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Mallonee argues that Hero Comics produces material equal to or better than 90% of Marvel and DC output, and discusses the challenges of distribution and retailer perception facing independents. He explains how Champions originated from a spontaneous offer at a Hero Games presentation in San Diego and was initially published as a mini-series by Eclipse against his preference for an ongoing title. He announces that due to distribution constraints, Eternity Smith, Captain Thunder and Blue Bolt, and The Marksman are going on hiatus while Champions and the new Flare solo title continue.

Mallonee discusses the eight-chapter "Morrigan Wars" crossover between Hero Comics' League of Champions/Flare and CI Group's Southern Knights, scripted entirely by Mallonee with plotting input from Henry Vogel, featuring art by Mark Propst across most chapters and a George Pérez opening. He also addresses the challenges independent publishers face with retailers who reflexively prioritize Marvel and DC product.

Mallonee and Vogel discuss Hero Comics' Southern Knights and Champions and a crossover event connecting them. Mallonee describes the business realities of running a small independent publisher and the creative philosophy behind building a shared superhero universe on a limited budget.

A lengthy letter from Heroic Publishing's Dennis Mallonee defending the Flare comic against accusations of sexism, arguing the character represents a genuinely strong female archetype and citing record-breaking direct-market sales figures.

A detailed rebuttal to a letter in CI #113 that had misrepresented Mallonee's earlier interview; Mallonee argues that retailer bias toward Marvel/DC titles actively prevents independent comics like Flare from reaching their demonstrated audience, and provides sales data.