The Purge

The Purge is a major crossover event in the Landmark Universe featuring the Chamberlain Knights joining forces with The Patriot Brigade to battle the supernatural forces of The Book Master. The main protagonists include Excelsior, Tachyon, Major Triumph, Victory Girl, Captain Miracle, Selina the Moon Maiden, The Masque and Ms. Miracle, facing off against Imperium, Hekatte, The Nameless One, Countess Siroon, Black Miracle and Grünstraum amongst others. Street level crime-fighters Double Devil and Black Fury also play significant roles in the conflict, along with Ace Brogan, Blue Demon and The Lingerie Legion. As the Book Master's minions threaten to overwhelm Chamberlain City, the heroes realize that this is one struggle they simply cannot win - unless they are willing to sacrifice the innocent along with the guilty.

Premise
The sudden disappearance of The Grim Reaper has led to a power imbalance in The Beyond. Having waited centuries for this moment, The Book Master collaborates with The Nameless One to dethrone The Judges of the Dead from their exalted position. Aware of this plot to seize control of The Netherworld, The Judges prepare for the oncoming war, instructing Kathulos to draw up a list of potential allies.

In the meantime, The National Spirits (Uncle Sam and Columbia) have finally located Victory Girl, launching a preemptive strike against her demonic jailer Grünstraum. While Sam and Columbia battle The Infernal Legions, Victory Girl returns to Earth suffering retrograde amnesia, becoming a homeless wanderer.

Furious over the loss of his prize captive, The Book Master sends Grünstraum through the Hellgate to find her. As each of his servants are subdued by The Knights, The Book Master realizes he will need to eliminate Chamberlain's foremost heroes to achieve his goals. In a final act of vengeance, he opens the Grand Portal and unleashes Hell upon the unsuspecting city.