Devin Goodwell lost everything in life that mattered to him. To pick up the pieces of his shattered life, he turns to the church for guidance. But grief still consumes him, and in his moment of weakness the Devil tempts him with the strength he so desperately desires. Devin also discovers a nemesis in Slick Puppy, the cold-blooded leader of the Pack. Slick Puppy’s own quest for revenge puts him on a collision course with Devin, which drives Devin over the edge—to become the Devil’s Claw. However, his newfound strength will not come without a price.
Skate Directive Prelude! Investigative Reporter Evie Collins leverages her first hand experience with Devil's Claw to elevate her status to a nationwide audience, which puts the Devil's Claw on the radar of Talon, the world's peacekeepers. But Talon's focus quickly shifts, with the active joint mission with the Marine's superhero Skate is initiated prematurely.