Noble Causes Archives #2

In "Noble Causes #13," Hunter Blackthorne’s release from prison ignites a personal vendetta against the Nobles, driven by grief over his son Pierce’s death and a burning desire for revenge against Race—and Liz. Meanwhile, a secret connection surfaces between Celeste and Dawn Blackthorne, adding tension to an already volatile situation.

In "Noble Causes #14," Zephyr retreats from the world after a personal loss, seeking solitude with the help of Detective O'Mega, who aids her in crafting a new identity. Meanwhile, Slate Blackthorne lives just down the hall, unaware of the woman sharing his building—or that she’s hiding in plain sight.

In "Noble Causes #15," Frost finds himself trapped in a dangerous game when the Blackthornes force him to steal for them—only to turn the tables by pressuring Rae into aiding his plan. Meanwhile, as Detective O'Mega warns the Nobles about the hit on Liz, Race is handed a deceptive promise of her safety by Hunter Blackthorne, setting a tense and uncertain course for the team.

In "Noble Causes #18," Hunter Blackthorne's deadly contract on the Nobles unravels into a web of deception, as Widowmaker's mission reveals a deeper scheme to frame the Blackthornes. When Race loses his speed in the ensuing chaos, he shares a haunting memory of Pierce Blackthorne’s fate with Liz, leaving the truth of that night lingering in the shadows.

In "Noble Causes #20," Rusty confronts Rae with a shocking videotape, leading to a tense showdown that reveals her true nature—she’s not who she seems. Meanwhile, Slate Blackthorne makes a secret move to save Widowmaker from his own family’s deadly intentions.

In "Noble Causes #21," Rusty and Zephyr press Frost for answers about the mysterious videotape, while the Blackthornes' fragile rehabilitation effort teeters as Dusk's compulsive need to steal threatens to unravel their progress—though Slate may just be the one to steady the course.

In "Noble Causes #22," Rusty, Zephyr, and Frost team up to unravel the mystery behind the sudden appearance of robot doubles, while Celeste's efforts to restore Race's powers strain her growing closeness with Dawn.

In "Noble Causes #23," Rusty's escalating fury drives him on a violent search for Jason Rudy, forcing the Blackthornes to intervene and put a stop to his rampage. As tensions rise, Race grows increasingly restless, his patience wearing thin as he waits to reclaim the powers that once defined him.

In "Noble Causes #24," Celeste and Race take a risky step toward reclaiming Race's lost speed, trusting Dr. Wiseman's experimental procedure—though things quickly spiral when the treatment takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Doc shares a startling secret with Gaia: the legendary Cosmic Rae isn’t human at all, but a machine built by him.

In "Noble Causes #25," Liz discovers she’s gained super-speed and uses it to journey through time, encountering multiple future iterations of the Noble family. Upon returning to the present, she’s changed—struggling with memories she can’t quite grasp, leaving her identity and past uncertain.

In "Noble Causes #27," the Blackthornes grapple with the growing danger of Kitty's unpredictable transformations, while Gaia's increasingly bold efforts to rehabilitate the Nobles' image begin to blur the line between justice and manipulation. The story unfolds with quiet tension, as loyalty and morality are tested in the shadow of a legacy under siege.

In "Noble Causes #28," Zephyr and Slate pull off a daring gambit, manipulating Doc into creating a cure for Kitty’s lycanthropy—only for the moment to shatter when Celeste, at Kitty’s own request, ends her life just as the cure is within reach.

In "Noble Causes #29," the Nobles confront the Blackthornes at Kitty's funeral, the tension between the two families reaching a breaking point. As the grief and anger simmer, Race offers a suggestion that could shift the long-standing feud in an unexpected direction.

In "Noble Causes #30," Rusty's fragile grip on his parole hangs by a thread as he confronts a shocking revelation about Cosmic Rae, triggering a volatile response. Meanwhile, Liz stirs from her fog, slowly piecing together fragments of a past she can’t quite remember.

In "Noble Causes #31," the fallout from Gaia's exposed crimes forces her to surrender and sever ties with her family, leaving a rift in the legacy they've fought to uphold. As Zephyr and Slate Blackthorne find unexpected connection, Detective O'Mega's growing jealousy begins to strain the fragile dynamics within their circle.

In "Noble Causes #32," five years after the team's last mission, Doc has built a new life with Olympia, raising her children Minutiae and Surge, while Zephyr and Slate share a quiet domesticity. But beneath the surface of this settled world, secrets stir—Surge’s girlfriend Amy is hiding a dangerous allegiance, and the absence of Gaia, Race, and Liz hangs like a shadow over the city’s peace.

In "Noble Causes #34," Amy's scheme unfolds as Celeste, Slate, and Zephyr face off against a towering pharaoh in a battle of might and mystery. Meanwhile, Doc, Olympia, Surge, and Minutiae race to intercept Bonechill, closing in on a threat that could shift the balance of power.

In "Noble Causes #36," Jo and the family face off against an impostor claiming to be the Colonel's long-lost granddaughter, testing their trust and resolve. As tensions rise, Doc begins to suspect that Slate's account of the confrontation wasn't entirely truthful.

In "Noble Causes #37," tension escalates as Slate confronts Invincible during a volatile standoff over the capture of Dusk Blackthorne. Meanwhile, Doc and Celeste dig into the mystery of the Amy Wells impostor, unraveling clues that hint at a deeper deception.

In "Noble Causes #38," Rusty finds himself on the receiving end of a violent confrontation when Joan Elias, grieving the accidental death of her husband during a past battle with supervillains, confronts him with fury. Meanwhile, tensions simmer between Doc and Olympia as their marriage faces strain from pressures both personal and public.

In "Noble Causes #39," Celeste recounts her mysterious three-year exile in the 1950s, where she first encountered the enigmatic Colonel Comet, while unraveling a decades-old conspiracy tied to Hunter Blackthorne’s revenge. Meanwhile, Gaia’s release from prison sets off a charged moment as she kisses Doc in front of his wife, Olympia, leaving the future of their relationships uncertain.

In "Noble Causes #40," President Race navigates high-stakes politics alongside Chief of Staff Krennick, while personal rifts deepen among the Nobles. Celeste's departure from Doc over Gaia's lingering pull adds emotional weight as Liz steps into the fray during a clash with a gang of supervillains. With tensions rising and loyalties tested, Doc faces a moment that will define his path.