"Little Miss Mantras"
Mantra Vol. 1 #21
May, 1995

Quote: "This is all wrong...men want me, and women want to be me...and I want it exactly the opposite!"

Credits: Mike W. Barr (writer); Terry Dodson (penciller); Jim Amash (inker)

Cover: Bryan Hitch (penciller); Andy Lanning (inker)

Point of Interest: This story takes place between Mantra #9 and Mantra #10.

Note: The cover image to the right is the cover art without the additional title and captions; the black-and-white image beneath is the preview art that was originally supposed to be used when this was slated to be issue #9. (Apparently Mantra had some breast-reduction surgery done before the issue went to press. )

Main Characters: Mantra

Supporting Characters: Trisha*, Heather Parks*, Jessie*, Samantha*, Evie, Lila, Mrs. Parks*, Scott*

Villains: Lauren, Maxi-Man/Wiley Wolf

Story

A Mantra Fan Club dabbles with a sorcerous book, releasing the "Maxi-Man" Demon. Maxi-Man gives Eden's babysitter, Lauren, the power and appearance of Mantra and goads her to violence. She puts Heather, one of the club members, in the hospital. Mantra finds out about the impostor's attack and goes to see Heather. Lauren shows up and the two Mantras battle. Lauren escapes, but Mantra catches up to her. Mantra senses the presence of Maxi-Man and reveals him. The appearance of his Wiley Wolf form causes Lauren to lose faith in him, leaving him powerless to keep his form. When he disappears, Heather recovers and Lauren returns to normal, although contemplating a new look.

* Denotes First Appearance
+ Character Dies