Paragon Vol 1 2

Appearing
Featured Characters: Supporting Characters: Antagonists: Locations: Items:
 * Paragon
 * Colonel Wade Rogers
 * Professor Stella Hart
 * Agent Q
 * Doug Wattson
 * Cole Rodriguez
 * Peter Lane
 * New York City, New York
 * Project Paragon Base
 * Paragon Armor

Synopsis
Malcolm tries to get ready to pilot the Paragon armor. Meanwhile, a prototype version of the armor is stolen by the thief Peter Lane.

Transcript
A still out-of-shape Malcolm is shown running on a treadmill with Agent Q and Cole by his side. He doesn't look like he's having a good time.
 * Agent Q: One two three four, one two three four, one two--
 * Malcolm: Why do I have to do this again?!
 * Cole: The Paragon armor requires the user be in incredible condition physically and mentally. And, let's face it, you've really let yourself go. A helluva lot.
 * Malcolm: I'm going to hate you by the end of this, aren't I?
 * Cole: Most likely.
 * Malcolm: Great.

Notes and Trivia

 * This marks the first appearance of Malcolm's most famous appearance.
 * Peter Lane is named for the first time in this issue.