The Concept: 1944. In the waning days of World War II, at the dawn of the nuclear age, super-powered beings are beginning to emerge from the shadows of conflict, beginning with the arrival of the Artificial Man. The United States government has a plan to turn these new arrivals into heroes. But someone forgot to tell the heroes the plan.

This Issue: Officially dubbed "Watchguard," the group makes its debut before the media, and a new (and not so welcome) member immediately appears. On the team’s first mission, the Mid-Nite Hour begins to realize something isn't right, as some members barely participate and others get more than a little carried away in the heat of the moment. Passions begin to flare, animosity rears its head and violence erupts. They've only just begun. Is the end already in sight?