In Cannes, citizens run out into the street to stare at the sky-- and then back into their homes, to turn on televisions or radios or check the news for any mention of an eclipse. For out of all explanations for the fact that night has fallen-- early, swiftly, and utterly-- that of a natural event is by far the least worrying.

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Something very strange is happening in the dimension of Mount Olympus. If it can be called a dimension. It's difficult to describe really. One day it might be an interplanar realm, another it might be a country. One night it could be an island in an impossibly large sea, while another time it could be a kingdom in the clouds.

Either way, ( Read more... )

Across planet Earth on every major television network, every radio and every live stream using satellites to broadcast, the head and shoulders of the Cyborg Superman appears. Using his mastery over technopathy he broadcasts his message ( Read more... )

"It must be done."  One would think.  Almost as if he's trying to convince himself.   The observer sees madness and the end of a city.   Chaos happening during the Fawcett City Bullets home game has shown him the way.

"I will be forgiven for this.  I will rebuild from the ashes.  The land after this will be rich.  Fertile.  Ready to receive my ( Read more... )

Hank Henshaw was a noble soul, once upon a time. A friendly, loving, kind and devoted man, with principles and steadfast morals ( Read more... )

The Cyborg arrives at his destination, the hidden laboratory several miles away from the edge of Interstate 70 in Utah, marked Epsilon by its owner. Touching down on the sandy ground, he takes a quick scan of the surrounding area before pushing his hand into the DNA-reader that prevents access to all but the chosen few. There's nobody around this ( Read more... )

Why could Sinestro master the elemental force of fear? Compared to the true horrors of the fifty two layered universes, what exactly is frightening about a pink fascist in yellow tights ( Read more... )

The cruise ship is about a mile and a half out to sea. Not very far, all things considered, but far enough to allot some privacy ( Read more... )

Noah is the first of the group to arrive - taking the time to set up a laptop at the large meeting table. They are gathering to discuss the recent conflict with Dr. Sivana's so-called Monster Society - their first meeting as a group since the invitations went out to the new members ( Read more... )

Arms folded, Black Adam hovers before a great window, offering him a spectacular view of Shiruta, and the surrounding Kahndaqi countryside. His efforts to modernize Kahndaq's infrastructure have been proceeding well enough - his primary partner in the effort, Talia, has been focusing her attention elsewhere, forcing Adam to take a slower pace. For ( Read more... )