Bam and - yeah, okay, now he's very grateful for the helmet-mask. The Eastern Guardian of the City!'s face should not be seen - justice should be faceless - but here's another reason to have that mask. Even with his shield springing back into sight and absorbing exactly half the impact, a hit to the face is never fun. It knocks him dizzy for a second.

Keeping his balance is another story - there, he's lucky enough to have PSI, and an instinctive use of it. He throws a hand behind him and lets out a burst of it to stay upright even while he staggers a few steps back.