Chapter 2190: Battle of the Two Cities! (Part 68)
As a kind-hearted superhero, Batman certainly couldn't use such means that disregarded the law and human rights to monitor supercriminals like Amanda.
But supervising the Joker was necessary, especially when he was with a Batman who was a bit too trendy.
Batman found Superman.
Of course, it was the local Superman. When Bruce went to find Superman, Batman had already recorded the location where the other party appeared with a surveillance camera and brought Superman out from the entrance of the shield.
This was completely without selfishness, absolutely just to explore the truth, and not targeting anyone.
But Superman was an alien after all, and powerful strength also needed restrictions and supervision, so Batman found Peter again.
This was absolutely scientific, at least full of exploratory spirit. Say it again, not targeting anyone.
The Joker held a completely opposite view on this. He strongly demanded that Batman install a bomb in his heart, and also not let him go down with these three damned things.
The Joker's protest was invalid. The four of them were thrown to the entrance of the shield by Batman using a fighter jet.
To avoid confusion, it is necessary to introduce the four people on this trip.
Peter, from the main Marvel universe 616 old Earth's Amazing Spider-Man, but at this time he no longer had Spider-Man's abilities.
Bruce, from the universe where Schiller was.
The Joker, from the main universe, now the Cat Getan of the floating island, is the New 52 Joker.
Superman, from Earth-1. Here, it is necessary to focus on introducing this Clark Kent, because there is his solo publication in the Earth-1 series of publications.
Some people think that the Batman of Earth-1 is so weak, so Superman must not be strong either, but in fact, Batman being weak only affects people within Cat Getan, and the strength of Superman and Green Lantern who have publications is almost unaffected.
However, the Superman of Earth-1 is also very unique. He wasn't weak when he debuted, just a bit "middle-two" (chuunibyou). There are many shots that are very like a traditional "dragon-proud-heaven" (overpowered protagonist), especially the cover image of him wearing a hooded jacket and eyes glowing red. Those who know it know it's Superman; those who don't might think it's the comic version of Twilight.
At the same time, the Clark of Earth-1 is confused. He doesn't know what identity he should live in this world, perhaps a mediocre employee, perhaps a celebrity who attracts attention.
What prompted his change was still the enemy coming to the door, but now it hasn't reached the stage where the enemy comes to the door, so Superman is still a reporter for the Daily Planet.
The sudden alien invasion is similar to the enemy coming to the door. Superman has no way to sit idly by, so he chooses to expose his superpowers to protect the public.
When Bruce went to find him, he was doing well. The area he protected didn't have any alien army that could enter.
Of course, compared to other Supermen, he is still slightly weaker, because if the Clark Kent of the main universe were here, he should have already followed the portal to Apokolips.
The description of the Earth-1 Superman's abilities in the comics is that it would take a week for him to exterminate humanity with full power, which is enough to see that he is indeed not very strong, but it is enough for the Earth-1 where weaklings are everywhere.
Although Batman treats the entrance of the shield as if he were entering his own bedroom, there are still certain defensive measures here, so they were attacked the moment they landed.
Superman used his biological force field to deflect the laser rays, and the four landed smoothly. Peter immediately started to make a fuss, asking questions about Superman's eyes and laser rays, and even took out a miniature detection instrument, wanting to detect what level the laser shot from Superman's eyes could reach.
The Spider-Man who wrote "Cat Getan Travelogue" had heard of Superman's name and learned from Batman how strong Superman was, but hadn't seen it with his own eyes. Peter made up his mind to communicate with him when he went back and write his experience this time into a side story of "Cat Getan Travelogue," at least he could get a position as a corresponding author.
Bruce was also very supportive. He smiled at Clark and said: "Look, I said you could do it, right? If you have this kind of ability and don't go to save the world, isn't it a waste?"
"I refused you for the only reason that you are a Gothamite." Clark answered a bit stiffly, not so appreciative: "The people who came from there did too many evil things in Metropolis, and I have seen them."
"I really can't believe you have such prejudice." Bruce sighed and lowered his eyes: "I have a good relationship with the Clark I know. We went to his home in Kansas together, and Martha's apple pie is really delicious."
Clark's gaze became suspicious. He looked Bruce up and down and said somewhat hesitantly: "I'm not sure what kind of opinion they would have about me inviting a world-class billionaire home."
"They would be very happy." Bruce didn't even mention that he bought a Lamborghini tractor, because if he said it now, it would look very much like charity and showing off wealth. He had a way to turn this into his trump card.
"We went to the farmers' market together, bought vegetables and fish, drove an old tractor that almost shook my bones apart, walked along the pond, and went to the ridge to watch the sunset."
"When you knew he... he was actually different from ordinary people?"
"I don't know what you mean by 'different.' Is it something like your eye-related abilities? I forgot to mention, there is also a lady traveling with us."
"She is from the Amazon. Do you know? Her father is Zeus, yes, the Zeus in mythology. She is a descendant of the Olympian god system."
Clark's attention was immediately attracted. He asked curiously: "Is she a demigod? The kind that uses magic?"
