d_w_w Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/MDC2.jpg Date: Monday, Week 3, October 2008 Show: Spotlight! Location: Oolong Outersphere (Hawaii) Attendance: 5000 http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/StanLee_alt02.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/CaptainMarvel_alt02.jpg Stan Lee was not one to back down at the first sign of danger. He was still determined to end this Marvel-DC war. *ring, ring* The phone. Again. Was it his mysterious benefactor? “This is Stan.” “Mr. Lee, this is Captain Marvel!” Ah, the single hero that Lee had convinced to assist him. Flying through the air, Captain Marvel held the phone to his ear. “Mr. Lee, I just wanted to let you know that I'm still keeping up the good fight! I'll put an end to this Marvel-DC war in no time!” “That's good to hear! You're a True Believer, Captain Marvel!” “But first, I need to beat some sense into the Hulk!” “Uh, that doesn't sound like such a good idea...” “I tried to explain to him that this conflict was a bad idea! And that overgrown green bully flung me into a mountain!” Stan shook his head. “Listen, I'm sorry that the Hulk attacked you, but I'm not sure that you want to provoke him further, Captain Marvel.” “I don't have a choice, Stan! This guy could raise this war to a whole new level!... wait, there he is! I'll call you back later, Mr. Lee.” “Wait!” Damn! Captain Marvel had hung on up Lee. That young DC'er had no idea what he was getting himself into. Below, Captain Marvel watched The Incredible Hulk. He darted down from the sky, flying directly toward his target's back. Angle Rating: B- * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Wolverine_alt01.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Superman.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Storm_alt03.jpg *CCCCCCCRACK* A thunderous boom accompanied the lightning bolt, just as it hits Superman. Unexpectedly, the bolt sends him to the ground. It hurt. It actually hurt. Kal-El looked up into the sky. The woman floated above him, seemingly carried by the wind. “We're not done yet, bub.” Unbelievable! The small clawed man was on his feet. Superman darted into the sky, narrowly dodging a claw swipe from Wolverine. Good. The clawed Marvelite couldn't fly. He needed to get to the Fortress of Solitude to heal. He'd lost too much blood. “Halt!” Storm approached the caped DC'er. She had seen his assault on Wolverine. Anyone that could do that could not be allowed to roam about freely. A tornado appeared before Kal-El greatly slowing his flight. He looked back. The wind rider approached. He was hurt, but he would have to handle her before flying south. Angle Rating: B * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Loki.jpg vs. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Cheetah-1.jpg The Cheetah burst out of the rooftop door. She hated being cold! First Wonder Woman and then the Winged Guy and the Ice Guy. It had been a rough day. And it was about to get worse. The blast hit her in the back, sending her face first into the ground. Loki stood behind her. He raises his hand and releases another energy burst into the back of Cheetah's head, knocking her unconscious. Result: Loki defeated Cheetah Match Rating: C * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Ares_alt01.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/LexLuthor.jpg Luthor stares out of the window. The Greek God of War, Ares sits behind him, his feet propped up on Lex's desk, holding an apple in his right hand. “Is she badly injured?” “Her ego is bruised, but her body is fine. This time.” Ares bites the apple. He talks, while chewing. “You care for her, yes?” Luthor nods, while he continues to stare ahead. “And you would continue to put her at risk, sending her out there to participate in this Marvel-DC war?” Luthor's lip curls and his eyes squint. “Lex, Lex, Lex. It doesn't have to be that way. Accept my offer. I'll handle the fighting. By Hades, I'll even twist the armored Marvel warrior's head off, if you'd like. And you would simply owe me a favor.” “Your offer is noted, appreciated, and declined. I know better than to make deals with Gods.” Ares laughs. “My reputation proceeds me! But, I suspect you shall soon change your tune, Lex.” “I sincerely doubt that, Ares. Now, I trust you'll be on your way, off to find some gullible fool interested in making a deal with you?” Ares tosses the apple behind him. “No, not just yet. Call it God's intuition, but I think I should give you a few more minutes to reconsider my offer.” Angle Rating :B+ * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Juggernaut.jpg The Juggernaut rushed forward, knocking over trees and plowing through the occasional farmhouse. According to a map of the news, the DC city of Metropolis was in this general direction. He'd be there in no time. No time at all. And then we'd see who was freaking stoppable. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Doomsday_alt03.jpg Doomsday stomped forward, searching for Superman. The hatred boiled inside of him at a completely irrational level. Hatred. Anger. Destruction. A billboard on the road ahead advertised a large shopping center just outside of Metropolis. Doomsday did not understand the words on the billboard, but remembered walking this path before. And he remembered that walking this path lead him to Superman. Angle Rating: B+ * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Abomination_alt06.jpg The Abomination wanted, oh so badly, to be part of the Dark Avengers. If Osborn could call Moonstone “Ms. Marvel”, Bullseye “Hawkeye”, and himself “Iron Man, then surely they could call Abomination “Hulk”. Of course, the problem was that Emil had no way of getting a hold of Osborn. He watched the news, however, and knew that the building before him was owned by some big shot DC'er named Lex Luthor. If Emil were to wreck this building up a bit, that would definitely get Osborn's attention, right? He pulled a traffic light out of the ground and flung it across the street and through LexCorp's front door. Abomination marched into the building, sending visitors and employees screaming in flight. Now, where would this Luthor character be? On top, of course. Abomination marched to the elevator. He pushed the up arrow. A few seconds pass. The door opens and... *BAM!* http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Ravager.jpg Ravenger blasted the monstrosity with a high-powered shotgun blast to the face. And another. And another. She pushed him back, hitting blast after blast in his face. The shots surprised Emil, but didn't really hurt him. So, the big shot DC'er has some gun-totting masked woman protecting his building. Big surprise. He reached out and yanked the shotgun out of her grasp, then twisted the weapon into a circular shape. Honestly, Ravenger was bored with babysitting Luthor's building. It was a lame assignment and she was happy to see some action. She just wasn't sure that this was the action that she wanted to see. The Abominaton lunges forward, narrowly missing Ravenger with a wild haymaker. He pushes the attack, but Ravenger is one step ahead of him, as if she knows what he'll do next. She counters the assault, aiming kicks and punches at vital spots on the body. Unfortunately, they seem to have no effect on her opponent. This had gone on long enough. *CLAP!* Abomination slams his hands together, creating a deafening and forceful sonic wave. Ravenger saw it coming and tried to jump out of the way, but was unable to outrun the sonic wave. Result: Abomination defeated Ravenger Match Rating: C * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Ares_alt01.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/LexLuthor.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Supergirl.jpg Luthor watched the scene unfold on a monitor. Ares remained at his desk, softly chuckling to himself. Luthor knew that Ravenger was flimsy defense against some of the heavier hitters out there, but never really considered that they would bring the battle to him. This was not good. “I'll stop him!” Supergirl bursts out of her room and into his office. “No, Love, I don't think that's a good idea. He looks quite dangerous.” She looked down. He was so protective. “Lex, I can take care of myself!” “Of course you can, Love. But this is why we keep Metallo around.” He pushes a button on a device attached to his belt. “This is Luthor. Send Metallo to dispose of our intrud.... What? What do you mean he's not here? He left?” Luthor clenches his fist. That ungrateful insect! He brought him back from the dead and this is how he shows his gratitude? “I'm going, Lex!” Supergirl starts towards the door, eager to prove her worth to Lex. Luthor raises his hand to wave her off. Damn Metallo. Damn him! “That won't be necessary Love. I've just come to an agreement with Ares. He will be handling this intruder, won't you Ares?” Ares smiles and swings his feet off of the desk. “Absolutely, Mr. Luthor.” As Ares exits the room, Supergirl looks down. Why was Lex working with the likes of Ares? She stomps off back to her room, frustrated with everything and everyone. Angle Rating: B- * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Loki.