Adam Watts, a 16-year-old high school student, finds himself in the middle of a bank robbery, attempting but ultimately failing to help. On the same stormy night, Corporate Lab's new energy core is launched, but it explodes due to a malfunction. While watching the launch on the news, Adam is struck by lightning through his window. Five months later, Adam awakens from his coma and discovers he has a superpower: super-speed. Though unsure of what to do at first, upcoming super-villains quickly put him to the test.—NeonSeb