"Of course, besides magic, she also has a magical rope. No matter what it binds, it can make them tell the truth."
"Oh, God." Clark laughed, seemingly thinking this was a joke, and said: "Have you been bound by it?"
"Of course not, but speaking of which, there was another pair of us who were bound by it. That was actually after a game ended..."
Bruce felt a burst of heat on his back. Considering that Superman with laser eyes was standing in front of him, he thought it should be the Joker staring at him with a death glare.
Bruce turned his head, and sure enough, he met the Joker's murderous gaze.
Don't misunderstand, the Joker wasn't in a hurry at all. Bruce and Clark could chat for as long as they wanted. This lunatic didn't pursue efficiency like Batman at all. To some extent, it could be called "taking things as they come."
But Bruce went to chat with Clark, so only Peter was left for the Joker.
Don't forget, this Joker was one of the protagonists of "Cat Getan Travelogue," so in the time it took for Bruce and Clark to chat, Peter, who wanted to become a corresponding author of "Cat Getan Travelogue," wished he could let the Joker dictate an "Iliad" to him.
"Mr. Joker, do you really often have noise upstairs? Why didn't you go to complain about them before? Does the water pipe in your house often leak? Do you really not even have a roll of water pipe tape at home?"
"Another me said you have three identical dark blue jackets. Is this true? Also, will you put a whole suit in your wardrobe, but not put any desiccant? Then how do you ensure your clothes won't wrinkle because of dampness when you go on stage to perform?"
"Do you often kidnap hostages? If you tie them to a building, what if they suddenly want to go to the toilet? What if they pee their pants? When you are holding them, won't you get urine stains on your body? If clothes get dirty like this, will you throw them into the washing machine?"
If one had to use a metaphor to describe this scene, the Joker was now very much like Squidward.
"Cat Getan Travelogue says you love to laugh, but you don't seem very happy. Is it because I talk too much? I brought a mobile phone, can we take a photo together? Oh, please smile, otherwise they might think you are a fake."
The moment Peter pressed the shutter, the Joker revealed a signature smile, and then the smile disappeared instantly, and he started using the death glare on Bruce again.
Bruce finally noticed his fiery gaze, so he said sorry to Clark and walked to the Joker's side, looking at the shield in front and said: "Alright, let's think of a way to get in."
The Joker looked at Bruce again, and Bruce also looked at him. The two stood at the front of the team, staring at each other with big eyes.
"Who thinks of a way?" The Joker couldn't believe he actually asked this question—in the presence of Batman in the team.
"I can think." Bruce spread his hands with slight shock and said: "But can I not ask for your opinions?"
"Clearly, no matter how we get in now, there are risks. Everyone faces the same risk, so the right and obligation to make suggestions should also be the same. This is a team, and it is democracy, and it is even more team democracy."
Clark immediately looked at Bruce with new eyes. He looked at Bruce and said: "Sure enough, the media in your Cat Getan isn't very reliable. I didn't expect that the playboy who is ignorant in their peach-blossom news could say such things."
Bruce modestly shook his head slightly and said: "In fact, I have never held an overly pessimistic view of news media. Although their view of me is always pessimistic, I still believe that there will always be people who get the facts and speak up for me."
He revealed a smile at Clark and said tentatively: "It's all up to you, Mr. Kent."
"That depends on your performance." Clark's tone was obviously much more relaxed, as if he were joking with friends on his football team, "Even if you are the world's richest man, you can't buy me."
The Joker whistled at Bruce and said: "Do you flirt with every Clark Kent you know?"
A shot that hit the bullseye.
"I think 'love' is a rather superficial term for our relationship."
The target flew into the air, letting a row of bullet holes arrange themselves into the shape of a heart.
Clark immediately turned his head away somewhat awkwardly.
The Joker really wanted to ask what the fuck he was shy about.
But at this time, Peter looked at the Joker somewhat naively and asked: "Have you seen Batman and Superman flirting? But don't they both have girlfriends? Batman even has children, and several of them. They shouldn't be gay, right?"
"Of course I absolutely don't have any discrimination against homosexuals. If they are, I bless them, but I think your sentence just now carries a bit of discriminatory nature, Mr. Joker. We shouldn't interfere too much in other people's private emotional lives."
"I know people always see love as the noblest emotion, but can't the mutual appreciation between superheroes be so intimate? This is clearly a stereotypical prejudice. I think we shouldn't spread this kind of prejudice, especially in a sarcastic and gossipy manner. This is despicable."
Clark immediately walked over and patted Peter on the shoulder. He said: "If all reporters could think like you, in their news reports, they would wish to pair up the pigeons in the corners of the photos."
The Joker hugged his arms and pursed his lips, stretched out his right foot, his toes constantly tapping the ground, widened his eyes and pursed his lips in the direction of Bruce, his expression like saying "Where did you invite these two suns from? Don't you feel hot?"
Bruce chose to join. The three chatted happily. When they walked toward the gate of the shield, Bruce winked at the Joker.
"No way? There wouldn't be anyone whose Cat Getan has no sun, right?" ===== CHAPTER 2191 =====
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