David Hersch, better known as the metahuman criminal and cult leader Cicada, was waiting for his appointed advocate. He was sitting in a near-empty room, merely a table and a few chairs making up the majority of objects. Cicada was wearing a typical orange prison suit, which contrasted heavily with his pale-grey skin. He wore a pair of manacles ( Read more... )

Deacon Joseph Blackfire has lived for far more years than any man should live. He was born centuries ago to a Hotethk Native American tribe under a blood red moon. It was seen as a sign that he would amount to become a leader of men. Blackfire became that leader time and time again, always gaining control, always to eventually lose it. Each time he ( Read more... )

The key to guerrilla warfare was mobility, a small unit size, tactical target selection and of course intelligence ( Read more... )

The GCPD building downtown was built like a bunker. It wasn't pretty in any sense of the word, but it was solid and more importantly, very defensible. Years of weathering Gotham's particular breed of nightlife had proven a veritable crucible to shake out the building's vulnerabilities and the end product had proven to be an unforeseen godsend in ( Read more... )

The trek out of hell takes longer than one might expect. All those twists and turns, and the natives aren't exactly reliable for directions. Shiva, Dragon, and Tim Drake have hauled themselves out of the infernal realms, though, with no further interference from Neron. Then back through Gotham Below - finally emerging from a dark alleyway in the ( Read more... )

Two A.M. - Keystone City. Iron Heights Meta-Penitentiary ( Read more... )

It seems what they say about the revolving door of Arkham is possibly true. Not so long after his transfer to Gotham's most infamous penitentiary, Hersch had engineered his escape. It's not so difficult to manipulate the mind of a downtrodden guard, and even easier when he's a fan of the colourful costumed heroes of America. Especially... Lord ( Read more... )

Dr Crane sat at one of the many dining tables in Arkham Asylum, awaiting the arrival of one of his fellow inmates. One of the few that he considered almost a peer in terms of mental fortitude and innovation. Mr Nygma ( Read more... )

Jesse Quick has sent out the APB.But right now, Titans Tower is on fire in half a dozen places, and the torrential storm overhead isn't stopping the fires nearly enough. Lightning sizzles through the sky, and well over a dozen flying figures soar around the Tower, surveilling it and occasionally blasting it with something. Many more are on the ( Read more... )