The Concept: An alien despot targets Earth for conquest, concocting a sinister scheme to empower the dregs of humanity with a transformative catalyst that they may sow chaos and fear. Overhearing the warlord’s insidious plans, a noble alien rebel escapes with the catalyst, hoping to imbue worthy men and women with powers that might allow them to turn back the tide of invasion. Based on the best-selling computer game!

This Issue: “DOUBLE TROUBLE” Introducing America’s Newest Teen Idol, Liberty Lad! When Minuteman is arrested for crimes he didn’t commit, it’s up to the star-spangled squirt and his compatriots to clear their fearless leader’s name before the city falls at the hands of Déjà Vu’s deadly army of doppelgangers! Plus, Pinstripe is back for a final showdown, but as the team faces off with the dapper don, a mysterious stranger stands in their way. Will he be friend or foe?