Issue 11

Issue 11 Script: Doselle Young Pencils: John McCrea Inks: Garry Leach Colours: Ian Hannin Editor: John Layman

Synopsis

The imaginary states of America and an Adult 'Happy' Hank Bendix has just wiped out the Fevermen with the aid of Lith, a woman who seems to be linked to Colonel Carin and Pannacia. As they leave the Charnel house that held the Fevermen behind, they talk of how Hank was once a master of paranoia and covert espionage, but now he operates in the weirder places, behind the scenes, and that suits him fine. as they return to Pannacia, and come near King's psychic head, the scene cuts to

Kansas, and as Malcom rejoins the Monarchy, Morro cannot believe he's been played for a fool. A psychic recording left by King explains that what happened at the Bureau for Post-Human affairs was just to lure someone like him to the scene, to hide their blueprints for the future inside his mind. Addie sings to him as they all teleport away

Back in Philadelphia, Christine is still telling her story to Matt, when they are interrupted by his mother and a 'friend' who is sleeping over that night. Matt is obviously used to this, and tired of it, but he is also amazed that they didn't spot Christine. she returns to her story, telling Matt about the Dragline.

Back in Panacia, Hank and Lith retrieve King's head, and prepare to travel to the Crown, after Hank has a little fun at King's expense. the rest of the Team have adapted the Blimp Christine caputed to travel through the Bleed, and attack Chimera.

In the ruin of the Crown, Hank attaches King's head to a device that surges energy through it, as it brings King back to life he explains how important he was in recruiting King for the cause, and how he and the Doctor were responsible for what happened on the Carrier. When King is revived, he gatheres up a sries of rainbow-coloured shards, forging them into a sword, and he, the Puppy and Hank prepare to go to work.

Unsolved Mysteries

• What are the blueprints in Morro's head?
• What is the plan for Chimera?
• How did hank bring King back to Life?
• What happens next?

Analysis

• By page 5, Malcom and Professor Q are kissing. He moves fast!
• Matt's origin is quite similar to Rorsach is Watchmen. given that he was destined to be a 'street level' hero, that may be more than a nod or coincidence
• Hank asks lith what she was in a former life: Some Kid's uncle, murdered by a faceless burglar or vengeful business partner, a down on his luch heavyweight, a millionaire doctor or some noble second rate einstein? these are all references to the origin stories of superheroes, but rather than the heroes themselves, they refer to the person who drove them to become a hero in some way shape or form. also note that all the people hank talks about are Male, while Lith is Female.