Release #2 - Amazing Universe Presents—Maxwell Cross: Deception

THIS IS WHERE IT BEGINS... Every story needs a beginning, and the hero of every story needs their origin story. While we may never learn the full truth of how superhuman powers came to exist in our world, we do know a great deal about the first two heroes of our times. Indeed, the first two humans to acquire superpowers are still alive, albeit retired. From what history tells us, the first human to acquire superpowers was Adam Cross, better known to the world first as Major Victory and eventually as Victory. He appeared on the public stage in the waning years roughly 70 years ago. When people first saw proof of Victory’s abilities, they reacted in shock and fear to see a man who could fly, bend steel bars with his bare hands, and ignore tank shells striking him in the chest. Given the uncertainty of the time and the growing fear of “The Red Menace,” however, the public came to see Victory as their protector and a true patriot. Rather than act like some sort of demigod, he upheld the law and, more importantly, never considered himself above the law. Here was an All-American hero people could cheer and support, secure in the knowledge they enjoyed an advantage over the rest of the world. This book contains everything you need to know about the Amazing Universe, its important location and VIPs, and the heroes and villains that exist in it. So pick it up and enjoy!

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Amazing Universe Presents—Maxwell Cross: Deception

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Get ready for a masterclass in manipulation in AMAZING UNIVERSE PRESENT—MAXWELL CROSS: deception! The super-villain team, The New Breed—made up of the overconfident Aura (elemental control), the hot-tempered Brickhouse (super-strength), the tech-obsessed Gears (machinery control), and the narcissistic Prism (light control)—successfully steal a powerful E.M.P. generator from E.A.G.L.E. But they make one fatal mistake: kidnapping the wrong man, Maxwell Cross. A scarred, serene profiler specializing in superhumans, Cross calmly uses their own insecurities against them. With surgical precision, he sows seeds of doubt, turning the team’s victory into an immediate, explosive civil war. This compelling story is a testament to the strong collaboration between Writer Jay Faerber and Artist Armin Ozdic, whose work will be essential for bringing Faerber’s tense dialogue and escalating conflict to vivid life. This dynamic script sets a high bar for character-driven storytelling. The story’s genre is Super-Villain/Crime Thriller with elements of Psychological Thriller, focusing on power dynamics rather than pure action. It shares a similar intellectual and subversive tone with classic comic books like DC’s Suicide Squad and elements of Marvel’s Thunderbolts. Fans who love brilliant, non-powered manipulators going head-to-head with superhumans, much like Lex Luthor or Kingpin at their sneakiest, will find this title instantly addictive.