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/WonderWoman_alt03.jpg It had taken several hours, but Wonder Woman had finally found Cheetah. Of course, she hadn't expected to find her face first on-top of a roof. “She was assaulted by a Marvel hero known as Iron Man.” Wonder Woman turned around, clenching her fists. “Oh, oh, how rude of me? I am Loki.” He offers her hand to him. “As in, Loki the mischievous from Norse mythology?” Loki smiles. “My reputation proceeds me, it seems. But rest assured, the Mischief title is the result of years of slander and libel. I am, you see, quite the honorable gentlemen.” She eyed him with suspicion. “So, someone named Iron Man assaulted Cheetah?” He nodded. “Oh yes, and it was quite the brutal attack. You see, this Iron Man character is known as quite the misogynist in the Marvel Universe and so I often watch him, in hopes that I might be able to stop him. I saw the attack from my observation ball in Asgard, but was unable to reach Earth in time. Even if I had, I probably could not have stopped him.” “Why?” “A good question. But you see, I have sworn to never physically interfere in the affairs of man.” “Well, I haven't. Where can I find this Iron Man?” He smiles again. Excellent. Angle Rating: B * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Wolfsbane_alt01.jpg Wolfsbane stalked the outside of the building. The X-Men viewed her as young, reckless, and tainted by her stint with X-Factor. She hated being a provisional member of the X-Men however, and was willing to take another risk to gain full member status. She slid the front door open. All of the information that she had picked up on the communicator indicated that the Hellfire Club building was where she needed to be. She'd get to the bottom of Shaw's mysterious attacker. *sniff, sniff, sniff* The building smelled of death. She could hear something approaching. With her teeth bared and her fur on edge, she leaped forward. *CRASH!* A dark energy beam connected with her chest and sent her crashing through the front door and onto the asphalt below. Result: ??? defeated Wolfsbane Match Rating: C * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Cyclops_alt05.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/JeanGrey_alt01.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/EmmaFrost.jpg Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Emma arrived just in time to see Wolfsbane plow through the door. Jean rushed to her side. Cyclops stepped forward and watched over Jean, while Emma scanned the building. “She's out, but she'll be okay.” Cyclops exhaled a sigh of relief. “She's reckless! So reck...” His tirade is cut short by Emma's hand on his shoulder. “We're about to have company.” He walked out of the building, feeling lost and confused. Why were these people pestering him? http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/MartianManhunterBL.jpg Angle Rating: C+ * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Deathstroke.jpg Slade stumbled through the woods. Luthor was going to have to pay him a lot more than that to stop this Hulk character. Now, where was he? Deathstroke looked around, then sprinted to a nearby high point. Not too far from Metropolis. Good, he could pay Lex a .... Doomsday. Slade produced a pair of binoculars and looked closely. Definitely Doomsday. No time for a face-to-face meeting. Lex would want to hear about this now. Deathstroke flipped open his mobile phone. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Wolverine_alt01.jpg Wolverine was that close to putting that blue tights wearing DC'er down for the count. Seemed like everyone and their freaking mothers could fly these days. Cowards. *sniff, sniff* A familiar scent. Wolverine looks around. Massive foot prints. He leans over and sniffs again. “The Juggernaut.” Wolverine activates his X-Communicator and activates a priority call. Thirty seconds pass, which is not a good thing. Finally, a voice responds. “Logan, how may I be of assistance?” It was Beast. He, like most of the other X-Men still called him Logan. “Hank. I thought you were on Muir Island, conducting some egghead research?” “I am. It appears as though the rest of the team is otherwise occupied however, and I thought it best if I responded to your distress call. What's going on over there, Logan?” “No idea what Scott and Jean and the others are up to. But I just caught a whiff of the Juggernaut. And best I can tell, he's headed straight forward the DC city of Metropolis.” Silence. Beast was obviously thinking this through. “Oh dear.” Angle Rating: B * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/TheIncredibleHulk_alt04.jpg vs. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/CaptainMarvel_alt02.jpg Captain Marvel slammed into to Hulk's back, forcing the green behemoth face first into the ground. He pressed the attack, leaping onto his foe and unloading with a series of right hands. “Say... you're... sorry! “HULK IS...” “Sorry?” A massive green fist connected with the side of Captain Marvel's head, launching him off the ground. “GOING TO SMASH STUPID CAPE MAN!” The Incredible Hulk leaps toward Captain Marvel, attempting to smash him with a two-handed fist slam. Captain Marvel narrowly avoids the blow, but loses his footing as a result of the coincidental shockwave. Enraged, the Hulk slams a back hand across his stumbling foe's chest, sending him tumbling 50 feet away. “HULK IS STRONGER THAN ALL STUPID CAPE MEN!” The Hulk roars, victoriously. “No...” Captain Marvel flies forward, tackling the Hulk with his shoulder. “You're... He pulls back, avoiding a wild haymaker from the Hulk and responding with a left cross. “Not!” Captain Marvel connects with a right, and then a left, and then pair of rights. The attack dazes the Hulk, who falls to a knee. Captain Marvel poses before him, with his arms posted on his hips. “For I am Captain Marvel! And there are very few, if any, that are stronger than me!” A massive green fist swings from the ground and connects with his chin, snapping Captain Marvel's head back and flipping over and onto the ground. “PUNY CAPE MAN! HULK IS THE STRONGEST THERE IS!” Hulk rushes forward, grabbing Captain Marvel by the head and driving him face first into the ground. He then slams his forearms into Captain Marvel's back. “AND NOW HULK SMASH!” With a mighty roar, the Hulk stomps his foot down into the back of Captain Marvel's head, forcing his face directly into the ground. He looks down at his foe. Satisfied that he is defeated, the Hulk leaps away. Result: The Incredible Hulk defeated Captain Marvel Match Rating: C * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/TonyStark_alt02.jpg After the brawl with Supergirl, Stark had spent a lot of time hacking into computers with information on DC heroes and villains. He needed more information, lest he get caught flat footed again. In the course of this research, he discovered that one DC hero from Metropolis was referenced far more often than the rest: Superman. Interestingly, this Superman was supposedly invulnerable to everything but magic and a rare substance known as Kryptonite. If this were true, it would make him a terrible foe. Stark had already set his computers in motion, searching for any and all information on Kryptonite. An article in academic journal was currently on the screen. It revealed the basic chemic composition of Kryptonite. Stark stared at the equation. It seemed... so familiar to him. He reached to the side and entered a series of key strokes. This Kryptonite stuff isn't rare at all. In fact, there are microscopic traces of the element in Earth's atmosphere. Obviously, there were some differences between the DC Earth and the Marvel Earth that were just becoming clear, given the recent merger. If Stark was correct, and he generally was, this meant that this Superman character was likely to be significantly weaker than reported. But given the trace amounts, he was still likely to be a serious threat. “Computer. Begin weapon design. Title: Repulsor K.” A repulsor that produced both energy and concentrated ions of Kryptonite should do the trick. Angle Rating: B+ * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Storm_alt03.jpg vs. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Superman.jpg Superman tried to fly toward the woman, hoping to reason with her. Her eyes turned unnaturally white and the wind increased. Superman struggled forward, but the wind was strong. He was making nearly no headway toward her. Was her ability to control the wind really that strong? Or had the clawed Marvelite taken that much out of him? He'd known, for some time, that his powers decreased as he ran out of stamina. Storm watched the caped DC'er try to approach her. He was covering ground, albeit slowly. Still, given the beating he had laid on Wolverine, she knew better than to allow him to reach her. “Lightning! Strike down this vile villain!” *BZZZPT!