Blockbuster pits many of his most frequent hirelings against newcomer Shrike to see how they fare. Mouse and Giz wisely stay out of the fight, while Stallion, Brutale and Electrocutioner are easily taken out by Shrike. Meanwhile, in Lockhaven prison, Torque and Tad find that they have common enemies in both Nightwing and Blockbuster, planning to be revenged on them as soon as they escape. And Clancy's tenants worry about her as the emergency medics attempt to revive her.