AGENTS IN TROUBLE Ir. VenderMeulen aka Ir. Vdm His bespoke suits and genteel mien conceal a formidable array of secret talents; racing driver, vegetarian gourmet chef, diamond cutter, disc spinner, cowboy plumber and beekeeper to mention but a few. Armed with his Barometric Groove Tube and Classified Brainwave-Transmission Antennae, he has proven his worth time and again in the demanding field of undercover work. Commander "Boobytrap" McKinnie Electronic genius and camouflage specialist, his cleverly constructed Mk III Vibemaster Organ Device with its advanced Leslie- wobulator circuits and 88 button control panel has underpinned many a perilous mission. His split-second timing and judicious use of the Tremolo Mechanism have frequently ensured a positive conclusion to an assignment teetering on the knife-edge that separates success and failure. COVER

Matvei 'Matt' Munrovski Equipped with six razor-sharp strings and a keen analytical mind, he can pinpoint the moment to deliver a devastating riff or a knockout solo. When danger threatens, he unleashes a flurry of tasty licks, slicing chords and rhythmic chops that soon whittle the problem down to size. Has been observed keeping a roomful of disgruntled thugs at bay with his mesmeric whammy bar. Dr. Eric "Heinrich" Lorenz Scientifically generated in the mysterious communist bloc, Heinrich served the secret services as a physicist deep down in hidden laboratories equipping top agents with fancy technical gadgets. Some of his well thought-out devices were later reported in journals such as Astounding. Whenever he's on a mission himself, Heinrich has a tight grip on his low-frequency sonic wave emitter. De Pep Disarmingly suave and impeccably clad, he is able to lay down beats with machine-gun precision, avoiding incoming fire with his secret shuffle. Known to be deadly accurate with a rimshot at 20 paces, his extensive knowledge of arcane twin stick techniques has more than once facilitated a swift exit from a difficult situation. Expert herpetologist. CONTENT