* “Ahhh!” Instantly, a bolt of lightning struck Kal-El. And, like before, it hurt him. Since when did electricity hurt him? “Now... the COLD!” Storm waved her arms forward, as if physically guiding the elements. Rain. Snow. Hail. And horrendous wind. Kal-El was tired and he was hurt. He was bleeding far too quickly for his liking and simply could not get close to the Marvelite. There would be no reasoning with her, it seems. Superman squints as the icy liquid slams into his face. His supervision zeros in on the woman's torso. He activates his heat vision. A red beam jumps across the sky and connects with her stomach, knocking her out of the sky and into free fall. “Yunnhh!” The storm's strength immediately faded. Superman burst forward, catching the falling Marvelite. Storm looked up at her rescuer, both surprised and frightened. She considers calling forward another bolt of lightning, but something inside of her says no. Superman drops her off on a hilltop near Metropolis. He bursts into the sky (faster than a speeding bullet). On the ground, Storm looks down. Heroes fighting heroes? What has become of everyone? Quietly, she whispers “Thank you” to the caped DC'er. Result Superman defeated Storm Match Rating: B- * * * * * He watched from afar... http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Apocalypse_alt01.jpg Apocalypse had reached the top of the twisted mountain. Various signs, written in some Eastern European language warned trespassers that this area was not safe. Their warnings meant nothing to him. He pulled the castle's great door open. The smell of death came over Apocalypse and he smiled. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/TonyStark_alt02.jpg Stark looked over the diagram. In just three hours, he would have one of his suits fitted with a pair of the K-Repulsors. *Beep. Beep. Beep.* Radar? Stark looked at the control panel. Someone was flying toward his building. He wasn't surprised, as he had just done a fairly close recon mission on the Lexcorp building. It was only natural that the DC'ers would respond by examining Stark Tower. He pushed a button on the panel. How oddly she sat in flight? http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/WonderWoman_alt03.jpg Almost as if the attractive DC'er were flying an invisible airplane? http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Superman.jpg Superman reached the Fortress of Solitude and soon discovered that he would have none of it. Three alarms were blaring, each indicating a different threat that was approaching Metropolis. He recognized the first from earlier... http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/TheIncredibleHulk_alt04.jpg Had no idea about the second... http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Juggernaut.jpg And felt chills run down his spine at this sight of the third. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Doomsday_alt03.jpg Superman would only have time for a short solar treatment. Metropolis needed him. ...All was falling into place. Angle Rating: B+ <hr> Overall Rating: B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaken Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 most excellent show. I love the set up peices. This is well thought out, and would make and excellent comic book. Can't wait for latter on and Dr. Strange vs Superman! maybe a tag team, Dr. Strange & the Scarlet Witch vs Superman & Supergirl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crayon Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Brilliant show! I especially loved Stark researching Kryptonite, and seeing various characters revealed such as Ravager and MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praguepride Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Still catching up, but @fallout forums it should be up and running again. I added a new topic about write ups, should be entertaining if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_w_w Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 First off - thanks to everyone for the comments and feedback. Prediction Results crayon 0 / 2 (3 / 8 overall) Astyn: - (3/3 overall) mistaken: - (2 / 3 overall) Prophet: - (1 / 6 overall) Truth: - (1 / 3 overall) <hr> Preview of the Upcoming Issue of The Brave and the Bold Batman vs. Bane -After unexpectedly teaming up to square off against Marvel's Spider-Man and Daredevil, Batman and Bane have fallen into old habits and look set to pummel each other. Also in this issue: The Joker, Spider-Man, Elektra, The Birds of Prey, The Dark Avengers, The Flash and Zoom, and a hero returns! <hr> Yes, only one match on the preview. There are obviously other matches, but I didn't set them up in the previous show and don't really think it makes sense to spoil them now. Regarding timing... I'm hoping to get this up on Sunday. Doing field work on Monday-Thursday next week, so, if not Sunday, it'll likely be next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crayon Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Batman vs Bane - I dunno, call me kooky. Call it a sucker punch. I call Bane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Orange Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Batman vs Bane - I dunno, call me kooky. Call it a sucker punch. I call Bane Let's call it breaking his back. But I call bluff, it's a Batman win. Batman Vs. Bane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praguepride Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Batman vs. Bane I'm going for the heel win because I'm far more of a fan of a face chasing a heel then the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Orange Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Batman vs. Bane I'm going for the heel win because I'm far more of a fan of a face chasing a heel then the other way around. Not enough dramatic build up. And if Bane hasn't changed since their last fight why would he suddenly be able to beat Batman, unless he's on new even superer-duperer venom he has no new edge, so using comic book logic he loses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Batman vs. Bane I'm gonna go with the upset here. Double D put up a good fight against the chemically enhanced behemoth, but Batman and Spiderman darn near tore each other apart. Bats may initiate the battle, but Dooms has that little extra reserve in the tank. *Finds a street side street to hold up his Joker sign, before being killed by a falling building.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_w_w Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/MDC2.jpg Date: Thursday, Week 3, October 2008 Show: The Brave and the Bold! Location: MET (Midwest) Attendance: 5000 http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/StanLee_alt02.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/IronPatriot_alt02.jpg Things had changed. And not for the better. And not just this whole Marvel-DC merger deal either. Stan had reviewed the relevant documents and double-checked the numbers. He didn't want to believe his conclusion, but couldn't come up with any viable alternatives. By most recognized measures, Norman Osborn was the most powerful man on Earth. Osborn's financial and political resources were staggering, with the recent declines in Stark Industry and his appointment as the director of H.A.M.M.E.R. But beyond this, his actual, on the ground, power had grown immensely. Osborn's Dark Avengers were a match for any of the previous Avenger squadrons. Of course, none of this would have bothered Stan much if Osborn weren't a raving lunatic. But, Osborn is a madman and Stan should know – he helped create him. With trepidation, Stan picked up the phone. Was he really going to turn to this madman to help stop the Marvel-DC conflict? His fingers pressed the buttons. Apparently he was. A mechanically filtered voice responds. “Mr. Lee. I have been expecting your call.” What? How? “... Really?” “Of course, Mr. Lee. My sources tell me that you have been making a lot of phone calls lately. They say that you are interested in stopping the Marvel-DC war.” Osborn had spies, here, in Lee's castle of creativity? Unthinkable! And yet... “That's right, Norman. The conflict is senseless and it doesn't benefit anyone but the villains!” Of course, saying it that way, suggested that Lee bought into the idea of Osborn as a hero. Which he didn't. “I agree, Mr. Lee. But have no fear, for I will personally address this conflict.” “You... you will? So what's the plan, Norman?” “Why, to win, of course.” That warmonger! “Now, Mr. Lee, I would love to discuss the intricacies of this situation with you, but I am otherwise occupied. Even now, the DC'ers are attempting to invade my headquarters. Rest assured, however, that I will keep you up-to-date.” Angle Rating: C+ * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Apocalypse_alt03.jpg Apocalypse approached the throne. He stared at the body slumped in the massive chair. The figured strewn across the throne was petrified, not decomposed as a normal body. A wooden stake is impaled in its chest. This decrepit creature was old. Nearly 600 years old. Perhaps the oldest of his kind. This, of course, did not impress En Sabah Nur, for he was significantly older. Apocalypse produces a small vile of blood. He pulls the stake from the body's chest, then pours a small drip of blood into the creature's lips. Instantly, the magic happens. The body shifts from stone to flesh and the figure lunges forward, looking to kill his would-be reviver. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Alucard.jpg Apocalypse grabs the figure by the throat. “I don't think so.” He holds the vampire off the ground with a single hand. The vampire struggles, but is unable to free himself from Apocalypse's grasp. “You would bite the hand that feeds? Apparently 600 years does not a wise man make. ” Apocalypse thrusts his arm forward, slamming the vampire through the throne. “Now then, Alucard, you have an important decision ahead of you. You have been selected to be one of the four. Accept your servitude, and you will have the chance to live... to feed... again. Refuse and die. I require your decision. Immediately.” Alucard stares up at the massive and ancient mutant. Alive. And hungry. He scrambles to his feet and kneels before Apocalypse. Angle Rating: B- * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/TheJoker_alt07.