Susan Storm, determined to prove her strength without relying on her team, ventured alone into the depths of a crime-ridden city to track a dangerous fugitive. In a shadowy alley, she engaged the criminal in a fierce battle, her force fields flashing as they clashed against his surprising agility and raw power. Though she fought valiantly, a sudden, almost deliberate misstep left her vulnerable, and within moments, she was on the ground, defeated. However, she somehow lost too quickly—perhaps she knew what would happen to her after?