The Comprehensive Evolution of American Comics.

Chapter 970 Superman and Superboy

An emergency news broadcast was playing on TV. The super volcano in Yellowstone National Park had just been activated by an evil robot. Fortunately, the efforts of the Young Justice League and the superheroes of the Justice League avoided a national crisis.

In response to this, not only leaders of various states, but even the current president stood up to praise the achievements of the superheroes. The Internet was also flooded with praise, and the reputation of the Justice League once again reached its peak.

Logically speaking, this is a good thing. Normally, at this time, the more arrogant guys in the Justice League would stand together and joke with each other, and make plans to go out for a drink after get off work.

But today is a little different from usual.

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In the conference room of the Watchtower, Superman turned off the display screen that was broadcasting the news.

"This isn't a victory." Superman's expression was serious, a trace of indelible sadness in his eyes. "While we were fast asleep in our beds, the children had already noticed the danger. If it weren't for them, two-thirds of the United States would have been covered in lava by now."

Superman never mentioned the Young Justice League's independent actions, and it was obvious that he didn't want everyone to focus on this matter.

"Superman is right," Aquaman agreed. "I feel like we've all been a little slacking off, and that's not a good sign."

"Putting your secret base in a national park?" Green Lantern Hal said in disbelief. "Who could have imagined this?"

"Maybe we should increase our patrols, maybe switch from two shifts to three?"

"It's a good idea, but superheroes are human too. We all need jobs to support our double lives. The funding approved by the United Nations isn't enough to support everyone."

"I think we should first check the bases of those super criminals we know about. Maybe there are things in there that we haven't discovered yet."

After all, the crisis had just happened, and the heroes of the Justice League were at a loss as to what to do with this event that started and ended suddenly. It was natural for them to want to change.

This can be considered as a way of mending the fence after the sheep have been lost.

"Tuk Tuk Tuk!"

The sound of a slight knock on the table stopped the argument in the conference room, and everyone turned their attention to the person who made the sound.

"This meeting isn't for discussing this." Batman still had that standard poker face, as if nothing that had just happened could shake him.

"This time, we're mainly discussing the reduction in the Young Justice League membership... the issue of someone dying."

The scene fell into silence, because many of them had little contact with the young heroes, so they didn't feel much about the death of the alien named Harpy.

Of course, there is still sadness, but at most they can only be regarded as unfamiliar colleagues, and it is really impossible to cultivate more feelings. This is not heartlessness, but just human nature.

The people who were most deeply touched at the scene were probably Aquaman and others who had a lot of contact with the Young Justice League because of their own assistants. They really regarded Harpy, the cloned alien, as their junior.

"Young Justice member codenamed Weapon O, also known as Happy, made indelible contributions in this operation. If he hadn't repaired Red Tornado and had him notify Superman, not to mention the lava disaster, Earth would have been plunged into a nuclear winter lasting over a decade."

"I think you all know what this means." Batman stood up. "Every living thing on Earth owes him a debt, and we owe him even more."

"The government wants to build a monument for him in Yellowstone Park, and I didn't say no, but that shouldn't be all we can do."

Superman clenched his fists, lowered his head and said sadly, "Let's take care of his body first. I can't think of where to bury him. Do you have any good ideas?" "Maybe we should ask his people for their opinions," Wonder Woman suggested. "I remember we placed those mutants on an island."

It was a good suggestion, but The Flash had an even better idea.

"Ask his teammates." The Flash leaned back in his chair. It was rare to see him so lifeless. "I remember he had a good relationship with Superboy. They had a lot of contact back when they were at Cadmus Institute."

This proposal was agreed upon by the vast majority of people, but it also brought up a problem: who should ask?

You have to know that unlike the adults with whom they have a shallow relationship, the children of the Young Justice League are real comrades-in-arms. They have been through many life and death missions together, and the relationship between them is definitely very strong.

You can imagine how the children feel at this time. If you ask a question that will touch a sensitive point at this time...

"I'll go." Superman stood up. "That kid... Superboy has some admiration for me. I think I should be able to do this job."

Everyone was a little surprised. You know, Superman used to be very resistant to contact with Superboy, otherwise he wouldn't have hidden from him for more than half a year.

Batman also looked at his best friend at this time. He had advised him privately, and then he saw how resistant the latter was to this matter.

"Alright then, I'll leave this matter to Superman," Batman agreed. "There's still some cleanup work to do. Parents of young heroes, please also pay attention to the mental health of your assistants when you return home."

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Aquaman, Flash and others raised their hands. They would do it even if Batman didn't say it.

"Then let's adjourn the meeting."

...

Outside the infirmary of the Watchtower, Connor had been sitting outside the infirmary door since the mission ended, as if he was waiting for someone.

Everyone from Young Justice is here too, but unlike Connor, they're not waiting for someone to come back to life, because that's impossible.

Megan was standing next to Connor. She looked at her boyfriend with heartache. She wanted to comfort him but she couldn't open her mouth at this moment.

Megan really didn't know what to say. She was afraid that she would say something wrong and make Connor even more sad.

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Suddenly Megan felt someone put his hand on her shoulder. She turned around and was surprised to find that it was Superman and her uncle Martian Manhunter.

"Leave it to me."

Superman's voice sounded in her mind. It was obvious that this was the credit of Martian Manhunter. After thinking for a while, Megan decided to believe the other party.

"Please." Megan's eyes were a little swollen, obviously she had just cried. "Harpy and Connor had a good relationship. Now that he's gone, I'm afraid Connor can't bear it."

"No, kid." Superman gave a reassuring smile. "I promise you."

(End of this chapter)