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/HarleyQuinn_alt08.jpg vs. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Bullseye.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Cheshire-1.jpg The Joker gripped the trash truck's steering wheel like the madmen he is. He laughed, maniacally, as he casually aimed the vehicle down the road. Harley Quinn sat in the passenger seat, laughing and smiling along. Apparently, the bruises around her eyes did not diminish her enthusiasm for her Puddin'. Directly ahead of them, Bullseye and Cheshire drove a brown Buick Regal down the street. Dazzler was in the trunk, incapacitated as requested. They were approaching Fisk's building. Frankly, Cheshire couldn't wait to get there, as working and traveling with Bullseye was just about unbearable. She was contemplating how she might kill him after they... *CRASH* The trash truck slams into the side of the car, instantly flipping it over. Time seems to slow, as Bullseye and Cheshire crawl out of the car, severely battered. The Joker and Harley Quinn hop out of their truck and approach Bullseye and Cheshire. “He-he-he! Ho-ho-ho!” The Joker slams his foot down into the back of Bullseye's head, driving him face first into the asphalt. Harley follows suit, slamming a steel pipe across Cheshire's neck, rendering the duo unconscious. “Finders keepers! Ha-ha-ha! Losers weepers! He-he-ho-ho!”. The Joker sprays acid from his flower on the trunk's latch. He then opens the trunk, grabs Dazzler's body from the back and tosses her over his shoulder. Mr. J. then skips back to the truck, where Harley is waiting in the driver's seat to make a getaway. Result: The Joker and Harley Quinn defeated Bullseye and Cheshire Match Rating: C- * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Spider-Man_alt01.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Daredevilinjured.jpg Spider-Man crouches on the window seal, while a doctor and a pair of nurses examine Daredevil. “Leave his mask on, Doc.” The doctor stares at Spider-Man, clearly thinking that this will make his job more difficult. He the nods, and continues to examine Daredevil. “Take care of him, Doc.” Spider-Man hops out the window and lands on a rooftop below. Immediately, he notices the woman behind him. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Elektra_alt04.jpg Elektra stares at the hospital above. “Is he okay?” “He's fine. A bit rough around the edges, but he'll be back on his feet in no time.” “What happened?” “He was going 2 on 1 with a pair of DC'ers and I stumbled onto the fight a bit too late. Things are pretty bad out there, E. You up for some DC-hunting?” She twirls her sais. “Absolutely.” Angle Rating: B * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/IronPatriot_alt02.jpg Norman probably shouldn't have spent that much talking Stan earlier. He had just finished squeezing back into the Iron Patriot armor. Shame, he was really looking forward to some Goblin time. Osborn reenters the interrogation room. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Zoom.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/TheFlash_alt02.jpg Zoom is quickly working toward freeing the Flash. The pair of speedsters pause when Iron Patriot enters the room. After an awkward pause, Zoom and Flash burst out of the room, running by the Iron Patriot. Inside the suit, Norman smiles. He probably could have stopped them, but Venom would appreciate the work out. Angle Rating: C * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/IronFist.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/LukeCage.jpg vs. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/GreenArrow.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/CaptainCold_alt03.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/MrFreeze_alt03-1.jpg Green Arrow's head hurt. And his neck. And his back. And his... well, everything. The big red Marvel guy had really drilled him. *Crack! Blast! Crunch* The sounds of battle? Guess the conflict had spilled into New York City. Green Arrow sprinted forward. Around the corner, he observed Captain Cold and Mr. Freeze squaring off against a pair of brawlers. What to do? Cold and Freeze were villains, through and through. But this was Marvel's New York City and the pair that they had engaged were almost certainly Marvel forces. Ollie pulled the arrow from his quiver. He aimed and... *Thunk!* The arrow struck the Luke Cage's back. The arrow was packed with a serious electric charge. It was too much Cage's unsuspecting nervous system and dropped him to the ground. Iron Fist turned around to check on his partner, when he is blasted from behind by Captain Cold and Mr. Freeze. Green Arrow quickly draws another arrow and aims it at Mr. Freeze. He pulls the string back and holds the tension. After a few tense moments, he points the arrow away. Mr. Freeze and Captain Cold take the opportunity to flee. Result: Green Arrow, Captain Cold, and Mr. Freeze defeated Heroes for Hire Match Rating: C- * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Kingpin.jpg A graveyard at midnight was not a suitable place for the Kingpin of crime. Very few things scared Fisk, but death was definitely one of them. He approached the mausoleum and placed the small artifact in a notch at the door. And then he waited... ... ... Well? Perhaps his business partner was wrong? Or perhaps he simply lied? The Kingpin stomps a nearby flower. A noise? “Solomon... Grundy...” http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/SolomonGrundy_alt04.jpg Angle Rating: C+ * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/RedSkull_alt04.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Crossbones-1.jpg Crossbones had been stalking “Captain America” for some time now. He had the little punk the last time they rumbled (see issue #2) and would have finished him if it weren't for that DC'er getting involved. He had learned his lesson though. This time, his meeting with “Cap” would be done behind closed doors. Crossbones had watched the house for several hours now. He was definitely in there. Time to kill another American hero. *bzzt* Damn. The boss. “Boss, can I call you back?” The Red Skull was in a particularly foul mood. This was a pretty standard consequence of repeated interactions with The Joker. “No, you cannot. You are need at headquarters.” “But I'm about to off Captain America!” Was he back? Or was it the New Captain America? The Red Skull had been around long enough to know that heroes and villains often returned from the dead. “The replacement?” “ ... Yes, the new one.” No matter then. “He is unimportant. Return to headquarters. Immediately.” “What do you mean he's not important! He's freaking Captain America!” “He is a second rate impostor. More importantly, have you forgotten your place, Crossbones? Insolence will not be tolerated.” “No, no. I understand. I'll be there right away.” Crossbones punches the wall. Soon enough, “Cap”, soon enough. Angle Rating: B * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/KraventheHunter.jpg He had hunted the most dangerous animals in the world. Lions. Tigers. And Bears (Oh my). And then Kraven grew bored. And he hunted the most dangerous prey in the world: humans and superhumans. Once, Kraven had Spider-Man buried in a grave. Somehow, the human spider survived. Regardless, the sequence of events was greatly satisfying to Kraven the Hunter. He had successfully hunted, defeated, and captured the most dangerous of prey. And yet his success left a bitter sweet taste in his mouth. There was nothing left for him to do. And so he left the mortal plane. ... And then he came back. The emergence of this DC faction has driven Kraven back into action. He wasn't sure how he was alive, but it didn't matter. He had new targets. New challenges. Today, he started with a warm-up hunt. He had paid good money to learn that a human crocodile creature from the DC dimension was injured in the sewers. Generally, Kraven preferred his prey to be in prime form. But it had been some time since he had been on the hunt, and so an injured lizard seemed like the practice. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/KillerCroc.jpg Killer Croc stumbled against the sewer wall. He was just now starting to recover from the toxins, albeit he was still quite groggy and disoriented. Something behind him. The bola wrapped around Croc's left leg and tail. He jumped back, attempting to run from the attacker, but tripped and landed on his face. Kraven slowly approaches his target, while producing a menacing looking needle. Killer Croc writhes on the ground, before snapping the bola cord off of his legs. He springs up, snarling and leaps at his foe. Kraven masterfully drives the needle into Killer Croc's neck. The reptile struggles for a moment, then falls forward onto his face. Already unconscious. Kraven smiled. Too easy. Result: Kraven defeated Killer Croc Match Rating: C * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Spider-Man_alt01.