Superman\Batman: Apocalypse Page #2

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What's his problem anyway?

He just wants you

to take things a little slower.

Adapting to a new culture,

any culture, can be difficult.

Is that why you wear those eyeglasses,

as a way of adapting...

...even though you can see better

than anyone?

It's a way for those of us who are heroes

to have lives without the cape.

It's important to keep

our identities a secret.

That's why Mr. Friendly never takes off

his lead-lined cowl.

You noticed the lead. I didn't know

your x-ray vision had kicked in.

You didn't ask.

Oh, my.

This is how they see you.

Bigger than life.

You're their champion.

These powers.

- Do you ever regret having them?

- No.

Not even a little?

Can I tell you something?

You can tell me anything.

They terrify me.

I mean, the responsibility.

I don't wanna be anybody's champion.

- No offence.

- None taken.

- What is it?

- Stay close.

- Guess it was... Uh!

- Kal.

Help me. Someone, anyone.

Kara.

We were told you would try

to stop us, but we're taking the girl.

She's not going anywhere.

It may not seem like it now...

...but this is for your own good.

You.

I'm sorry, but it has to be this way.

She's right.

I don't understand.

Look around.

What if this had been the middle of the day?

The park crowded with people, children.

She needs more specialized training.

I'm taking her with me.

And what if I say no?

There's another reason she can't stay.

I'll explain later.

For now, I'm asking you to trust me.

Kal, you're not gonna let her

take me away, are you?

I'll work at controlling my powers.

I promise.

Kal.

Kal.

Lyla, hurry.

Kara is going up against Artemis.

Be right there.

Ready when you are, Artemis.

Ready.

Go.

What's the point of this?

Kara could level the entire island.

Having power and knowing how to use it

aren't the same thing.

You of all people should know that.

She's getting on my nerves.

I heard that too.

Now, little one, prepare... Uh!

Don't touch her.

Kal, it's a training exercise.

She wasn't going to hurt me.

Is there a problem?

You asked me to keep an open mind?

Well, I've kept an open mind.

But Kara belongs in Metropolis with me.

We agreed this was in her best interest.

Wait a minute, don't I have a say?

- No.

- No.

I'm sorry, of course you do.

But you've been hidden away

on Paradise Island for two months now.

You don't know

what the rest of the world has to offer.

Who else is suited to decide

what's right for you?

How about me?

You let them bring me here...

...and now because you have a problem

with it, you want me to return?

I'm tired of being jerked around,

treated like a child.

From now on,

I'll decide what's best for me.

Come on, Lyla.

Let's go before someone tries

sending me to bed without dinner.

Don't ever do that again.

You looked like you were ready

to snap Artemis' neck.

Harbinger's visions show Kara in danger.

How do you expect me to react

with a sword to her throat?

I expect you to be rational.

- Bruce.

- No.

Ever since this girl came into our lives,

you've let your guard down.

Even exposed your secret identity

despite common sense.

Unlike you, Bruce,

I don't look for the bad in everyone.

You may think I'm naive...

...but my every instinct tells me

this girl is my cousin.

She's done nothing to show me otherwise

and she'll be safe with me.

Clark, the visions are getting worse.

I know Kal is only trying

to protect me, but he's making me crazy.

And everyone pretending to know

what's best for me. Agh!

I thought I knew what I wanted,

but now...

...I feel more lost than ever.

Kara, when I first came here,

I was confused too.

Able to see into the past, the future...

...yet not having a clue

what to do with my own life.

A harbinger for everyone but myself.

Diana took me in without hesitation.

If you need someone to turn to,

you can trust her.

You've all made me feel so welcome.

Especially you, Lyla.

I feel like you're the only friend

I have right now.

- Kara.

- What is it?

Nothing. I'm just glad we're friends.

Hey, how about a swim?

I could use a little cooling off.

Maybe we should get back.

Kal will be worried about you.

Come on, one little swim.

You're not afraid of the water, are you?

Are you telling me

these visions are about to become a reality?

- Lyla believes so.

- But she hasn't given us a lot to go on.

Which is why it's just as well

we keep Kara in the dark.

So we just keep waiting?

This is the safest place for her, Clark.

I've had my army standing by.

I can call them up anytime.

Now might be good.

Doomsday.

Protect Kara, I'll handle this.

Wait, the tube.

It isn't closing.

Darkseid. He's replicated the monster.

Then we draw a line in the sand

and hold them here.

Batman.

Well?

Did you come here to sightsee or fight?

Amazons, attack.

There's no blood.

Something's not right.

Wait a minute.

Diana, pull your army back.

- What?

- Do it.

Amazons, fall back.

This ends now.

I had no choice.

They weren't truly alive.

No blood, no minds.

You did what you had to do.

Where's Batman?

The Doomsday attack was a diversion.

A second tube opened here.

There were four, maybe five.

She didn't go down without a fight.

Kara.

Lyla.

She died trying to protect Kara.

I swear that her death will be avenged.

I'm going to Apocalypse.

That's exactly what Darkseid wants.

Then I won't disappoint him.

You mean we won't disappoint him.

Let me go, you witch. Let me...

Shut up.

See?

Granny has your room all ready.

Don't worry, baby girl,

you won't be alone for long.

Enjoy the accommodations.

You may feel powerless now...

...but soon you will watch the fear

in men's eyes.

As captain of my Furies your fame

will spread throughout the universe.

You will see the fiercest warriors

flee your presence.

Armies brought to their knees.

Entire nations crumble

at the mere mention of your name.

You will know power

you would've never known on Earth.

Never again will you be lost.

From now on you will be at my side.

Forever mine, forever Darkseid's.

Over here, come on. Over here, I'm open.

When I said drop in anytime,

this isn't quite what I pictured.

Hello, Barda.

Diana. You didn't leave, like,

an invisible plane in the driveway, right?

We need to talk.

Can I get dressed first?

You were captain of Darkseid's honour guard.

I defected.

Was it easy? No.

But for the first time, I'm free.

And this...

This nice, quiet, boring little life...

...it's all mine.

We need your help, Barda.

Darkseid has kidnapped my cousin, Kara.

Then she is lost to you.

I'm sorry.

Barda, you can't just...

Listen to me, it's too late.

Darkseid will control her mind.

Mould her into a killing machine.

Exploit her weaknesses.

Just like he did me.

Barda.

We know you were made

to do terrible things.

No one blames you.

Now he's got Kara, my cousin.

We're going to Apocalypse.

We need your help to get there.

You have no idea what you're up against.

All we ask

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