The Rogues (Villains) #1 (of 1)
Men & Gods
February 1st, 1998
The Rogues in an effort to prevent Neron from once again stealing their newly returned souls have traveled to a temple in an effort to gain the legendary Sun Disk of Meshita. Meanwhile the newly reformed Trickster watches on, preparing to take down his former comrades by having installed an alarm to call to the attention of the orders monks. However as the alarm goes off Heatwave notices a drawing on the wall representing each of the present Rogues and their abilities much to the groups bewilderment. However the Rogues are saved by the nephew of the warlord of the Region who declares that the Rogues are needed, The Trickster then reveals this to be a part of his plot, as the Warlord posses the Majee while the people are to believe the Rogues are the five elemental angels of the religions God.
The Trickster alongside the Majee's mother then allow themselves to be captured, where they're reunited with The Rogues and Majee. The Trickster then enacts his plan having the hidden Pied Piper to flood the temple with bright light and a booming voice condemning their captors, leading to the warlord's nephew to call out to a dark god who possesses him turning into a reptilian monster. The Trickster then distracts the monster as the Rogues prepare to leave until Heatwave steps forward commanding the Rogues to protect the boy and his mother.Trickster continues evading until the monster reveals itself to be Neron capturing him, while the Rogues decide it's time to finally face their tormentor and go.However their attacks are laughed off but they still continue combining their attacks which brings about the angel Mahkalli.
The angel then overwhelms Neron and prepares to strike a killing blow, as Trickster steps forward to make a deal. He then bargains for Neron to forget the Majee and the Rogues in exchange for his life as Neron accepts swearing to return for his vengeance on the Trickster.The Rogue's are then rewarded sun amulets as they prepare to return to their city, as Heatwave decides to remain behind in order to study with the monks in an effort to get right with whatever higher power exists. Meanwhile the mother of the Majee gives Trickster a kiss, as a reward for saving him and what they shared 12 years ago as he does the math finding out Billy is his son.