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Elektra_alt04.jpg Spider-Man swung across the city, holding Elektra with his left arm. He wondered what MJ would think of him running about the city, holding onto the hips of a super-hot, barely clothed Greek assassin. What she doesn't know, won't hurt her? ... Right? Spider-sense! Down below, a pair of costumed DC'ers. Spider-Man points below and Elektra nods. They drop just behind the Birds of Prey. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/BlackCanary.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Huntress-1.jpg Black Canary and Huntress turn, immediately prepared to fight. They share a quick glance, silently thanking their good luck. Huntress twirls her staff, as she circles Spider-Man and Elektra. “So, this is the legendary Spider-Man.” “That's me! Want an autograph? Who should I make it out to?” Black Canary circles in the opposite direction. “We're the Birds of Prey, Spider-Man. Who is your lady friend?” “Elektra. So, what are a couple of nice and stylish ladies like yourselves doing out at this time of night, hanging out on a rooftop?” “Oh, we were looking for someone.” Elektra shifts her weight, as if to prevent the Birds of Prey from having access to her backside. “How convenient. We're also looking for someone.” “And who would that be?” Spider-Man chimes in. “Pair of strange looking guys. One massive, hulking guy with a black mask. Another another guy dressed like a bat.” The Birds of Prey glance at each other. Elsewhere, another watches. That skank, all dressed in red. If you can even call that dressed! Standing next to him, like that. Spider-Sense! “Get away from him!” http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/CatwomanII_alt01.jpg Catwoman II leaps from an adjoining building onto Elektra, forcing her to the ground and attacking her savagely. Elektra calmly uses a sweep to flip Catwoman off of her. Things quickly spiral out of control. The Birds of Prey spring forward, attempting to attack Spider-Man. He leaps out of the way at the last moment, resulting in Huntress slamming the blunt end of her spear into her partner's midsection. Meanwhile, Elektra presses the attack on Catwoman II. For a few moments, the fight seems even. But it becomes quickly apparent that Elektra is a better combatant, as she connects with a series of kicks, knees, and elbows, repeatedly sending Catwoman to the ground. Despite her repeated failures, Catwoman continues to press the attack, seemingly enraged with Elektra. Spider-Man then snaps his webbing at Huntress, which she narrowly dodges. Canary struggles to her feet, holding her side, but she is quickly dropped against by the blunt end of a thrown sai. The Huntress evaluates the situation. Catwoman is down and looking pretty bruised. Canary is out. Time for a retreat. She springs forward, using a fantastic series of gymnastics tumbling moves to avoid a series of webshots, then grabs Black Canary and leaps off the building. Spider-Man is about to pursue Huntress, when he turns and sees Elektra holding Catwoman by the hair. She pulls the sai up and prepares to thrust it into her torso. *thwip* A line of webbing connects with the sai. Spidey pulls the weapon from Elektra's grasp. “What are you doing, E?” Elektra is furious. “What are you doing, Spider-Man?” “Stopping you from killing that woman!” She shakes her head. “This is war, Spider-Man. People die.” “Well yeah, when you kill them!” Spidey shakes his head and shoots a pair of webbing lines forward. One pins Elektra to the roof, the other pulls Catwoman from her grasp. Spider-Man, carrying Catwoman, swings away. After a couple of minutes of travel, he drops her off on a nearby rooftop. Battered, hurt, and bleeding. But still alive. She stares at Spider-Man, as he swings away. He saved her. Her heart is pounding. Angle Rating (pre-match): C Result: Spider-Man & Elektra defeated Catwoman II and Birds of Prey Match Rating: C+ Angle Rating (post-match): B * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Zoom.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/TheFlash_alt02.jpg The Flash and Zoom speed away from the Oscorp building, traveling somewhere in the range of 250 mph. Quickly, they exit they reach the bridge to exit Manhattan. They pause there. “Is that really the faster you can go, Wally?” The Flash leans over, feeling somewhat out of the breath. Between the beating he received from the Marvlites and his weakened connection to the Speed Force... “I could go a bit faster. “ Zoom shakes his head. “What happened to you? Getting caught by those third rate villains?” The Flash looks up and responds, completely ignoring the question. “Why did you rescue me? You spend all this time trying to maim and kill me, and now, out of nowhere, you want to save me?” Zoom laughs. “Oh, Wally, Wally, Wally... I've never wanted to kill you. I just wanted you to be a better hero!” “Oh,, this is such a tear-jerker.” The speedsters look up. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Venom.jpg Venom is perched above them. He leaps down, with his arms stretched out and his mouth open wide. Angle Rating: B+ * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/MsMarvelMoon.jpg Karla struggles to her feet. The Speedster had got the better of her and she was, in fact, still ab it wobbly. She smiled. “Ms. Marvel” was going to enjoy getting even. She hears a voice from behind. “So, you're Ms. Marvel, huh?” Some annoying fan of the Dark Avengers, no doubt. She turns and... http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/MsMarvel_alt04.jpg “I would have words with you.” Oh crap. Angle Rating: B- * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Bane.jpg vs. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Batman_alt03.jpg Batman and Bane circle, preparing to engage. Bane breathes heavily, trying to calm his system. “You never change, Batman.” “Nor do you.” “Perhaps, but I'm comfortable with what I am.” Batman springs forward and drives a right hook into Bane's face. Bane immediately responds with a left cross, which Batman ducks beneath, as he rolls away. “An overgrown junkie?” Bane makes a fist and cracks his knuckles. “There is some truth to that. But my addiction to venom is no different than your addiction to heroism. And our addictions will be the death of us both.” Batman nods. A spade is a spade. Bane lunges forward, throwing a one-two punch, which Batman easily avoids and responds to with a kick to the midsection. Bane presses the attack, but Batman is able to dodge and counter each attack. “You're strong. You're tough.” Batman ducks another punch, then drives his foot into the side of Bane's knee and follows it up with an uppercut to the chin. “But you're slow. And reckless.” Reckless? “I've beat you before, Batman!” Infuriated by his foe's claim, Bane presses the attack, allowing the venom in his system to take over. The Dark Knight does his best to counter the attacks, but soon finds himself backed against the wall. “Yeah, you nearly killed me. But you didn't. And I learned from that encounter. And you'll never beat me again!” Batman springs forward, clasping his fingers together and slamming both of his hands across Bane's temple. Startled by both the attack and his foe's aggressiveness, Bane stumbles backwards. Batman capitalizes on his advantage, throwing a savate kick to Bane's head. Bane takes the blow to the neck and jaw, but catches Batman's foot. Holding onto it tightly, he swings Batman around and slams into the side of the nearby dumpster. Bane pauses his attack, again attempting to use breathing techniques to control his emotions. “I'm going to break you, Batman. And when I'm done, you'll wish that you were dead. But you won't be. And you'll pull yourself together. And just when you're back to prime form, I'll find you again. And I'll break you again. And this will happen time after time after time after...” Batman twists up to his feet and slams a sidekick into Bane's stomach. “Don't you ever shut-up?” Quickly, Batman produces a small canister from his utility belt and flings it at Bane. *pop* White gas begins to pour out of the canister and immediately, Batman slips a filtration device of his mouth. Inside the cloud, Bane drops to a knee. His face mask partially filters the chemical, but not completely. He feels the venom compensating. Then he drops to his other knee. With Bane completely shrouded in smoke, Batman waits. “Arggh!” Bane charges out of the smoke, fueled by venom, and spears Batman. The impact of the rage fueled attack slams both men into the wall, with Batman's head snapping back against the bricks and his torso cracking and crushing several of the wall's bricks. Bane takes an even harder impact, as he effectively spears the brick wall, punching a watermelon sized hole in the bricks with his head. Both men collapse to the ground, nearly unconscious. Angle Rating: B+ Result: Batman drew with Bane Match Rating: B * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Apocalypse_alt03.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Alucard.jpg Alucard and Apocalypse teleport to some unknown location. In the shadows, the silhouette of another figure is barely visible. