DC Heroes in Marvel

Based on Batman's expression and Jameson's relentless pressure, the New York Police Department (NYPD) quickly issued another statement, announcing that they had apprehended the mastermind behind Wayne Enterprises' bombing.

Additionally, under Jonah Jameson's direction, Wayne Enterprises' Legal Department sent out a strongly worded legal notice, targeting the most vocal critics spreading falsehoods online. This move began to turn the tide of public opinion.

However, the general public's attention was divided. While some focused on the Wayne bombing, others were captivated by another shocking event trending across major online forums and news outlets—a brutal clash on the streets of Manhattan between "cyborg" and a dangerous criminal.

The incident occurred during rush hour, drawing a large crowd of onlookers. 

Hundreds of witnesses watched as cyborg mercilessly subdued the criminal, pinning him to the ground and, in a shocking turn, severing the criminal's limbs to prevent an escape.

What made the encounter even more extraordinary were the criminal's abilities. Displaying powers beyond human limits, the individual seemed to emit intense heat, akin to molten lava. 

The surrounding air shimmered with distortion, and the extreme temperature melted nearby objects.

Footage of the incident was uploaded online, showing the criminal—later identified as Aldrich Killian—breaking free of restraints, melting bricks around him, and engaging cyborg in combat.

On one hand, the public marveled at cyborg's incredible strength. On the other, they were deeply intrigued by the revelation that Killian was linked to the Wayne Enterprises bombing.

Netizens quickly got to work, using facial recognition from the footage to uncover Killian's identity. He was revealed to be the head of AIM, a relatively unknown company specializing in human body regeneration and advanced biological technology.

Speculation ran rampant. Many pieced together a narrative, suggesting that Killian orchestrated the bombing to steal Wayne Enterprises' cutting-edge technology—possibly even Batman's advanced limb regeneration tech. 

Ironically, while their theories were speculative, netizens had unknowingly stumbled upon the truth.

The following day, The Daily bugle added fuel to the fire. Their investigative report portrayed Killian as a major criminal figure in the underground world, with grand ambitions and a dangerous following. 

The article alleged that Killian had recruited wanted criminals and brainwashed disabled veterans to serve his schemes, making him a significant threat to society.

Armed with this information, netizens continued their investigations, even outpacing the NYPD at times. They uncovered details about AIM's shady dealings and connections, including ties to Dr. Maya Hansen.

Law enforcement swiftly moved against those associated with AIM. However, during the raids, they faced fierce resistance from Killian's Extremis-enhanced operatives—individuals who had undergone experimental procedures granting them superhuman abilities.

At this critical juncture, the task force was reinforced by an unexpected team—the four ninja turtles. Thrilled to join the fray, they helped the police overcome the enhanced operatives, severing their limbs and ensuring their capture. 

Their assistance proved instrumental in bringing AIM's criminal network to its knees.

As for the operatives who fought desperately, they all self-destructed due to the side effects of the Extremis Virus.

The next evening, during off-work hours, the New York Police Department received unwelcome visitors.

"Captain Stacy, we meet again," Coulson said with a slight smile.

George Stacy frowned at the man with a receding hairline standing before him, a bad feeling gnawing at his gut.

Sure enough.

"Please hand over Killian and his accomplice, Maya Hansen, to us," Coulson stated. "S.H.I.E.L.D. has far more experience handling extraordinary incidents than the NYPD."

"I haven't received any orders," George replied flatly.

Crunch!

The door to the office suddenly burst open as one of George's officers hurried in.

"Captain, the mayor's on the line!"

George's face darkened.

He could defy the mayor if he truly wanted to—though the mayor held more power than he did, George knew that this call wasn't just coming from City Hall. The mayor was merely the messenger.

"I hope S.H.I.E.L.D. won't have to retrieve suspects from the police station next time," George said coldly, ignoring the phone. 

He fixed Coulson with a glare. "Perhaps if S.H.I.E.L.D. showed up before the Justice League resolved these crises, we'd all be better off."

"I hope so too," Coulson replied with a helpless smile.

More than ten days passed, and the situation gradually calmed.

News about the incidents continued to flood the media, but with Jonah Jameson's influence, Wayne Enterprises swiftly recovered. 

The company relocated, reopened, and resumed operations with a more robust online appointment system under Jameson's careful planning.

The response was overwhelming. Orders exploded almost instantly.

The aftermath of the AIM fiasco only solidified public trust in Wayne's body regeneration technology. 

People began to view it as reliable—so reliable, in fact, that Killian had resorted to terrorism to eliminate it as a competitor.

Even Jameson hadn't anticipated this outcome. Wayne Enterprises was thriving.

Meanwhile, the DC company where Anton worked also found itself riding a wave of success. Their latest film, The Dark Knight, was receiving widespread acclaim. 

Within just two weeks, the global box office had surpassed $800 million, and projections suggested it could easily reach $1.3 billion.

When factoring in merchandise, DC comics, animated adaptations, and other content fueled by the movie's success, the profits were staggering.

Anton observed the results through his system panel, which gave him an intuitive sense of his progress. The success of The Dark Knight had boosted the fan base of DC's announced superheroes by nearly 20%.

What surprised him even more was that Superman's fan count had now surpassed the 35 million mark.

"What movie should I make next?" Anton muttered, rubbing his chin as he began brainstorming.

He opened the system panel and reviewed the superheroes he had yet to unlock: Superman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Constantine, Shazam, Atom, and more.

After some thought, he categorized them.

Superman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Atom fell into the more "traditional" superhero category, while Constantine and Shazam leaned toward the magical side.

As things stood, Anton considered magic-based heroes less viable for the current market, so Constantine and Shazam were out.

Atom, while cheaper, conflicted with cyborg's narrative, so he was eliminated as well.

Superman was too expensive, leaving Anton no choice but to postpone him for the foreseeable future.

That left four options: Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman.

Aquaman required 50 million fans.

The Flash required 50 million fans.

Green Lantern required 40 million fans.

Wonder Woman required 30 million fans.

Anton deliberated for a moment before sighing. "Damn it... is Wonder Woman really my only option for the next movie?"

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