The Reliance, Issue #1

Based in Bludhaven, New Jersey, "The Reliance" is a group of superheroes banded together to do more than just rescue the innocent from danger. Their goal is to truly make a difference in the life of each person they save, investing time and effort that many heroes do not.

Having come together to explore their unique abilities, each team member brings something different and valuable to the group.

Candice, the enigmatic girl with wings, has a unique connection to the supernatural world. Messages from God direct her path while her considerable spiritual powers grow with each passing day.

Iron Hand, a genius with technology has constructed a powerful and multi-faceted suit of armor that hides his crippled form and makes him a mission-driven adversary, not to be taken lightly.

The Road Warrior, a world-class stuntman, haunted by his past, is seeking answers that will explain his unusual ability to rob meta-humans of their powers, making them his own.

Surge, a struggling college student, but with the power of a thunder-storm coursing through his veins. Emerging from the shadow of his wealthy family, he's really just lookin' for some fun!

And still to come, another hero will join their ranks....

"Sibling Rivalry, Part 1"

Called to the scene of an unusual robbery, each hero had to find a way to escape their daily routine without drawing suspicion. Each hero, that is, except for Road Warrior, who was home watching T.V. and discovered the robbery on the news.

Candice and Surge both found ways to exit their college class, unfortunately not without causing a power outage throughout the building.

Iron Hand who, as Alex Noir, is a head of R and D at Wayne Tech, brushed passed Bruce Wayne on his way to "armor up", reminded of his important meeting with the billionaire later at 3:00.

At the scene of the crime, gang members ran from a bank, carrying bags of money and armed with strange and advanced armor and weapons. Road Warrior and Surge delivered a combination blow, skillfully slamming open a fire hydrant with Road Warrior's car while electrifying the water to take out half of the thugs.

Iron Hand flew in from above, towing a chain-link fence to sweep some innocent bystanders out of harms way. Seconds later, the same fence was used to apprehend two of the thugs, while Candice unleashed a wave of pure terror that flooded into the soul of each criminal, making them wish they'd never emerged from the womb.

After each thug was neutralized, including their apparent leader, the police arrived. At first, they mistook The Reliance for criminals. They were soon persuaded by Iron Hand that The Reliance has Bludhaven's best interests in mind.

At the same time, Candice used her mystical healing ability, paired with a growing knowledge of scientific medicine, to heal those injured during Iron Hand's "forceful" rescue.

Grateful for their assistance, the police gave The Reliance free reign to examine the crime scene and move forward with an investigation.

Meanwhile, unknown to the police, Road Warrior has tucked away one of the gang members' strange weapons, hoping to soon uncover it's nature...