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/TheGrandAvatar.jpg “I have brought the first of the four.” The figure remains in the shadows. “Excellent. Alucard, the Vampire Lord. Now, the Horseman of Apocalypse known as Death.” Alucard stares at the shrouded figure. Could it really be him? “There is still much to be done. Apocalypse, there is an issue with Pestilence candidate. I would have you handle it. Alucard, you are to regain your strength. Go forth and feed, Horseman Death.” The mysterious figures tosses a small photograph from the shadows. It seems to sail to through the air, before landing at Alucard's feet. The vampire stares at the picture. He now knew his target. Angle Rating: B+ <hr> Overall Rating: B- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_w_w Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Yay. Got the show up. Unfortunately, I'll be out of town Monday-Thursday of next week. So, virtually no chance of the next card going up until next weekend. Probably try to put the preview up on Friday. Thanks again for reading and for all of the feedback and compliments. As always, comments, suggestions, and critiques are all welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Brilliant, as always, D_Dub. I was gonna be all giddy with the Spidey/Catwoman dynamic, and the awesomeness of your portrayal of the Joker. Then I read the Bane/Batsy battle, and you jacked my amazement to another level ... I was good. Happy, entertained, could've walked away with my ticket stub and a smile. And then you introduced the Horsemen. I hate doing this to you, `cause you seem like a really good guy, but I just can't wait until next weekend, so I'm gonna have to sabotage your real life, so you have more time to devote to the story. (I kid, I kid, hope you have a safe trip. But seriously, hurry back, a week of this kind of excitement is bound to blow a lobe in my brain. lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaken Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hey great stuff, and I am pulling for you in the rookie Category, especially if you are unwilling to take real World nominations once you hit the full categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crayon Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 ALUCARD HORSEMAN OF DEATH HOLY CRAP. Word can not explain how much I marked to see that twist Loving the Catwoman /Spidey dynamic as well.. and Karla vs Danvers gets me excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_w_w Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Thanks for all of the comments. Glad folks like the beginning of the Horseman arc. Apocalypse just screams the Four Horseman to me, and, well, this is still a diary based off a wrestling simulation... so, Horseman seemed doubly appropriate. <hr> Preview of the Upcoming Issue of Spotlight Abomination vs. Ares -Abomination, hoping to make himself known to the Dark Avengers, has invaded the LexCorp building. Can Ares, who agreed to help only after forming what is best described as a shady arrangement with Lex Luthor, stop the Marvel monster? The X-Men (Cyclops & Jean Grey) vs. Martian Manhunter -Last week, Martian Manhunter quickly dispatched of Wolfsbane and was revealed to be a twisted, undead version of himself. Now, he squares off against two of the most seasoned X-Men in Cyclops and Jean Grey. Also in this issue: Doomsday, Juggernaut, Dr. Strange, Thor, Wolverine, Deathstroke the Terminator, and more! Quick Picks: Abomination vs. Ares Cyclops & Jean Grey vs. Martian Manhunter <hr> I'd like to say the show will be up on Sunday evening, but I'm still a bit off on account of being out of town, so maybe Monday or Tuesday are more realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crayon Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Abomination vs. Ares - Abomination can't be ruining this shady pact so soon Cyclops & Jean Grey vs. Martian Manhunter - I'm personally thinking MM could take them (well depending on what form JG is in), but who knows what being undead has done to J'onzz' mental faculties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Orange Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Quick Picks: Abomination vs. Ares Cyclops & Jean Grey vs. Martian Manhunter Ares because he's a frickin Greek god, and Martian Manhunter because I see him retreating in an opportunistic way, but after having a good portion of offense in the match. Numbers game after all. And damn you! I knew Bane couldn't win for the reason's I said but a draw? Surely if they are both unconscious some crazy loon like Rapeman can come and have his way? Also on the four horsemen of Death, is Apocalypse one of them? Because if he is I would love to know which one. The Horsemen angle is enough for me to commision a whole range of d_w_w comic books, which I will then sell for a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_w_w Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thanks for the comments all. Card is going up in a couple of minutes. And damn you! I knew Bane couldn't win for the reason's I said but a draw? Surely if they are both unconscious some crazy loon like Rapeman can come and have his way? Also on the four horsemen of Death, is Apocalypse one of them? Because if he is I would love to know which one. The Horsemen angle is enough for me to commision a whole range of d_w_w comic books, which I will then sell for a fortune. Yeah, the draw was a bit cheap. But I wanted to keep the opportunity for a Batman-Bane feud open, if they happened to perform exceptionally well. And nope - Apocalypse isn't a horseman. He's more like middle management Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_w_w Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Not sure when I'll get the next preview up. Also, apologies that this card isn't quite up to snuff, but the week has been super-busy, so I didn't have a lot of time to convert my notes into a more digestible form. <hr> http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/MDC2.jpg Date: Monday, Week 4, October 2008 Show: Spotlight! Location: Shakeshaft Auditorium (Great Lakes) Attendance: 5000 * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Abomination_alt06.jpg Abomination approached the elevator again. Hopefully, there would be no more shotgun-wielding crazy women behind the door this time... http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Ares_alt01.jpg The punch came hard and fast, sending Abomination sailing backwards, through several walls, and into the busy street outside. Actually, he would have preferred the shotgun. Ares darted out of the elevator, quickly pursuing Abomination. He landed a massive haymaker to the side of the green behemoth's head, just as he rose to his feet. This sent Abomination through an SUV and into the sandwich shop across the street. Ares leaped forward, looking to quickly overwhelm his opponent... And was met with a massive green-fisted uppercut, launching upward and through the side of the building. By the time the melee was over, Ares and Abomination laid waste to nearly every other building in a two block radious, while also managing to cause millions of dollars of damage other objects (vehicles, light posts, the asphalt, etc.). In the end, Ares stood victorious, with an unconscious Abomination at his feet. Result: Ares defeated Abomination Match Rating: C- * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/LexLuthor.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Supergirl.jpg From above, Supergirl and Lex Luthor watch the carnage unfold. Like an immature teenage that isn't getting her way, Supergirl stomps on the floor (shaking the room) and complains. “I don't see how you can work with him, Lex!” Luthor nods. “I admit, the situation is somewhat unfortunate. However, we're in the middle of a war, Love. And I'd do anything to keep you safe. Even work with Ares.” Supergirl stares at Lex, with a confused look on her, feeling both contempt and gratitude for his overprotective ways. Angle Rating: B- * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/EmmaFrost.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/MartianManhunterBL.jpg Martian Manhunter stumbled forward, seemingly forced forward by the dark ring on his hand. “Help... me.” Emma waves Cyclops and Jean Grey back with a hand gesture. Years ago, she would have been happy to have Cyclops blast this grotesque creature into smitherines. But that was then and this was now... and she was responsible for upholding Xavier's dream. She would help this poor creature. Emma dives into the creature's mind. So... different. Alien. Dead? Powerful. Incredibly powerful! “Ahhh...rrrrgghghh!!” Martian Manhunter screams in agony, as Emma's probe unlocks recessed memories of death. Immediately, his latent psionic abilities lash out at her. “Ahhh!” Angle Rating: C+ * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Cyclops_alt03.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/JeanGrey_alt01.jpg vs. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/MartianManhunterBL.jpg Emma drops to the ground, with the cliched over-drawn psychic nose-bleed in full effect. Seeing her fall to the ground, Cyclops quickly changes his view to Martian Manhunter and unloads with a massive optic blast. The blast connects with the Manhunter's chest, slamming into the side of the Hellfire Club's building. *CRASH!