the Mighty #6 - DC

It appears that our media darling, Gabrielle Cole, and the current leader of Section Omega, is in a bit over his head here with Alpha One. He took over as section leader when his predecessor, Captain Shaw, was mysteriously murdered. And he's not the only one that left under mysterious circumstances. Last issue we met Tayor Rhines, another previous Captain. He confronts Cole and tries to warn him. But then, we see, later on in his apartment, Alpha One murders him so that he can't pass along any information that he doesn't want Cole to know. However, during his autopsy, Cole finds some micro-film under the skin of his arm. Even in death he's trying to warn Cole. There's some footage of Alpha One having some physical problems, and he leads Cole to an apartment where he's got some bullets hidden. We're not sure yet what it all means, but . . it's just the tip of the iceberg. Later that night Alpha One shows up on Cole's balcony. He says he's willing to give him the trip into space that he's always wanted. Gabrielle trys to act nonchalant, but . . really this is just an intimidation tactic on Alpha One's part. Basically he's trying to show him that he can kill him any time he wants. But, like I said, Cole plays it cool and says all the right things, never letting on just how frightened and anxious he really is. However, when Alpha One takes him home, Gabrielle wakes up his wife and takes her down to the Subway to talk. He's hoping that the sounds of the trains will drown out his voice, even for Alpha One's ears. But, we see, on the surface, Alpha One is suspicious and is following the train with his x-ray eyes to see what's going on. I'm not sure if he's catching everything that Cole's saying, but . . he definitely doesn't look happy. I like this premise because . . if you were the only 'super-hero' in the world, known to everyone and adored by all . . what would stop you from feeling like you were better than everyone, or above them? I mean who's going to argue with you? Sure he probably started out with the best of intentions, but . . how long was it before he felt like he didn't have to follow the same rules as everyone else? However, he's smart enough to know that he has to play the 'role' in order to have this unfettered access, and so that suspicious eyes stay off him. But I feel sorry for Gabrielle. He thought he was moving up in the organization that protected, and served, the world and it's people. But actually . . they only protect and serve Alpha One. And that's getting to the point where it's more that they, or anyone, would be able to handle. I have a feeling that the crap's about to hit the fan. I think Peter J Tomasi, Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee are doing a great job here. This story-line, and this book, gets more intriguing with every issue. It's like a train-wreck waiting to happen.