Dynoman's ring

**Dynoman's ring** is an artifact originating from the comic book, *Dynoman and The Volt*. It grants the wearer three distinct powers based on the three stones set within the ring. Believed to be a fictitious ring, Joe Harris receives a look-alike in the mail 60-years after ordering one from the back of a comic book. The powers he is granted takes him on an incredible journey of emotion and triumph.

## Comic Origins

Dynoman's was a miner who worked underground. One day, a stick of dynamite blew up and shot three radioactive rocks into his ring. Each one had a special power: strength, speed, and flight. He used his newfound powers to become a superhero. He saved a village in Romania from a meteor after he smashed it with his ring. A chunk of debris destroyed a house. The debris killed a man and woman who were inside while their son played outside. The boy vowed vengeance on Dynoman. He collected all the debris of the meteor, as it had absorbed the power of Dynoman's ring and had begun to glow. He knew he could have that power too. He built a helmet from the remains and became Dynoman's archnemesis.

## Amazing Story

Dylan brings the mail inside as Joe gets out of the car. Dylan hands him a small box that is for him - it's from *Wham Comics*. This surprises Joe who quickly opens it with the car keys. Inside the box is a ring with a card that says *Dynoman*. He ordered it from the back of a comic book 60 years ago for 50 cents. Dylan realizes Joe was into comics once, but the man explains it was a long time ago. He thinks this must be a joke with Kenny behind it. Dylan asks what happened to the comics, but Joe probably gave them to Michael.

They find boxes of comic books in the garage. Joe explains that Dynoman was a miner like his father, which is probably why he liked the hero. He was working underground one day when a stick of dynamite blew up and shot three radioactive rocks into his ring. Each one had a special power: strength, speed, and flight. Dylan wonders if it's magic or alien DNA that changes his genetics. Joe shakes his head as Dylan's generation needs an explanation for everything. Dylan asks about another character in the book, who is called the Volt. He's Dynoman's archenemy. Dynoman saved Volt's village in Romania from a meteor by smashing it with his ring. A chunk of debris destroyed a house, killing a man and woman inside while the son played outside. The boy vowed vengeance on Dynoman. He collected all the debris of the meteor, as it had absorbed the power of Dynoman's ring and had begun to glow. He knew he could have that power too. He built a helmet from the remains. Dylan calls it pretty standard stuff. Joe admits he's right but his stories had more panache. Dylan is excited as he does that too, asking why he stopped. Joe drops the books as no one can play with superheroes forever. Dylan remarks the ring comes when you need it, and Joe needs it right now. He wants Joe to try it, but Joe tells Dylan to try it. The ring is too big on Dylan so he pesters Joe into putting the ring on. Joe is surprised when it fits and pretends it does something to prove a point. Dylan sees the red stone glow and quickly stops his grandfather. He doesn't think toys just magically appear after 60 years of being lost. He wants Joe to hit the bag, but Joe remarks it's a hunk of plastic. He's going to throw it away now. He can't get it off, which Dylan thinks is a sign, but Joe yells at him to stop. Just because things are crappy doesn't mean he should believe in something stupid. Dylan states it's not stupid and storms out. Joe becomes upset as he still can't get the ring off, watching his grandson storm off. The red stone glows brightly.

At dinner, Joe becomes angry when Helen says that she won't let him return to work when he's healed. Dylan tries to get his attention as the red stone is glowing. Bryce fumbles the football he's toying with, and Joe catches it with extreme reflexes. He then deflates the ball with a single squeeze. He looks to Dylan then down at the glowing ring. In the garage, they try to figure out how to explain what's happening. Dylan thinks the ring's real but Joe is skeptical. He encourages Joe to hit the bag as the power only comes when he's strong. He begins to taunt Joe until he hits the bag across the room, breaking into the wall. Dylan grins that he's right as Joe happily realizes he's right. He smacks the table happily and smashes it by accident. The blue stone begins to glow.

They test his knee by having him lift weights - a feat he accomplishes astoundedly. Joe returns to work with Lance trying to stop him again. However, he picks up a solid slate of wood and carries it with ease, leaving the men in shock. Joe is working hard, the stones in his ring glowing brightly as he does. Lance compliments his work and Joe decides to head to lunch early. He steps outside where the stones continue to glow. He runs down the street and begins to use super speed to run the blocks. He is a blur to pedestrians. He appears beside Dylan who is admiring a map. Joe wanted to say hello and explained that he used the ring to run. Dylan explains his trick-or-treating map as they can hit all four places with his grandfather's speed. Joe tells him to pack an extra bag before speeding off.

Joe stands Dylan up as he is busy drinking with his work buddies. Michael confronts Joe and angrily lashes out over his actions now and when Michael was young. The argument escalates until Michael storms off, telling Joe to pack his things when he comes home. When he's gone, Joe's leg gives out as the ring ceases to work. Meanwhile, Dylan takes inspiration from the comic book by crafting his version of The Volt's helmet using the pieces of the broken work bench. He's gone by the time Joe pulls into the driveway. Joe finds the comic book and wooden pieces. He throws his ring to the ground before leaving to pursue Dylan.

Dylan uses the helmet's powers to put the principal's car on the roof, as he wants to be popular and cool so his friend Brady will talk to him again. He's also become the laughing stock of the school and wants to change that. However, things go awry and Dylan's life is put in danger after the helmet breaks, leaving him stranded inside the teetering car. Joe arrives but can't help as he doesn't have the ring anymore. It had stopped working. They grasp hands through the open door, but the car suddenly jerks backwards, pulling Joe inside. He apologizes profusely to Dylan, holding the boy close as they brace for the impending impact.

The pair clutch one another when the car suddenly stops in mid-air, with Michael flying while holding the car up. All three stones on the ring glow brightly as he guides the car to the roof. Once safe, Dylan and Michael hug tightly before Michael realizes the astounding power he showed. He saw the ring on the ground in the garage and the power took over. Dylan closes the car door and the alarms go off. Michael grips his family then flies them off the roof.

The trio stand in the yard where they plan to bury the ring. The ring only comes to them when they need it, and none of them need it anymore. Joe offers to make a superhero with Dylan as he has some ideas. Dylan offers to draw them. The trio walk back home as they laugh over the potential side weaknesses of their hero. From the ground where the ring is planted, sprouts a green tuft that glows red, blue, and black.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Super Strength:** This red stone grants the wearer immesurable strength throughout their body. It allowed Joe Harris to smash a table, lift heavy objects with his recently operated-on knee, and break a hanging punching bag. Additionally, Dynoman broke a meteor with a single punch. The stone also appears to strengthen the oveall well-being of the wearer, as Joe's weak knee was in perfect condition despite his needing extensive physical therapy without the ring. When Michael wore the ring, he could lift a car with minimal effort.
* **Super Speed:** The green stone grants super speed to anyone who wears it. Joe ran so fast that he appeared a blur to pedestrians.
* **Flight:** The blue stone is the stone of flight. Michael was the only wearer to use the flight stone. He flew several feet into the air to catch a falling car that had his son and father inside. A few minutes later, he flew Joe and Dylan home.

## Wearers

* Dynoman (Formerly)
* Joe Harris (Appx. 1 week)
* Michael Harris (One Night)