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Warren Worthington inherits a fortune from his parent’s estate, but this news is in complete contrast to the bankruptcy facing Stuart Clarke. His company has been hit by a combination of competition, and economic slump. Bitter, he feels he must revive his fortunes, and he knows a way to do it. Meanwhile, Ivan Petrovich thinks it’s too soon for the Black Widow to hook up with another superhero outfit, but Natasha feels that, this time, things might just work out. Over at UCLA, Richard Fenster is fired from his job, but the newly minted Angel offers him the position of business manager of Champions, Inc., which Fenster readily accepts. Stuart Clarke, meanwhile, puts on his exo-skeleton, which he’d been developing, and decides to rob a bank - though one that is F.D.I.C protected. Iceman happens to be passing during the robbery, and he confronts Clarke. Unfortunately, the exo-skeleton makes Clarke much too powerful, and Bobby is swept aside. The other Champions arrive and pitch in. Clarke’s strength is awesome, and he rivals even Hercules in the power stakes. After a prolonged battle, Clarke finally seizes the advantage, threatening the unconscious Angel with death if they don’t back off.