First look at the Kick Boys militia.
Originally, I was going to call our gung-ho militia member Captain Roscoe.
But then I realized, that these are just trained civilians joining a vigilante group fighting against a super villain government. So, they all need to be wearing masks and have secret identities. Green Arrow gave a whole speech to Flash (Wally West) in Identity Crisis about how the mask will protect you when your superpowers cannot. Because if you show up to a hero fight as Roscoe, you can bet that Deathstroke will murder everyone in your family the next day.
So I had to think up a whole system of how to organize squads of volunteers into a fighting force. First I gave them a standard uniform: basically a sleeveless Karate gi. Then, I figure the belt system will help when coordinating tactics. Grayhawk could know immediately how capable one of his troops is by the rank of his belt (and matching ninja turtle mask). Then they get a number alongside their rank, which may not make that much sense. If you are Yellow-5 now, then go up in rank, do you become Blue-5 or do you fill in the lowest numbered blue spot? Fortunately, we can assume that not a single Kick Boy will advance in rank for the entirety of this series.
Lastly, I figured I could sort the squads by animal names, just like kung-fu styles: Mantis, tiger, leopard, monkey, snake, dragon, crane, what not. If someone has the red belt rank and becomes a captain, they can go ahead and name their own squad.
I’m fairly certain that none of these militia logistics will be important in the coming chapters… but, just wanted you all to know that I put a lot of thought into it.
Oh, and Lana is wearing a cow bell this week. If anyone needs a cow bell, I recommend this Vangoa 5-inch Black Steel Cow Bell: 
Because sometimes you just need more cow bell.
So is Red-14 now Red Leader? (after reading your description of vigilante organization)
Why does Lana want Kickman to free the radio station as she works on the TV? I guess she’s gotten over the torture they inflict on her but sympathizes with the radio journalists who happen not to have…
Oh, and I’m surprised they haven’t taken off the horn that Samu-Rhino had attached on the buddha’s forehead. Y’know, if nothing else for morale.
Did Lana go to Mississippi State University?
One of the things that has worked repeatedly throughout this series so far, has been that you pay attention to the logistics. Lots of comics writers (including paid professionals) don’t bother trying.
so kudos sir.
Hear! hear!
“Honest to goodness Samurais” Were actually archers first. Principle weapon is the Bow and Arrow, after they were out of arrows, or the enemy got to close, out comes the Katana. Pole arms like the Naginata were also used. So, not a one trick pony… but in the Kickman universe, I guess they are.
…Well I just dropped this in front of a fed so it’s sure as heck going here.
Today!! Kick-fans receive a foolproof way to discern the future! And it’s easy: Anytime a pressing cultural phenomenon rises, the opposite path is solidified.
Example 1: Soccer moms
Nerd culture gains domain over the public consciousness
Example 2: 9/11 HyperPatriotism
The west turns pacifist, immigration, etc.
This can be extrapolated to nearly every significant cultural movement. Note that the phenomena are reactive so it’s not a foolproof way to -control- the future. (may have skipped that earlier). And yes, not every revolution was pointless, there are additional factors etc. But that’s a lot of typing and this works 99% of the time. Now I’m going to go take a nap
Tip your Matt everyone!