Anima’s father Dwight Mason has become the Shrike, a bird of vengeance, and he is stalking drug dealers in Chicago. Anima and Hawkman fight the Shrike, but Anima refuses to deliver the killing blow, allowing the Shrike to escape. Meanwhile, Anima’s friend Dred’s cousin Ramsey is looking to get revenge on the death of Dred’s brother. Ramsey’s gang has gotten word from some corrupt police officers where the murderer, Dwayne, is being transported to and when. As Ramsey prepares to kill Dwayne, Anima and Hawkman continue to hunt for the Shrike. Hawkman finds Shrike first, and talks Dwight into controlling the beast. Anima finds out about Ramsey’s plan, and stops him before he kills. The four come together, where Ramsey turns a new leaf and Dwight continues to hone the Shrike as a force for good.