Dollman

In a laundromat on Arturos, a criminal takes hostages and creates a tense stand-off. Brick Bardo defies the danger, stepping into the scene with blunt force to overwhelm the shooter. He frees the captives, but the violent intervention leaves the public unsettled and the criminals subdued.

Back at the authorities' doors, Bardo is suspended for his aggressive methods, drawing the mayor's ire. Critics question whether his tactics protect or endanger the public. The incident deepens the divide between Bardo and the city leadership.

News segments sensationalize the incident, claiming Bardo killed multiple hostages. Public sentiment splits between calling him a savior and condemning his use of force. The media storm compounds the controversy surrounding his actions.

Bardo is ambushed and kidnapped, awakening on a barren desert plain. His mysterious foe, Sprug, taunts him with a plan to kill Bardo using his own blaster. The confrontation sets off a perilous pursuit across unfamiliar terrain.

Bardo uses a magnetic field to snag his own blaster from Sprug's floating arsenal and unleashes on Sprug's henchmen. He methodically neutralizes the immediate threat, maintaining control under pressure. Sprug retreats to his ship, vowing to return.

Sprug escapes in his ship, and Bardo blasts after him through the void. The chase intensifies as the two masters of danger push toward a confrontation. Their pursuit spans beyond the desert into the vastness of space.

The chase carries them through an energy band that ferries them to Earth. Bardo remains determined to end Sprug's schemes, while Sprug aims to salvage his plans at any cost. The transition marks a new battleground for their conflict.

In the Bronx, Debi— a young single mother—pleads for more police protection in her neighborhood. She worries about the safety of her son and the ongoing gang threats. The plea underscores the everyday stakes for civilians amid the sci-fi chaos.

During a tense encounter, Bardo wounds Hector and kills Wick as the gang menaces Debi. The confrontation heightens Debi's fear and reinforces Bardo's role as a dangerous but necessary protector. The power dynamics shift in the neighborhood.

Debi introduces Bardo to her excited son, Kevin, giving him a moment of awe amid the danger. The interaction humanizes the alien-drenched conflict and anchors Bardo as a protector figure in Debi's life. Kevin's curiosity adds a softer dimension to the stakes.

Braxton Red and Armbruiser spot Sprug and learn of a powerful bomb he has, proposing it in exchange for help repairing Sprug's ship. The proposition edges all parties toward a dangerous alliance that could tilt the balance of power. The threat of Sprug's weapon hangs over the city.

Braxton and Armbruiser kidnap Debi, and Bardo dives from a window to latch onto their car. He rescues Debi using an underground passage, triggering a high-stakes shootout where he destroys several vehicles. Debi stops Bardo from killing Braxton, and Braxton uses Sprug's bomb as a murder-suicide, forcing them to take cover; Debi smiles at Bardo's survival, and he muses, does size count?