Trinity Patrol

***Trinity Patrol*** is an American comic book series written by Ken Tate. The comic follows the first group of superpowered humans in its world. The series began publication on January 22, 2009, and has gone on to be the best selling comic book series of all time. A live-action film adaptation was released in cinemas on July 15, 2022, to positive reviews, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.

## Plot synopsis

A group of five teenagers discover a buried meteorite in the woods, which gives them super-powers. They form the superhero team Trinity Patrol and take on the identities of Speed Demon, Titanium Steel, Man Mountain, The Brain and Captain Camouflage, before eventually disbanding the team due to in-fighting.

Twenty years later, the group has all gone their separate ways. Speed Demon is now a famous actor, using his superhero popularity to build a career in Hollywood. Titanium Steel lives as a lumberjack in the woods, raising a family. Man Mountain is the only one who still fights crime, acting as a vigilante in the shadows. Captain Camoflague, scared of growing up, has been retaking college for fifteen years, taking on a different identity every time. The Brain, growing more and more intelligent, has isolated himself on a faraway island.

When the meteorite is finally discovered again and creates the world's first superpowered supervillain, it leads the team to re-unite, only to discover that The Brain is no longer the good guy he was.

### Major Arcs

* The Brain's attempt to destroy the public image of superheroes, resulting in his death at the hands of Speed Demon.
* The Brain's technology being discovered by billionaire Glenn Benson, who becomes supervillain The Dollar. His suit ends up exploding mid-fight, killing him and Captain Camouflage, all revealed to be part of The Brain's plan.
* The arrival of The Alien to Earth, who ends up being captured by the Government and used as a weapon to kill Titanium Steel.
* The Government creating The Patrol, a new government-funded version of Trinity Patrol, which Speed Demon leads to try and improve his reputation.
* Man Mountain, still acting as a vigilante, creates The Cult of The Underground, an underground group of superhero-worshippers. He finds a piece of the meteorite and uses it to start granting his disciples superpowers.

## Characters

### Trinity Patrol

* **Andrew O'Neil / Speed Demon:** The original leader of Trinity Patrol and current leader of the government-funded team The Patrol, who grew up to be a professional actor. He possesses super speed.
* **James Walsh / Titanium Steel:** A lumberjack with the ability to turn his skin into steel. Currently a member of The Patrol.
* **Nathan Hardin / Man Mountain:** A crime-fighting vigilante with the ability to manipulate the earth. Currently the leader of The Cult of The Underground.
* **Clay Foster / The Brain:** A former member of Trinity Patrol turned super-villain who's power multiples his intelligence incrementally every passing second.
* **Lucas Gould / Captain Camouflage:** A former member of Trinity Patrol who can take on any appearance he wants. Terrified of living in the adult world, he spends his life retaking college, taking on a different identity every time.