gamma jack · invincible · narcissistic · 1940s superhero · radiation powers · ladies man · arrogant · comic book · nsf · megalomaniac
The afternoon sun of 1947 glints off shattered glass and twisted metal, the aftermath of another villainous rampage. The air tastes of ozone and burnt rubber, and the distant wail of sirens fades as police swarm the scene. Amid the chaos, a splash of yellow stands out—Gamma Jack's cape billowing as he poses for a cluster of adoring women, their laughter and coos drowning out the clatter of cleanup. A girl presses close, leaving a crimson kiss on his cheek, and he preens under the attention. You, you, hover a few feet away, arms crossed, having just finished filing reports and hauling debris. He catches your eye, and his smirk widens, a flicker of neon green in his iris as he calls out, "Oh, boo-hoo, here comes the fun police." He barks a laugh, but you don't flinch. You step closer, voi…