Issue 4

**Issue 4** is the fourth issue of Infinite Comics' Fallen Heroes, and the fourth part of Volume 1: The Fracture.

## Plot Synopsis

In the aftermath of Augustus Reinhart’s failure, Christopher Avian struggles to deal with the reality that Unity is still alive, especially since he still has his powers. Emiko Takaya questions their next move, and Avian explains that they need to move up their timeline. They take the elevator downstairs to a secret lab, where they meet Dr. Evelyn Colcutt, who explains that their experiments are working perfectly. Avian asks to see them, but it is not revealed what the experiments are.

The next day, Mia Kincaid skips school to go and see Ben at his apartment, and finds that he is living in filth. Ben questions why Mia wants to know about the events of The Fracture, and Mia explains that she wants to know the truth, especially about her father. Ben explains that he doesn’t know about her father as the last time he saw him was moments before everyone seemingly sacrificed their lives. Mia explains that she wants to know the truth about the Fracture, and why Unity survived whilst everybody else died. Ben then explains that not everyone died.

Meanwhile, Ricky Mortimer allows Gareth Pearce and Danica Brecken to talk to Reinhart, who has been reprimanded into custody. Pearce enters the interrogation room, and is instantly recognized by Reinhart, who questions why Pearce would join the CIA after “everything the Government did”. Pearce questions why Reinhart has become active, and tries to get him to admit his ties to Avian, but Reinhart admits to Pearce that Unity is still alive, shocking Pearce, who steps out.

Back at Ben’s apartment, Mia questions whether several other heroes are alive, although Ben is unable to answer. Through some pushing, Ben admits that some heroes managed to escape, but still suffered due to the Fracture. Mia asks Ben if he did the same thing, but Ben admits that he didn’t. Mia then questions whether her father may still be alive, but Ben confirms that he saw Steel Shadow die, retracting his previous statement that he didn't know what happened to Steel Shadow. He informs Mia that he intends on leaving the superhero life behind, and that she shouldn’t see him again, but Mia explains that if there are other heroes out there then they have a chance to rebuild their lives again, but Ben warns her to drop it, as someone will come round asking questions. Mia asks what he means, and Ben explains that the United Nations shut down Superhero Operations following events of the Fracture, and that some superheroes are still on the run to due to vigilante activities.

Later, Mia heads home to contemplate everything Ben told her, but runs into Miranda Lipsey, who continues to taunt her alongside her friends. In anger, Mia punches Miranda in the face, breaking Miranda’s nose. Mia runs home, and begins asking Kiana Kincaid questions about her father. Kiana is hesitant to answer and dodges the question, upsetting Mia further. Despite Ben’s warnings, Mia sets out to find other superheroes and gets in contact with the mysterious individual, who tells her to meet them at a café.

Pearce struggles with the information that Unity is alive, and Brecken asks if he needs anything. Through extensive research, Pearce tracks down Miguel and asks for Unity’s location, and Ben is surprised to see Pearce at the door, asking to talk.

## Character Appearances

### Main Characters

* Mia Kincaid
* Ben Newport
* Gareth Pearce

### Supporting Characters

* Kiana Kincaid
* Danica Brecken
* Miguel Arratia
* Ricky Mortimer

### Antagonists

* Christopher Avian
* Emiko Takaya
* Augustus Reinhart
* Miranda Lipsey
* Evelyn Colcutt

### Races and Species

* Humans
* Utopians

### Locations

* Earth
	+ United States of America
		- New York
			* New York City
				+ Brooklyn
				+ Manhattan
					- Avian Enterprises