypse.

Appearing in "Valley of the Dolls"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • Former Mayor, Sonny Baskerville (Possessed)
  • Painted Doll
  • Stan from Five Swell Guys (Dies)
  • Mayor Uvula Cascade

Other Characters:

  • Five Swell Guys
    • Kenneth
    • Marv
    • Roger
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation:
    • The Director General
    • Agent Karen Breughel
    • Agent Peter Hansard
    • Agent Lucille Ball
  • Jack Faust (a magician)
  • Trish Bangs (Sophie's mom)

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Notes

  • The cover is an homage to Andy Warhol.



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