American comics: Starting with Luke the Maker

Bruce Wayne's manor.

Underground base.

"Is there still no news from that side?" The Justice League, reunited, found Diana Prince pacing the floor with unease. Ever since Bruce Wayne had planned some grand scheme, a sense of anxiety had been growing in her heart, and recently, that anxiety had clearly come true.

"They won't be that fast." Aquaman Arthur Curry crossed his arms, leaning back against the chair behind him, answering Wonder Woman Diana with a relatively calm tone.

"The data dimension is already closed. Obviously, the mastermind Darkseid, mentioned by Steppenwolf, did something. I don't think it could be any worse. We've all been into the data dimension, and we all know what a magical and powerful place it is. If it falls into Darkseid's hands, it will probably make him even stronger." Lex Luthor said with some dissatisfaction. As a smart man, he valued the data dimension highly. The functions of the data dimension were even more important to him than any artifact or power. He needed it, and all the scientists and intelligent people on this planet needed it!

As a humanist, Luthor's consistent idea was that anything that could lead to the rapid rise of human civilization must be obtained. But now, the data dimension was closed. This was equivalent to cutting off the evolution of human civilization and the future he had planned.

"We drove away the invaders, didn't we? Although he was powerful, we still drove him away. Why are you all so serious?" Barry Allen raised his hand high, trying to make his voice sound cheerful, to relieve the pressure on the solemn faces.

"You're right, we drove away the invader, Steppenwolf. We won that war. But we all understand that Steppenwolf was never the real enemy we had to face. The one we have to face is the person behind Steppenwolf, the ruler of Apokolips, the one who conquered many worlds and planets, the mysterious and incredibly powerful Darkseid.

Steppenwolf already made us feel immense pressure, so what about Darkseid, who is hiding behind the scenes? Will his strength make us feel despair? Just like Thanos back then." Martian Manhunter J'onn J'onzz shook his head with a wry smile, even mentioning at the end that name that, even after so long, was still deeply etched in their minds, the one that made them feel fear.

Unsurprisingly, the name triggered a stress reaction in many people in the conference room. Everyone couldn't help but recall being repeatedly ravaged and beaten by Thanos, bringing them despair again and again after repeated hopes.

If he hadn't achieved his goal and lost interest, they wouldn't have survived to this day. Thanos was arguably the most powerful enemy they had ever encountered!

Pure power.

No matter what signs of a comeback appeared, he could use his strength to forcibly erase that possibility.

"Alright, alright, we've faced Thanos, so what else can't we face now? It's just a Darkseid who hasn't shown his face yet." Superman Clark Kent forced a smile, encouraging them.

Clark's words eased the expressions of the others. Yes, they had faced Thanos, so what else could happen? At worst, it would just be a repeat of the Thanos event. Although Darkseid, who had conquered countless worlds, was powerful, perhaps it was just Steppenwolf's exaggeration?

"Besides, don't we have allies? I don't believe they'll be indifferent to the invasion and closure of the data dimension. Unless they're willing to give up everything they've gained from us. Although it's a bit self-deprecating, the people of Luke's camp are quite reliable when they're allies instead of enemies. Maybe we'll see their reinforcements soon. Let's think positively, maybe we'll even see the Captain again after a long time?" Green Lantern Hal Jordan rubbed his hands and smiled.

Many Justice League members laughed along, but there were still a few who remained unchanged from beginning to end, calm and solemn. So the faces of those who had been echoing with laughter returned to their earlier seriousness and solemnity.

"It's my fault." Batman Bruce Wayne spoke for the first time in the quiet, almost suffocating environment, "I shouldn't have sought out that power and activated it, thereby attracting Darkseid's attention and Steppenwolf's invasion."

"This isn't your fault, is it? I mean, your intention was good, wanting to use that power to protect humanity and prevent a repeat of the Thanos event. No one knew this would happen." Barry Allen said anxiously, comforting Bruce Wayne, whose face showed no expression. He really thought so. As he spoke, Barry looked at his seated or standing partners, seeking their support, wanting to get their approval.

"Don't worry, Barry, we don't mean to blame Bruce. Or rather, blaming him now would only divide our team and wouldn't help. Blame won't make the situation better. Especially since things have already happened, we all understand that we need to help each other and face it together. Just like we faced Thanos back then." Diana stepped forward, patted Barry's shoulder, who had stood up excitedly, and pressed him back into his seat, smiling forgivingly, calming Barry's rising emotions.

"Diana is right, it's pointless to admit mistakes and blame now, these can be discussed after the problem is solved. What we should be considering now is how to deal with Darkseid.

