American Comics: Multiverse of Madness

274. Defeated Soldiers.

"These past two years, you've all been through so much."

Black Canary opened her mouth, but she didn't know how to comfort the others. In the end, she could only say something dry and awkward. Shaking her head lightly, Barbara forced herself to perk up, a bitter smile tugging at the corner of her lips.

"This is our responsibility, isn't it? We carry the hopes and grudges of those who are gone. Because of that, those of us who survived must keep moving forward."

"And now, what's the state of the world? How many survivors are left?" Alex raised his head and asked.

Hearing Alex's question, Barbara responded.

"Less than one in ten remain. In addition to the massive invasion by the Parademons, some countries even launched nuclear bombs. Now, there aren't many living beings left on Earth. It took us a long time to re-establish contact with others, but... the situation is bad."

Alex thought for a moment. He remembered that during the Apokolips War, some heroes and villains had survived on Earth. They were united by Superman's wife, Lois Lane, forming a resistance to fight against the Parademons.

Although their fighting strength wasn't on par with the real Justice League, their contribution was far greater than the League's.

It could be said that without these villains and second-tier heroes, Earth would have already fallen. There wouldn't even be any shelters left, and life on the planet would have been completely wiped out.

"Can we get in touch with the remaining resistance forces? If we want to fight Darkseid, we'll need to rally every available ally," Alex said seriously.

"Lois has gathered the Suicide Squad. They've taken over Blackgate Prison and teamed up with the guards and prisoners there. That's the main base of the resistance. However, the other heroes are scattered across the globe, and I can't pinpoint their locations."

Barbara didn't hold anything back, sharing all the information she had. She knew that if Alex and his group were really here to help, then she had to first show some trust and goodwill.

Alex listened quietly, not interrupting Barbara. Once she finished, he asked another question.

"What about Constantine and Superman? Do you know where they are?"

Several eyes turned sharply to Alex. Barbara stared at him, wide-eyed and surprised. Seeing his calm demeanor, she paused before speaking.

"I never mentioned Constantine or Superman."

"I know you didn't. Don't worry, Barbara, this isn't my first time in a new universe. I'm fairly familiar with what's happening across the multiverse," Alex explained, leaning forward, intertwining his fingers, and placing them on the table.

"The multiverse is a fascinating thing. In each reality, things happen differently than in others. Any decision can create a new parallel universe. That's one of the ways the multiverse comes into existence. But these universes are connected.

And that's why I'm here. As I said before, I'm here to help you. So, of course, I did my homework in advance. Although I don't know everything about this world, I do know who will play critical roles in this bleak future."

"You knew how things would unfold in our universe?" Kate couldn't help but ask.

"Not exactly. The multiverse is just a concept. Understanding it is no easy task. Before this, I hadn't actively interacted with other universes."

After pausing for a moment, Alex shrugged and added.

"Even your universe only came to my attention because it's entangled with another post-apocalyptic future universe."

Alex wasn't lying to them. He did indeed know the storyline of the Apokolips War from the Dark Justice League arc, but before arriving, he hadn't known the specifics of this universe.

In fact, Alex had never actively sought out these kinds of universes. Every universe he had visited before had been a matter of chance.

Black Canary hesitated for a moment before speaking to corroborate Alex's words. "Yes, Jason and I were hit by heat vision and ended up crossing into that world. It was entirely different from ours, filled only with despair."

"Was that world also invaded by aliens?" Kate asked curiously.

If that other universe was similar to their own, maybe they could find a solution or a way to deal with Darkseid and solve their current problems.

"No, Kate, it's hard to explain that world in just a few words. It's a long story, but right now, we need to focus on this world," Black Canary said, then turned her attention to Barbara. "So, do you have any information about Superman?"

After a brief moment of silence, Barbara nodded.

"Superman's situation is terrible. Liquid Kryptonite has been injected into his body, and due to Apokolips' advanced technology, we haven't been able to separate it from his system. Right now, Clark is just an ordinary human."

"How could this happen..." Kara clenched her fists, her eyes filled with barely concealed fury.

As a fellow Kryptonian, Kara had also experienced Kryptonite radiation before, and she could empathize with the discomfort. The thought of having liquid Kryptonite injected into her body sounded agonizing.

Kara had already believed her own experiences were bad enough, but now she found it hard to imagine what her cousin had gone through.

Alex gently grasped Kara's fist, offering her a bit of comfort. Then, turning to Barbara, he continued asking, "Do you know where he is now? Can you contact him?"

Glancing at Kara, Barbara paused for a moment before replying.

"I'm not sure. He usually only communicates directly with Lois. And from what I've heard, he and Raven are traveling the world, searching for the remaining heroes. If you want to find Superman, I'd have to talk to Lois first."

At that moment, Kate spoke up. "Can I ask why you're looking for Superman?"

"Why?" Alex tilted his head slightly and replied calmly.

"Perhaps I have a way to remove the liquid Kryptonite from his body. Also, he's the main figure leading the Justice League's actions. I need to talk to him about some intel on Apokolips."

Hearing Alex's answer, Kate nodded thoughtfully.

She had previously tried to ask Lois about Superman, hoping she could get some insight into what had happened to the Justice League on Apokolips, why they suffered such a devastating defeat, and what had become of the other members.

But Superman had remained silent on the subject. He never provided any detailed descriptions of what they experienced on Apokolips, only expressing deep sorrow over their failure and the fact that the members of the Justice League had sacrificed themselves.

Everyone knew that this operation had been Superman's plan. Many people had opposed the plan, which seemed reckless and lacked any backup strategies. Yet, Superman had insisted, and in the end, even Batman and Wonder Woman had agreed.

Because of this, the remaining heroes and villains had all blamed Superman for the disaster, including Barbara and Kate. If it hadn't been for Lois mediating between them, their relationship with Superman would have already been completely severed.

Even so, they hadn't made any effort to reach out to Lois for a long time, nor had they inquired about Superman's situation.

It wasn't just them. Shazam, Superboy, and others who had survived had also cut ties with Superman. Aside from Raven and Lois, no one had any kind words for Superman, nor would they even mention his name. The only reason Barbara and Kate were discussing Superman so calmly was out of respect for Kara.

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