Recovering from a vicious attack by the alien parasite Lissik, outcast Josh Xan of the Netherworld becomes the rebellious and angry Mongrel, a being whose hostility can erupt as physical force, and this Annual�s infusion of �New Blood� into the DC Universe. Hawkman, out to bring down Lissik himself, may not survive long enough to learn if Mongrel will be friend or foe.
