M.A.N.T.I.S.

Miles Hawkins once believed he had it all: wealth, intellect, a wonderful family, and a formidable serve. A single bullet altered the course of his existence, leaving him paralyzed. Today, as another transformation looms, Hawkins has crafted a revolutionary "harness." This cutting-edge innovation, equipped with a headgear, enables the brain's transmitters to circumvent the spine. The result? He can walk again. In fact, his abilities have transcended those of his pre-injury self. His strength, speed, and agility have all been augmented. Yet, there is one thing he cannot achieve: the semblance of normalcy. He is either confined to a wheelchair or clad in this technologically advanced attire. He cannot saunter through the park like the rest of us. What is his solution?

Once a reluctant hero, Hawkins finds himself enmeshed in a world of combating crime. The violence that upended his life now threatens the world at large. When donning the harness and headset, he becomes the Mantis, taking a stand against the injustice. Armed with a sophisticated arsenal of high-tech gadgets, such as the Chrysalis – a prototype police vehicle capable of flying and diving underwater – he is supported by two individuals. John Stonebrake, his lifelong friend and professional colleague, is the mastermind behind converting Hawkins' theories into tangible circuit boards. Taylor Savidge, a swift-riding Gen-X bike courier, discovered the Hawkins/Mantis connection and demanded a place on a team where an action enthusiast like himself could truly belong.

Opposing them are the rest of society. The police, including Detective Leora Maxwell, whom Hawkins is beginning to find attractive, believe he is tarnishing their reputation and wish to bring him to justice as a vigilante. The media seeks to expose him, while the criminals see him as a threat to their operations. "M.A.N.T.I.S." unfolds within a sprawling megalopolis on the West Coast, set in the present day. He could be lurking in your neighborhood tonight. The Mantis...