Emily is a spunky
young insurance adjuster specializing in regular-people coverage against
damage caused by the crime-fighting superheroes. It's when she stands
up to one of these larger-than-life figures (after an epic battle messes
with her commute) that she accidentally becomes a cult "hero" in her
own right
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by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2017
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by Guest Blog: Sarah Emmott - April 13, 2017
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Clair Conway Releases 'Capture'
by Christina Mancuso - April 11, 2017
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by Christina Mancuso - April 11, 2017
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