(W) Peter David (A/CA) J. K. Woodward. Peter David (w); J.K. Woodward (a & c) Ever wonder how Bete Noire, the city that shapes the world, actually does so?? See for yourself as, upon learning of the actions of a dictator whose obsession with nuclear arms threatens the safety of humanity, Jude takes steps to make certain that his threat is brought to an abrupt end. Written by New York Times best-selling author Peter David.