Injustice Gang and the Deadly Nightshade

Injustice Gang and the Deadly Nightshade — page 3 — Billionaire Lex Luthor had arrived As he walked toward the building’s entrance the doors opened to accept him Mister Luthor said a man rushing forward to greet him Welcome to the Metropolis Federal Gold Reserve Bank To what do we owe the honor Business replied Lex interrupting the bank manager Always business Lex brushed past him walking toward the back of the bank Luthor’s driver followed along quietly The bank manager jogged to keep up Are are you here to open a new account asked the bank manager nervously Lex stopped He scowled at the manager In a manner of speaking Now show me to your vault ordered Lex Flanked by multiple guards the manager led Lex and his driver down a long hallway At the end of it stood a round steel door with a wheel All along the hallway video cameras peered down from the ceiling Motion sensors lined the floor The bank’s security system even included 24-hour satellite monitoring technology All in all the vault had enough security to protect the 100,000 gold bars it held in reserve How much do you wish to deposit asked the manager rubbing his hands together Them said Lex motioning behind him With a tip of his hat Lex’s driver stepped forward He raised his walking cane and waved his hand A black teleportation portal opened out of thin air Cheetah a feline criminal with spotted fur and sharp claws emerged from The Shade’s portal first She landed on all fours as a purple glow followed her out of the darkness That light cast by a crystal stone in her mask carried Star Sapphire She was an enemy of the Green Lantern Corps who took on any job if it meant she’d get rich Close behind Star Sapphire came Solomon Grundy and the Ultra-Humanite One was a soulless zombie whose torn clothing barely hid his huge pale frame The other was a mutated albino gorilla whose oversized forehead held a vast intellect

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Injustice Gang and the Deadly Nightshade — page 5 — Not to be left behind the last villain to emerge from the doorway was heard before being seen HA HA HA HA HA The Clown Prince of Crime’s laughter echoed down the hallway As the Joker stepped from the portal the infamous Injustice Gang was finally complete Drawing their guns the bank security guards immediately opened fire on the criminals PING PING PING The bullets simply bounced off a violet force field created by Star Sapphire Using the stone on her mask Star Sapphire fired an energy beam across the room and into a wall The shock waves from the blast knocked the guards unconscious She then destroyed the security cameras with a wide pulse beam The Joker danced with glee You sure know how to show a guy a good time he cackled Tee hee hee Quiet clown barked Lex The manager was the only bank employee still standing He quivered in fear as Lex approached him Star Sapphire hovered alongside the billionaire My crystal stone is powered by love in this particular case my love of money said Star Sapphire with a wicked smile Please don’t hurt me pleaded the bank manager Then open the vault demanded Lex My patience is wearing thin I can’t replied the manager It runs on a timer Once in lockdown it can’t be opened until the next business day Allow me said the Ultra-Humanite stepping up to the vault and studying it carefully He pressed his gorilla hand against the cold metal He’s right I’ve studied its inner workings The vault can’t be opened once the lockdown process has begun Let me at it said Cheetah Licking the back of her hand Cheetah brushed everyone aside to approach the vault door MRROWLLL She growled as she raked her razor sharp claws across the metal surface Sparks flew but her claws didn’t make a scratch It can’t be opened that way either said the Ultra-Humanite The door is made of 90 tons of compressed steel Cheetah can’t help you Lex

Injustice Gang and the Deadly Nightshade — page 6 — But he can said Lex pointing at the hulking zombie Grundy this one is yours Solomon Grundy rubbed his chin with a confused look Trying to decide what to do he placed his thick hands on the vault’s wheel But instead of spinning it he pulled The metal door peeled right off its hinges opening like an oversized sardine can Grundy open door mumbled Solomon Grundy with pride The bank manager’s shoulders slumped with despair The Joker slid up next to him and playfully pinched his cheek Thank you for playing the wheel of misfortune the Joker said offering his hand Put er there kiddo ZZZZRRRRKKK The instant the Joker shook the manager’s hand a trick buzzer shocked him The bank manager slumped unconscious to the ground Inside the massive vault stacks of gold bars stood as high as the ceiling The intense glow from the valuable metal made the Injustice Gang squint We’re gonna be rich said Star Sapphire Grab all of it said Lex leading the gang into the vault Don’t leave any behind How we take gold without sacks asked Grundy rubbing his chin I was able to transport you all in said The Shade waving his cane to open a smaller portal in midair He then picked up a bar of gold and dropped it into the black hole It instantly disappeared I’ll have no problem transporting all of this out That’s quite the disappearing act said the Joker shuffling a deck of cards Do you know card tricks too Enough yelled Lex Let’s clean out the vault before anyone else shows up Too late Lex said a stern voice behind them The Injustice Gang spun around Superman stood in the vault’s doorway blocking their exit Behind his billowing cape the rest of the Justice League approached Wonder Woman held her golden lasso at the ready as The Flash and the Green Lantern flanked her on either side Behind them strode Aquaman with his sharp trident and Cyborg with his cybernetic arm constructed into a pulse cannon Where’s the bat freak asked the Joker with a giggle Behind you a voice growled

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