* ... Dark energy explodes from Manhunter, ripping through the building. “Why... are... you... doing... THIS!?!” As Manhunter succumbs to his mania, Cyclops unleashes another powerful optic blast, again connecting with the zombie's upper torso. This time, Martian Manhunter resists the attack, standing his ground in the face of the overwhelming ruby blast. Without thought, his hand points at Cyclops. A powerful dark energy beam streaks across the air... ...And is blocked by a telekinetic shield. Having done this move hundreds of times in battle and thousands of times in the Danger Room, Cyclops times his next blast perfectly, sending the red beam into Martian Manhunter's neck, just as Jean drops the shield. This attack staggers the zombified Manhunter, but he quickly responds with a barrage of small, almost slimy appearing dark blasts. Jean struggles, but is able to deflect each attack. Cyclops pushes forward, connecting with a series of three quick optic blasts, as Jean join the offense, using her telekinesis to slam collapse a section of the Hellfire Club mansion on top of Martian Manhunter. Fueled by some unknown dark energy, Martian Manhunter again explodes out of the rubble. Clumsily, he uses his formerly great telepathic powers to probe the minds of his foes. Cyclops drops to the ground with his hands fruitlessly clasped at his ears. But Jean... Jean resists. “Out... of... my... head!” Her eyes flash orange for the briefest of seconds and her telekinesis and telepathy become one, driving her and Martian Manhunter both mentally and physically apart. Cyclops rushes to Jean's side and helps her up. 50 feet away, the Manhunter rises to his feet, surprised by the X-Man's power. With a flash of light... http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Apocalypse_alt03.jpg Apocalypse appears. Cyclops and Jean Grey stumble backwards, startled by his appearance. “Ah, my old enemies. The X-Men. Still keeping up the good fight, even without your precious Professor?” Cyclops responds not with words, but with a strong optic blast in Apocalypse's direction. The ancient mutant transforms his hand into a shield and deftly deflects the blow. “I see that you have had the opportunity to meet my newest horseman, Martian Manhunter, now known as Pestilence.” Martian Manhunter looks at the ancient mutant and tilts his head to the side. “I am no... horse... man.”” Apocalypse laughs. “Oh, but you will be.” Result: Martian Manhunter drew with Cyclops & Jean Grey Match Rating: B- Angle Rating: B * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/StanLee_alt02.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/DoctorStrange_alt02.jpg Dr. Strange mystically appeared in Stan Lee's castle of creativity. Few could enter Lee's domain at will. The Sorcerer Supreme, however, had a multidimensional hall pass. Lee stood and offered his hand to Dr. Strange. “Well this, this is a pleasant surprise! Stephen, there are foul powers afoot!” Dr. Strange shakes Lee's hand. “Indeed, Stan. My investigations into matters have brought me here.” Lee nods and walks to his desk. Solemnly, he sits at his desk. “I knew that it was too good to be true.” He shakes his head. Stephen Strange looks around at the various artifacts inside of Lee's abode. “What is it, Stan?” “The Marvel-DC merger... I made the deal. I am responsible. My benefactor told me that there would be a cost to be paid for this move... but I never thought it would be so soon.” Interesting. Dr. Strange came here, seeking answers to the visions of doomsday and destruction. Perhaps the dimensional merging was responsible? “Stan, this is no time for self-pity. The cause of our current calamity is less important than a solution.” Lee nods. “Of course, Stephen, of course!” Strange walks toward Lee. “Lee, I have been having visions of doomsday. Have you any insight on this?” Lee nods again. He opens a massive comic book on his desk. The figures inside the comic book move, as though they were alive inside the pages. He points at a figure on the page. Angle Rating: B * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Thor.jpg Much had changed since the God of Thunder had last roamed the land of man. Thor was certain that there wasn't supposed to be a city here, and yet here he was, flying above a large, prosperous metropolis. He sensed the presence of Ares below. Good. The faster he could address the Greek God of War, the faster he could return to Asgard. Wait. Below. Outside of the city. His Godlike eyes spied two massive creatures approaching the city. One, the Juggernaut, was familiar to him. The other, unknown. Bah! Thor could not allow these monstrosities to assault the humans of this unknown city. Ares it seems, would have to wait! http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Doomsday_alt03.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Juggernaut.jpg Thor bolts forward, slamming Mjolnir into the head of a forward rushing Juggernaut. Better to deal with the foe that he is familiar with first. The impact is massive, producing a thunderous noise and driving Juggernaut downward into the ground. Nearly a mile away, Doomsday hears the impact. He turns his head in that direction. Juggernaut, while dazed and confused by the attack, charges out of the ground. He spots Thor and charges towards him, head first. Thor spins Mjolnir over his head, gathering momentum, then flings the great hammer forward. It connects with Juggernaut's chest, forcing him to stumble sideways... but not forcing him to stop. Seconds later, Juggernaut plows into Thor's midsection with his bucket helmet. He drives Thor through a nearby tree and into the side of a hill. Immediately, he pushes the attack, slamming several massive fists into Thor's face. Mjolnir returns, gliding into Thor's waiting hand. Instantly, a lightning bolt streaks down from the sky and connects with Juggernaut's back. Marko arches back, more surprised by the strike than injured. “Nice try, Hammer Head! But I'm the freaking Juggernaut and nothing can stop me!”The boasting earns him a hammer shot to the face and sending him sailing through the air. “We shall see, Foul Brute!” Thor bursts forward, connecting with a flying hammer strike to the shoulder. Juggernaut responds with a wild right hook, which Thor handily avoids. The exchange continues like this for 30 seconds, with, Thor successfully landing a number of blows and the Juggernaut missing each of his. Finally, a massive uppercut with Mjolnir sends Juggernaut into the sky. Thor spins Might Mjolnir once more and immediately, dark clouds form over him. He summons forth a funnel cloud of unnatural strength, which lifts the already charging Juggernaut into the air, across the field, and onto a mountain. That should buy him some time, so that he can better gauge his foe's stre.... *CRUNCH* From above, Doomsday lands from a massive leap, landing on top of Thor and driving him into the ground. Intent on absolute destruction, Doomsday repeatedly stomps on the back of Thor's, quickly forming a large crater. Victorious, he lifts Thor's lifeless body of his head and flings him into the heart of Metropolis. Angle Rating: B- Result: Doomsday & Juggernaut defeated Thor Match Rating: B * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/DoctorStrange_alt02.jpg Staring at the book on Lee's desk, Dr. Strange nodded to himself. Something didn't feel quite right, but this must be the source of his visions. Without saying a word, Dr. Strange seemingly melts into the book and into world. Floating above the outskirts of Metropolis, he stares at the behemoth known as Doomsday. A physical confrontation will not do. He needs time, time to find a champion that can stop this madman. Yes. This will do. With a whisper and a twist of his hand, he opens up a mystic portal... ...Directly in-front of a charging Juggernaut. Startled by the portal, Juggernaut's momentum carries him through. On the other side, he slams face first into Doomsday, knocking the brute over. “Choopermad?” The creature turns around to see what hit him. Not Superman. Something inside pushes him forward. Must destroy. The Juggernaut stares at the figure that he collided with. Must be some chump DC'er. And then, the two monsters charge each other. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Doomsday_alt03.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Juggernaut.jpg Angle Rating: B- * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Wolverine_alt01.jpg Wolverine watches as the Juggernaut and Doomsday charge each other. They just wiped the floor with Thor. He needed to make his move carefully. ... *sniff, sniff* Quickly, Wolverine spins around... http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Deathstroke.jpg *Snikt* Deathstroke slams his blade into Wolverine's shoulder, causing a massive and normally fatal wound. Unfortunately, he lands directly on his foe's adamantium claws, which are now sticking out of his back, puncturing his sternum and causing a whole heaping load of internal bleeding. ... Why did he attack the Marvel? It wasn't even a paid contract... Result: Wolverine defeated Deathstroke Match Rating: C (don't click) * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/IronMan_alt03.jpg Stark stared at the screen for a moment, stunned by the beauty of the strange woman floating outside of his building. