the walking red Given incredible powers from the hope and strength of those battling cancer, a mild-mannered volunteer was transformed into a superhero known as Bash. Previously... Since receiving his powers, our hero has faced the dangers of the SNACKER, INERTIA, and the TOBACCONIST’S syndicate.... How will he fare against the deadly MADAME U-V and her army of tanning bed ZOMBIES? Chapter Four: 

as a new building goes up near mid-town... hand me some more rivets, frankie. sure, mike. WHOA! who’s she? she’s flyin’! tut, tut, gentleman... why are you working so hard? you should bask in the sun. the beautiful sun! AHHH! MY SAFETY LINE!!! don’t worry bud! BASH has gotcha. thanks BASH! but mikie! hey, where’d he go?! 

BASH! thank goodness you’re here! some funky dome- headed woman came into my boutique! there was a flash of light and all my customers vanished! HELP! this card was all that was left. looks like we’ve got a mystery, early bird. elsewhere... it is time, my minions. you have cooked long enough. rise and shine, my beauties! awaken! and serve! your new master... MADAME U-V, goddess of the sun! 

excuse me. i found this sign out front... soon my bronzed beauties, the entire city will be under my control! well, it appears you followed the clues to your doom!! you don’t have to get so heated up, lady. ...and let myself in. we got here as soon as we could. WOW! it’s hot in here! friends, it’s really important to shield yourself from the sun. it’s no use, BASH... ...they’re not listening. they’ve been brainwashed. but don’t they know tanning leads to the most common form of cancer? RAYS... RAYS... RAYS... 

skin is your body’s largest organ ...but like anything, it should be done in moderation. then let’s get these nice folks some spf. no, do-gooder, they only know the sun is the source of their beauty. but u-v rays activate pigment cells that lead to skin cancer. BASH, these vats all have sunblock in them. some sun is a great source of vitamin d and helps alleviate depression... RAYS... RAYS... you have to protect it.