Kyle's transformation into the Purple Patriot is progressing unabated, and he's discovering a lot of new prejudices he never had before. While Mel fears for the sanity of his friend, The Purple Patriot sets about creating his own superhero team. He soon discovers that a wall of bureaucracy stands between him and his dreams of becoming an official Manhattan superhero. Surrounded by temptations, he's forced to decide whether a campaign of justice can really be founded on some pretty nefarious practices.