Betterman
New York: Late-1980s "Lauren, where's my coffee?"
"Coming right up Mr. Lee." Stan nods, and glances over at Lauren, his secretary. The young, blonde blushes and drops her books. It is an honor to work for Stan, but for him to look at her? Insanity. Stan "The Man" Lee is at the top of the world. Marvel is dominating in sales, and their main competitor DC, has just filed for bankruptcy. In fact, Marvel was just about to begin purchasing DC characters and intergrating them into Marvel. "Mr. Lee, there's someone here to see you." his mechanical android announced. It had been a gift, one of many, from the US Government, as a method to keep Stan from taking over the country. So far, it seemed to be working, but in reality, Stan was just not interested in taking over the country. "Send him in.", Stan replied. A few minutes later, and an emerald clad man walked in. "Who are you?", Stan asked. "My name is Hal Jordan. I'm a Green Lantern.", Hal replied. He looked around nervously, avoiding eye contact. "Hmmm... And what is it you want?", Stan asked. He was a man of action, but he was also a man of words. However, he did not like to waste time. "I was hoping I could get a comic book deal.", Hal answered. He then spent the next three days trying to convince Stan to give him a shot. Stan was stiff at first, explaining that only four DC characters would get a comic book. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman having been chosen already. However, on the second day Hal began to get through. He explained his powers and abilities. His origins and his foes. After another two days, Stan agreed to give him the slot. Hal rejoiced, then collapsed from a lack of food & water. Stan, being able to survive weeks without such goods, prepared to leave. That's when they came in. Women For Detective Comics. The WDC. Power Girl, Huntress, Zatanna, Batgirl, and several other superheroines. All were armed with deadly training, experience, and skimpy outfits. To say the least, Stan jumped at the chance to give them a comic book. However, just as the final details were being wrapped up, such as the right artists and a limit on the amount of fan-service they'd have to do, Hal awoke. "Oh man, I had the craziest dream. DC was in the toilet, and we were getting sold to Marvel. ... I've got to stop drinking.", Hal muttered, as he looked up. The WDC were crowding Stan Lee, clearly begging for something. "Wait, scratch that. I'm clearly having another one of those hot dreams. But what's Stan doing here? And why are my clothes still on?!" "Please Stan, you have to promise us that there won't be shower scenes in our comic.", Power Girl pleaded. "Sorry ladies, I may be influenced by your beauty, but a comic is all you're getting. Here at Marvel, we have the Marvel Method, and that keeps writers, such as myself, from ordering the artists around.", Stan explained, as he pulled away from their desperate grasp. "That's a weird thing to say, Dream-Stan. Cause back in the real world, I was the one with a comic book deal.", Hal said with a chuckle. "I guess I was just stressed about the whole thing, which explains this weird dream. Anyways, ladies, anyone here order a large and hot serving of man?!" The ladies glanced over. "Power Girl, I told you he wasn't a fancy floor mat. It's really Hal. But what's he saying about a comic book deal?", Zatanna asked. Stan chuckled. "Yeah, about that. Hal, I'm sorry, but that deal's gone. Today's readers don't want more men in tights. They crave the ladies!" Hal frowned. "Man, this is a terrible dream...." Stan shook his head. "Kid, you're not dreaming, you just passed out on my floor." After realizing what had happened, Hal suddenly jumped into action. Knocking a few women over, Hal made his way towards Stan Lee. The two argued for a bit before Stan admitted that he wasn't sure Hal's adventures were exciting enough. His arch-nemesis was a pink alien who used a yellow ring! Hal, enraged, demanded to prove Stan's remark wrong. His life was full of excitement. Stan, trying to be a good guy, agreed to have a camera crew follow Hal around. If he felt the footage showed a comic worthy life, Hal would get the title." Rejoicing, Hal grabbed the crew (via his power ring) and flew out the nearby window."
"Stan! I can't believe you just did that!", Power Girl shouted. Stan Lee looked over at her, then returned to his desk. "The time for discussion is over. Your organization has the same deal. Camera crew, excitement, etc.", Stan replied."
After a few more minutes of pointless arguing, the Women for DC decided to pack it up. They'd make the best audition tape ever, they concluded. However, as Power Girl was leaving, Zatanna came up to her. "Power Girl," she started, "I'm going to stop Hal. How selfish of him to do this to us. He's had a series for so long. It's time we got a chance, don't you think?" Power Girl thought for a bit before agreeing. "Good luck.", she replied.
READ THIS IF YOU SKIPPED THE SET UP:
DC's in the toilet, so Marvel stepped in to purchase the characters. Now fighting has begun among them as to whom will get the last comic book slot. On one side is Hal Jordan, and on the other, the Women for DC (except Wonder Woman). Now Hal will confront Zatanna...
Versions: Classic (No Blue rings, Red rings, etc.)
Setting: Zatanna found Hal at his apartment, getting his suitcase ready.
So, basically, the fight takes place outside, in the heart of the city.
