The independent smash continues! As Gus welcomes more survivors into the fold, the reality of war begins to weigh on Mel. Another chance encounter with a Martian giant only raises further questions about last issue's blitzkrieg. But alien invaders are the least of her problems, with the group facing starvation, a hostile wilderness and the possibility of a traitor in their midst. Sci-fi with a smile … and a sucker punch to the gut!