True Believers #1

"Payback Is a Bitch" kicks off True Believers #1 with a gritty, high-stakes thriller as the underground fight club known as Payback exposes a brutal operation involving kidnapped women, experimental enhancements, and masked spectators who hide behind superhero identities. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with sharp, dynamic art by Paul Gulacy—both inks and cover—this issue sets a tense, morally charged tone, as the True Believers’ blog ignites a chain reaction that draws SHIELD’s attention and forces the Fantastic Four into a race against time. The cover by Paul Gulacy captures the raw intensity of the story’s underground world.