WHEN HEROES FALL As the world crumbles due to calamities initiated by Poseidon, hope springs forth deep within the Cybrain Network—Clarion and Phobos have joined forces to take down the Bydo virus. Meanwhile, Niko is quickly gathering information to wipe out Bydo once and for all. Until Labrys shows up to turn the tide of battle. The virus mutates and multiplies faster than our heroes can cope with. Until one decides to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the others. Masamune Shirow is a Japanese manga author and artist best known as the creator of Ghost in the Shell and Appleseed and has done many illustrated artwork collections published by Dark Horse Comics. Ridukou Koushi is a Japanese manga author and artist best known as the creator of Excel Saga.