Vicious

Villains, 1.

Victor and Eli begin as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, and isolated young men who instantly recognize a familiar hunger and intellect in one another. In their final year, a mutual fascination with adrenaline, near-death events, and the unexplained leads them to a startling theory: under the right circumstances, a person might actually manufacture extraordinary abilities. But when their research shifts from hypothesis to real-world testing, the consequences are catastrophic.

A decade later, Victor escapes from prison, intent on tracking down his former friend turned bitter enemy. He’s accompanied by a quiet young girl whose calm demeanor hides a remarkable power. Eli, meanwhile, has dedicated himself to wiping out every super-powered individual he can find—save for his companion, a mysterious woman with an iron resolve. With deadly abilities on both sides and past betrayals fueling their every move, the two adversaries hurtle toward a final confrontation.