However, they can leave the area for a safer spot (where no civilians will be harmed).
"Coming right up Mr. Lee." Stan nods, and glances over at Lauren, his secretary. The young, blonde blushes and drops her books. It is an honor to work for Stan, but for him to look at her? Insanity. Stan "The Man" Lee is at the top of the world. Marvel is dominating in sales, and their main competitor DC, has just filed for bankruptcy. In fact, Marvel was just about to begin purchasing DC characters and intergrating them into Marvel. "Mr. Lee, there's someone here to see you." his mechanical android announced. It had been a gift, one of many, from the US Government, as a method to keep Stan from taking over the country. So far, it seemed to be working, but in reality, Stan was just not interested in taking over the country. "Send him in.", Stan replied. A few minutes later, and an emerald clad man walked in. "Who are you?", Stan asked. "My name is Hal Jordan. I'm a Green Lantern.", Hal replied. He looked around nervously, avoiding eye contact. "Hmmm... And what is it you want?", Stan asked. He was a man of action, but he was also a man of words. However, he did not like to waste time. "I was hoping I could get a comic book deal.", Hal answered. He then spent the next three days trying to convince Stan to give him a shot. Stan was stiff at first, explaining that only four DC characters would get a comic book. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman having been chosen already. However, on the second day Hal began to get through. He explained his powers and abilities. His origins and his foes. After another two days, Stan agreed to give him the slot. Hal rejoiced, then collapsed from a lack of food & water. Stan, being able to survive weeks without such goods, prepared to leave. That's when they came in. Women For Detective Comics. The WDC. Power Girl, Huntress, Zatanna, Batgirl, and several other superheroines. All were armed with deadly training, experience, and skimpy outfits. To say the least, Stan jumped at the chance to give them a comic book. However, just as the final details were being wrapped up, such as the right artists and a limit on the amount of fan-service they'd have to do, Hal awoke. "Oh man, I had the craziest dream. DC was in the toilet, and we were getting sold to Marvel. ... I've got to stop drinking.", Hal muttered, as he looked up. The WDC were crowding Stan Lee, clearly begging for something. "Wait, scratch that. I'm clearly having another one of those hot dreams. But what's Stan doing here? And why are my clothes still on?!" "Please Stan, you have to promise us that there won't be shower scenes in our comic.", Power Girl pleaded. "Sorry ladies, I may be influenced by your beauty, but a comic is all you're getting. Here at Marvel, we have the Marvel Method, and that keeps writers, such as myself, from ordering the artists around.", Stan explained, as he pulled away from their desperate grasp. "That's a weird thing to say, Dream-Stan. Cause back in the real world, I was the one with a comic book deal.", Hal said with a chuckle. "I guess I was just stressed about the whole thing, which explains this weird dream. Anyways, ladies, anyone here order a large and hot serving of man?!" The ladies glanced over. "Power Girl, I told you he wasn't a fancy floor mat. It's really Hal. But what's he saying about a comic book deal?", Zatanna asked. Stan chuckled. "Yeah, about that. Hal, I'm sorry, but that deal's gone. Today's readers don't want more men in tights. They crave the ladies!" Hal frowned. "Man, this is a terrible dream...." Stan shook his head. "Kid, you're not dreaming, you just passed out on my floor." After realizing what had happened, Hal suddenly jumped into action. Knocking a few women over, Hal made his way towards Stan Lee. The two argued for a bit before Stan admitted that he wasn't sure Hal's adventures were exciting enough. His arch-nemesis was a pink alien who used a yellow ring! Hal, enraged, demanded to prove Stan's remark wrong. His life was full of excitement. Stan, trying to be a good guy, agreed to have a camera crew follow Hal around. If he felt the footage showed a comic worthy life, Hal would get the title." Rejoicing, Hal grabbed the crew (via his power ring) and flew out the nearby window."
"Stan! I can't believe you just did that!", Power Girl shouted. Stan Lee looked over at her, then returned to his desk. "The time for discussion is over. Your organization has the same deal. Camera crew, excitement, etc.", Stan replied."
After a few more minutes of pointless arguing, the Women for DC decided to pack it up. They'd make the best audition tape ever, they concluded. However, as Power Girl was leaving, Zatanna came up to her. "Power Girl," she started, "I'm going to stop Hal. How selfish of him to do this to us. He's had a series for so long. It's time we got a chance, don't you think?" Power Girl thought for a bit before agreeing. "Good luck.", she replied.
READ THIS IF YOU SKIPPED THE SET UP:
DC's in the toilet, so Marvel stepped in to purchase the characters. Now fighting has begun among them as to whom will get the last comic book slot. On one side is Hal Jordan, and on the other, the Women for DC (except Wonder Woman). Now Hal will confront Zatanna...
Versions: Classic (No Blue rings, Red rings, etc.)
Setting: Zatanna found Hal at his apartment, getting his suitcase ready.
So, basically, the fight takes place outside, in the heart of the city.
However, they can leave the area for a safer spot (where no civilians will be harmed).