From the intelligence analyzed from Steppenwolf's words, they belong to a powerful civilization and race, calling themselves gods. They possess immense power and powerful military technology. This tells us that this enemy is not fighting alone. We need to consider not only Darkseid, but also his generals and army.

If they still have generals like Steppenwolf, and the soldiers brought by Steppenwolf are of the same quality, I can only say that the situation we face will be dire. We may even have to let our own people join us on the battlefield.

We need more powerful weapons, Lex. Targeted weapons." Superman took over Diana's words, his gaze finally sweeping over Lex Luthor, pausing before continuing: "Bring out that enthusiasm you have for targeting me."

"I will." Lex Luthor, called out by Superman Clark, snorted, not saying much. He wasn't embarrassed at all, he wasn't the only one in the room studying Superman's weaknesses. As far as he knew, Bruce Wayne, who caused all of this, had been studying how to restrain Superman and everyone else.

If the other party's laboratory tech vault was stolen, then everyone in the room, without exception, wouldn't be completely wiped out, but those who could hold out to the end might be worse off. Compared to him, Bruce was a truly dangerous figure. Even if he was executing his steadfast justice in the dark.

If possible, Lex would definitely want to stay as far away as possible from a teammate like Bruce, and even if he couldn't avoid it, he would try to reveal as little information and as few cards as possible, but just as he had a smart, inventive brain, Bruce also had an intelligence-gathering talent that was frustrating.

Those who have suffered losses never suffer a second time.

Perhaps the most representative of that restraint weapon list was the dormant Thanos. Although Lex couldn't imagine how to kill Thanos, he believed that Bruce had prepared a lot of surprises for Thanos, who might never wake up. Even Luke, who was standing behind Thanos, was being collected and prepared for by Bruce. This disaster was triggered by an important piece of intelligence he had collected. Lex believed that what Bruce had prepared this time was for Luke, but in the early stages it attracted the attention of Darkseid.

"I have a way to solve it. Give me some time." Unsurprisingly, Bruce gave a definite answer. His personality and character also made his words highly credible. So for a time, everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief.

"The threat of an approaching army can be temporarily removed. Then what remains are the generals like Steppenwolf, and Darkseid." J'onn J'onzz sighed, "If we had a Thanos, our pressure might be reduced a lot. Although we drove away Steppenwolf, we also lost the Anti-Life Equation. This power falling into Darkseid's hands is a fatal threat to all life and civilization. This trouble is no less than the Thanos event."

"Paradise Island has records of this power, and after the incident, I went back to look through the classics and asked an elder in my clan. The Anti-Life Equation has the powerful ability to forcibly control others, influence their minds, and make them submit to the user. Its origin is unverified, and it is said to be an antimatter universe that is completely opposite to the universe, but it cannot be determined. If we are to face Darkseid, we must face the threat of the Anti-Life Equation." Diana said decisively: "We need to prepare a large amount of high-purity Quiet Blue crystals. Although I don't know if the power of Quiet Blue can restrain the Anti-Life Equation and make it invalid, it is the best choice we have in our hands. Perhaps when the reinforcements arrive in time, we can get other help. Bruce?"

"I will create a sufficient quantity of high-purity Quiet Blue crystals. But it needs to be explained that although Lex and I have improved the preparation and purification methods, there is still a difference in purity compared to the Quiet Blue crystals produced by Luke." Bruce nodded, his eyes meeting those of Lex who was sweeping over, before speaking.

"Do your best." Diana paused before continuing: "In addition, Darkseid also possesses the power of the Omega Effect, the danger of which, in my opinion, is no less than the Anti-Life Equation. It can erase all targets that Darkseid sets his sights on. No matter how powerful you are, no matter how fast you can run, even if you hide in the cracks of time, it can follow you like a shadow. This is a power that is guaranteed to hit its target once used. And the target that is hit will be directly erased."

As Diana spoke, her gaze swept over Superman, Barry, Martian Manhunter, and others one by one. Those who were swept by her gaze felt a chill in their hearts, understanding that Diana was reminding them.

"This power is too OP, isn't it?" Barry said with some despair, "As long as you're seen, you'll be hit, and if you're hit, you'll likely die. Doesn't that mean we can't even get in front of him, and we'll die under his gaze? I think he's even more powerful and troublesome than Thanos?"

"There is no absolutely invincible power, there must be some kind of loophole. The power of the White Lantern ring might be used to deal with this situation." Bruce said calmly.

"Ah, are you guys here?"

A violent energy level swept through space, and several figures fell from the sky, landing in a portal that opened in the void, appearing directly in Bruce's Batcave. The one speaking was a girl with long pigtails and a somewhat baby-faced appearance. Beside her was a burly muscular man carrying a gorgeous hammer, and a thin man wearing a hollow sphere on his chest.