The Programme

The Cold War: a time when America and Russia were seemingly locked into a cycle of ever-increasing weapons creation that culminated in two unparalleled nuclear arsenals. But what if their nuclear programmes were mirrored by the development of superheroes?Now, in Talibstan, a battle between American and local forces has revived the Russian 'Spirit of Lenin', who quickly reawakens his comrades and sets their sights on Las Vegas! Meanwhile, America's most powerful hero, known simply as 'Max', is living a quiet life after being brainwashed...but is he really ready to rejoin the fight?This book is written by acclaimed writer Peter Milligan ("Enigma", "Human Target") and penciller CP Smith.