Marcellus: The Mantle is a science-fiction superhero novel with an abundance of alien personalities and powers, and serves as an introduction to the Marcellus series. The ultimate legendary hero and galactic warrior, Marcellus bears the Mantle; a cloak that endows him with immense foresight and strength. He commands the Marcellans; masterful soldiers that fight for justice. Marcellus leaves the implosion of his home galaxy in a warship to scour the universe for a habitable planet. Sworn enemies of the Marcellans have now vanished. However, they have planted a saboteur in the depths of the warship. At this critical point, the powers of the Mantle begin to fade.