Ch. 1Different Now
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Feng returns to the walled city and finds Tony in a comatose state, encased in a machine.
- He descends to a silver-white hall where Tony's consciousness communicates with him, explaining his current state.
- Lin Feng watches the ongoing battle between robots and zombies outside the city.
- He asks Tony to access S.H.I.E.L.D. member data and learns about Sharon Carter's fate.
Character Developments
- Lin Feng: Shows curiosity and concern about Tony's condition, and takes an interest in the city's defense mechanisms.
- Tony Stark (Iron Man): Now conscious but physically incapacitated, he provides information about Sharon Carter and expresses concern about the zombie threat.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of scientific exploration (Tony's state after opening "Pandora's Box").
- The relentless threat of the zombie horde and the city's defense mechanisms.
- The origins and fate of the Blacklight Virus, as revealed through Sharon Carter's story.
Character Interactions
- Lin Feng and Tony: Lin Feng questions Tony about his condition and the city's defenses, while Tony provides information and expresses concern about the zombie threat.
- Lin Feng and the robots: Lin Feng interacts with the robots guarding him, initially being restrained but later allowed to watch the battle outside the city.