And here we are at the
fourth installment.
I find it kind of funny
that this next guy would pop up in an instance like this. I’ve mentioned before that four is my “lucky”
number (though “coincidental” would probably be the better description). It’s certainly my favorite number, in spite
of -- or maybe because of -- the death-infused connotations that come alongside
it. Whatever the case, it’s a cool
number, and certainly meets my qualifications of being able to tell odd numbers
to piss off.
What I find interesting
is that on this, the fourth post, there’s going to be a marked change in a
number of ways. The last three heroes
focused on the “Power Trio” -- characters that belong to (theoretically) simple
stories, and make their way through them with strong offenses. The next three belong to the “Speed Trio” --
their abilities are centered on skill and maneuverability. More importantly, their stories aren’t quite
as squeaky-clean as the last three; we’re starting to slide into some “shades
of gray” territory here. And who better
to kick off the transition than this guy -- someone who’s done such a massive
flip-flop in character that he might as well be a different character? With character?
You might want to have
your inhaler ready, people. It’s about
to get friggin’ weird.