Hawkman has met once again with Askana, and after a short battle, manages to subdue her. Askana begs Hawkman not to kill her, she needs his help. She explains that there are agents from her homeworld that are after her for a crime she did not commit. She only attacked Hawkman to see if he was up to the challenge. Hawkman asks why doesn't she ask Dr. Kane for help, and Askana answers that if he would sell her out for more alien technology. At first, Hawkman refuses to help her, and Askana asks him to kill her, saying he would be doing her favor. Hawkman, believing he is going soft, decides to help her. On a secluded street, an unidentified man manifests through a green mist. Putting some clothes on, the man blends in with a crowd. He is on a mission to find the "Violator." Carter reaches Pr