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/WonderWoman_alt03.jpg Then, he came to his senses and slipped on the face-plate of his armor. Clearly, she was intending to enter his building and he doubted that she was interested in a game of strip twister. The woman slowly moved about, almost as if she was exiting a flying airplane. Did she really have an invisible plane? Amazing... *CRUNCH* http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Bizarro.jpg A massive Superman look-a-like rushes into the screen and slams into the woman. The pair quickly exit the range of his camera system. Wow. That was weird. Angle Rating: B+ * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Bizarro.jpg vs.http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/WonderWoman_alt03.jpg Bizarro slammed Wonder Woman into the ground by her neck. Brainaic had invested a lot of energy into controlling this crazed Superman clone. He needed to test the limits of his control. Unfortunately for Wonder Woman, she just happened to be the first hero that “they” stumbled upon. As Brainaic urges him forward, forcing him to punt Wonder Woman in the ribs and into the air, he expresses his displeasure. “You attacking for sorry am I!” Urged forward, Bizarro runs directly into a full force forearm shot. Wonder Woman put everything she could into that, hoping that a direct shot with her bracers would disable Bizarro. Awkwardly, the blow drops Bizarro onto his butt. “Hurt of the butt, fall on the face.” She couldn't hold back. This twisted creature was as strong as Superman and frankly, she wasn't sure that she could physically stop him. A massive right cross connects with a slowly rising Bizarro, bouncing him down the street and squashing several parked cars in the process. Pushing forward, she rips a lamppost from the ground and slams it across his head. Then another forearm shot. And another. Bizarro was completely off guard. She had him! Brainiac was frustrated. Wonder Woman's attack was too fast and too furious for poor Bizarro's mind to comprehend. He had, somehow, lost complete control of his unwilling lackey. But why did he attack her? The last that Wonder Woman had heard, Superman had convinced Bizarro that the secret to happiness involved counting every spec of dust in the Mojave desert. Against her better judgment, she halts the attack, holding Bizarro up by his cape, while preparing a fist for his face. “Why did you attack me? Are you working for the Marvels?” Bizarro giggles. “Woman of silliness. Me attacked you, you attack didn't I! And que es un 'Marvel'?”. ... It took her a moment to grasp what Bizarro was saying. It was highly unlikely that he was lying. Meaning, someone else was behind his behavior. Wonder Woman could only think of one person that fit the bill. Result: Wonder Woman defeated Bizzaro Match Rating: C+ * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/IronMan_alt03.jpg Iron Man readied himself to jump outside. This was a good opportunity to bring in two DC'ers. “Give me the Kryptonite.” Iron Man turned around quickly. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Metallo_alt03.jpg A green energy burst emitted from Metallo's chest and slammed Iron Man into a nearby control panel and onto the floor. “The Kryptonite or your life.” How did this cyborg know about the Kryptonite already? Iron Man's computer had already acquired a firing solution. Stark held off making the attack. Metallo approached the fallen armored warrior. “I have no desire to see you dead, but I will have that Kryptonite.” Time to play possum. Iron Man remained on the floor. ”How did you hear about the Kryptonite?” So, the Marvel warrior had the Kryptonite. Excellent. “The source of my information is irrelevant. The only thing that you should concern yourself with is transferring the Kyrptonite to me.” ”You know, negotiations usually involve a bit of give and take.” Metallo stands over Iron Man. “Then this is the perfect negotiation. You give me the Kryptonite, or I take your life.” Hidden shoulder compartments spring into action, as Iron Man fires a mini-missile into Metallo's chest. The explosion is small, but potent, and it flings the cyborg across the room. Metallo was surprised by the assault. As his cybernetic legs push him to his feet, he is immediately dropped by a pair of repulsor blasts. The damage is negligible and Metallo sits up again. *Crunch* A massive metal boot slams into his chest, forcing his cybernetic body onto the ground. Iron Man stands above him. “Now then, I'll be asking the questions. Who sent you here and how did you know about the Kryptonite?” Metallo responds with a huge blast of green energy. The burst forces Iron Man off of his chest. The armored Marvel warrior was using his boots to float in the room, preventing him from colliding with any walls or ceilings. Metallo charges forward and leaps, tackling Iron Man out of the air. The metal warriors engage in a short melee, with Metallo seeming to get the better of the exchange. A huge hook to the helmet drops Iron Man to the ground. Metallo tries to push the attack, but is met by a massive blast from the repulsors located in Iron Man's boots. The physics of the situation are cartoonish, as the blast is normally powerful enough to produce flight for Iron Man. Consequently, Iron Man bounces along the ground and slams into a nearby wall. Metallo, on the other hand, is flung through a wall and outside of the building. The fall, being over 1000 feet in height, is nearly more than Metallo can withstand. His cybernetic body is broken. He crawls off, hoping to find his way back to Metropolis. Result: Iron Man defeated Metallo Match Rating: B- (lack of chemistry) * * * * * http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/Superman.jpg Superman watches a monitor in the Fortress of Solitude, his head covered in a wet towel. It appears as though Doomsday is being engaged by some massive red-armored Marvel warrior. Kal-El wonders if the red-armored Marvelite is capable of stopping Doomsday. He very much doubts it. Regardless, their encounter would free him up to stop the green beast. Superman stares at another monitor. The green beast is leaping miles at a time. It will hit Metropolis in a matter of minutes. If only he had more time to heal... But there is no more time. Superman drops the towel and darts into the air and zooms across the globe. After a few minutes, he drops from the sky and lands directly in-front of... http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/TheIncredibleHulk_alt04.jpg “Cape man? ... HULK HATE STUPID CAPE MAN!” Superman readied himself for combat. He knew that this was going to hurt. Angle Rating: A <hr> Overall Rating: B- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crayon Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Don't put yourself down for the card, it was still a great read! I love how Stan Lee has his own special castle, and his magical comic book type thing whatever it is. And the set up for Juggs vs Doomsday was pretty sweet as well, not to mention Bizarro and Wonder Woman. 2 members Horsemen found, 2 to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Orange Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 This plot has more twists than Texas in tornado season. So you have Apocalypse's mystery master, Apocalypse, Horseman Death (Alucard) and Horseman Pestilience (Martian Manhunter). We're missing Horseman War and Famine. I don't want to make any predictions, as it might ruin the thread creatively but I have an idea as to who War would be. EDIT: Just realised I forgot to mention what an amazing show it is was. Kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaken Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 another top notch show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actarus Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 It took me a couple of days to remember, but then it came back to me... http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/d_w_w/TheGrandAvatar.jpg Bradley, no? Where's Kyle Hyde when you need him? Incidentally, loving this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_w_w Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 <p><span style="font-size:8px;">As always, thanks for all of your comments and predictions. Show will be up later this week.</span></p><p> </p><p> <hr></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Preview of the Upcoming Issue of The Brave and the Bold</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Fake Ms. Marvel</strong> vs. <strong>Ms. Marvel</strong></p><p> -<em>Last issue, </em><em><strong>Carol Danvers</strong></em><em> suddenly appeared outside of the </em><em><strong>Dark Avenger's</strong></em><em> headquarters and confronted </em><em><strong>Karla Sofen</strong></em><em>. Clearly unhappy with </em><em><strong>Moonstone</strong></em><em> tarnishing her name, </em><em><strong>Ms. Ms. Marvel</strong></em><em> and the </em><em><strong>Fake Ms. Marvel</strong></em><em> seem set to face off this week!</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Venom</strong> vs. <strong>Zoom</strong> and <strong>Flash</strong></p><p> -<em>After narrowly escaping the </em><em><strong>Dark Avenger's</strong></em><em> headquarters </em><em><strong>The Flash</strong></em><em> finds himself once again working alongside his former nemesis </em><em><strong>Zoom</strong></em><em>, as the DC Speedsters are attacked by </em><em><strong>Venom</strong></em><em>!</em></p><p> </p><p> Also in this issue: <strong>Spider-Man</strong>, <strong>Elektra</strong>, <strong>The Joker</strong>, <strong>Alucard</strong>, and more!</p><p> </p><p> Quick Picks:</p><p> Fake Ms. Marvel vs. Ms. Marvel</p><p> Venom vs. Flash & Zoom</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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