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  • Issue 21. Tommy goes to see Tiegel. They spontaneously have sex. And then they pour their hearts out to each other. That's where we see how lovable Tommy can be: he may be a killer, but he does show his love to people who are worth it.
  • Issue 34, full stop. What makes it great is that Garth Ennis, the writer, is notorious for hating superheroes, but he gives Superman one of the most sympathetic, sweetest portrayals ever. Also worth mentioning is the two issue crossover with the Justice League of America, where Superman is describing a redacted story from the JLA's files to a reporter about Tommy Monaghan. Despite his dubious profession, Tommy was described by Clark as totally heroic and a good man at heart.
  • In the For Tomorrow, Ringo is facing nigh-certain death. Hacken tries to come with him, reasoning that they're partners, just like Tommy and Natt. Ringo, touched but also fighting to hold back laughter, can't bring himself to correct him, and manages to reassure him without endangering him, saving his life. Then Ringo gets into his car to go face his likely death with a fond grin commenting, about Hacken, "...you big, lovable hired killer you."

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