American comics: Starting with replicating Superman's talent

Chapter 206 The Awkward Batman

"I'd really like to know, to paraphrase an Eastern sage: what are you up to?"

At Luther Corporation, Gino twirled his pen, staring at Clark, who seemed hesitant to speak: "What are you trying to say?"

The young man's face was flushed, and he looked like he wanted to say something but couldn't, just like Bart's expression earlier.

Shortly after Bart left, Clark also suddenly appeared in his office.

Obviously, the security guards downstairs couldn't stop Paris, who has the speed of the Flash, and Clark, who has super speed.

Gino couldn't help but think that maybe he could train Bizarro and have that guy guard the gate?

"Uh, I see, Gino." Clark chuckled and pulled the chair he was sitting on closer to his old friend.

"As you know, since our identities were exposed, the town has been turned upside down. I can't even go to school now, otherwise someone will definitely have a heart attack from fear and be hospitalized."

Clark sighed, "Staying at home is so boring. I feel like I'm wasting my life, so I want to find something to do."

"So?" Gino tilted his head and stared at Clark.

Clark's true colors were revealed:

"I'd like to ask about the Justice League..."

"Wait, stop!" Before Clark could finish speaking, Gino raised his hands in a gesture of surrender: "My suggestion is that maybe you should talk to Martha and Jonathan."

Unlike his carefree self, Clark's kind adoptive parents were quite strict with him.

If they find out that Clark joined the Justice League without permission, it could be another lot of trouble.

"I know, I've talked to them." Clark smiled and picked up a model from Gino's table, fiddling with it.

"To be honest, even I didn't expect their attitude to be supportive of me joining the Justice League and becoming a hero."

Clark poked at the joint of the model, but it seemed he used too much force, and the model collapsed with a crash, scattering model fragments all over the table.

Clark looked a little embarrassed. As he tried to pick up the pieces of the puzzle on the table, he said, "Perhaps it was the shadow cast by General Zod's visit to Earth that made them realize that this world is not a good place and is also dangerous. The public needs superheroes."

"And then, you decided you wanted to join the Justice League," Gino added to what Clark hadn't finished saying.

"That's right." Clark reassembled the model, letting out a sigh of relief and puffing out his chest. "To be honest, I really wish I could be a hero."

"Helping people and those in need makes me feel valued, and I can contribute my strength to the world."

Yes, Clark's statement perfectly matches his public image, as always, upright and righteous.

"Well, if we're talking about strength, your strength is impeccable." Gino smiled, looking at Clark, who had become tense again because of a single sentence: "But there's a problem."

"It's an unwritten rule in all universes that whether it's a superhero or a supervillain, they all have a title before they make their debut."

"Like that guy in Gotham City who likes to run around in a bodysuit, proclaiming himself the Avenger and calling himself Batman?" Clark immediately thought of that man, after all, he had robbed the man's bank and even fought with him in the town.

"That's right." Gino sighed, a few famous code names of the United States flashing through his mind.

"Butcher."

"Cosmic Tyrant"

"Death knell".

Batman.

"The Punisher".

Green Arrow.

Spider-Man.

These heroes or villains have countless titles.

"So, what title comes to mind?"

Clark frowned slightly as he listened to Gino's question.

To be honest, the idea of ​​a codename made him hesitate. A few names that he thought were good flashed through his mind. Clark tentatively asked, "How about Laserman?"

"Laser Man?" Gino looked like he'd seen a ghost.

"Yes, being able to emit aurora from the eyes is very apt."

Upon hearing Clark's description, Gino couldn't help but laugh: "Besides me, if someone could shoot heat vision from their eyes someday, wouldn't there be two Laser Men?"

The suggestion was rejected by Gino, but Clark also felt that what Gino said made sense. After thinking for a moment, he said again, "Then, Flying Man?"

"Iron Man? Because I'm invulnerable to bullets and blades, as hard as steel?"

Listening to Clark's wildly imaginative description, Gino felt as if his head had been multiplied several times.

Helpless, Gino raised his hand to stop Clark and sighed, "Fine, I'll help you with a name. Use the 'S' symbol from your El family to represent hope; your debut codename will be Superman!"

"Superman?" Clark savored the word, growing more and more fond of it with each repetition.

"That's right, Superman, the one who transcends, it has a beautiful meaning!" Clark couldn't help but smile.

"Then, starting today, I am Superman!" Clark slowly stood up, straightened his back, and let the morning sun shine on him. At this moment, he was extremely proud.

……

"Bang!"

Ling Lie's fist, which had been holding back its force, struck the black mask, the immense force causing the shadowy figure to lose its balance and fall to the ground.

Batman let out a muffled groan and collapsed onto the muddy, sewy street.

Just now, after a struggle with a criminal, the woman he had seen in a photo not long ago contacted him.

Batman was not surprised by this; the photo that was sent out was also a test.

"I'll say it, you answer it."

Diana shook her head, and the Lasso of Truth instantly bound Batman's shoulders.

"What is your purpose?"

Batman remained expressionless. He had no intention of answering Diana's question and was prepared to be tortured. The moment he was tied up, he called Alfred, the butler, who would soon remotely control the Batplane to come to his aid.

However, a strange energy from the Lasso of Truth flowed into Batman's internal organs like water, then rushed straight to his brain.

Unable to control himself, Batman gritted his teeth and said, "Test."

Diana tilted her head: "Testing what?"

"Testing, um," Batman tried to shut up, but the power of the Lasso of Truth made him almost speak through clenched teeth: "Testing your relationship with Gino Luthor through photos, so that I can use you as an intermediary to test Gino Luthor, and ensure that I can join the Justice League and monitor Gino Luthor."

Like beans spilling from a bamboo tube, Batman spoke more and more fluently, revealing his entire plan.

As her words rose and fell, Diana's expression grew increasingly strange.

Memories of the past began to flood her mind, and Diana was filled with admiration for Gino’s foresight. She finally understood that Gino’s words of advice to her 83 years ago were true.

"If you see Batman, stay away from him."

(End of this chapter)