Okay, I have to admit Jay did that too, even in multiple forms (Respo etc). But somehow I just think that this belongs to NC because... it was in NC comix since ever and... it's JAY!
Not very convincing, I know... so I just keep my mouth shut.
I just have the feeling, that the character (!) Metal Man is a bit over-present lately.
Apart from that: I like that you start a story by reactivating a character from one of the classics and so in some kind continuing the old plot.