Spider-Man was swinging through the streets of New York, when he sensed a sudden surge of energy from the Empire State Building.
He quickly and silently made his way, only to find a scene of chaos and utter destruction. A man in a black suit and a metal mask was standing on the roof, holding a device that looked like a giant laser cannon.
He was laughing maniacally as he fired beams of red light at the city, causing explosions and fires everywhere.162Please respect copyright.PENANAc9ebgqXbMh
Spider-Man recognized him as Dr. Doom, a notorious villain who had clashed with the mighty Fantastic Four and other heroes before. He wondered what he was doing here, and what his plan was. He decided to confront him, hoping to stop him before he caused more damage.162Please respect copyright.PENANAOgMOaE4nYd
"Hey, Doom! What's the big idea? You know you can't just go around blasting things with your fancy new toy, right?" Spider-Man shouted as he landed on the roof.162Please respect copyright.PENANArk6dRNljFe
"Spider-Man! How nice of you to join me! I was hoping you would show up. You see, this is not just a toy. This is my new weapon of terrible mass destruction, powered by the cosmic energy I stole from Galactus himself.162Please respect copyright.PENANAaraFnoZop8
Doom replied, turning his attention to Spider-Man.162Please respect copyright.PENANAxEMolzYPQ2
With this, I can destroy anything and anyone I desire, including you and your pathetic friends!"
Galactus, the world eater? You stole his power? Are you insane? Do you have any idea what you're messing with? Spider-Man asked, feeling a chill run down his spine.
"Of course I do. I'm not insane, I'm brilliant. And I'm about to show you how brilliant I am, by wiping out this city and everyone in it." 162Please respect copyright.PENANANM7rdG4o2w
Then I'll move on to the rest of the world, until I'm the only intelligent one left standing. And then I'll rule the universe as its supreme lord! Doom declared, raising his device again.162Please respect copyright.PENANAOOpdQc9sjq
Spider-Man: (said, trying to stall him)162Please respect copyright.PENANA21PJlDQamx
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold on there, buddy! That's not how it works! You can't just kill everyone and expect to rule anything! That's not ruling, that's being a jerk!
And besides, you're not the only one with friends here. I have some too, and they're on their way!"162Please respect copyright.PENANAcOxsAN9eYs
Doom: (firing another beam at Spider-Man.)162Please respect copyright.PENANAy9nQVwK5Z6
Oh really? And who are these friends of yours? The Avengers? The Justice League? The X-Men? The Teen Titans?
The Powerpuff Girls? 162Please respect copyright.PENANAf2yybad0oW
Ha! They're no match for me and my cosmic power! Bring them on! I'll destroy them all!" 162Please respect copyright.PENANAe64piYU5mG
[Spider-Man dodged the beam, but it hit a nearby helicopter, causing it to crash into a building. Spider-Man gasped, feeling guilty for not being able to save the people inside. He realized he couldn't handle this alone. He needed help. He reached for his communicator, hoping it still worked.]162Please respect copyright.PENANA1igT9xig2S
Spiderman: "Spider-Man to Avengers Tower. Come in, Avengers Tower. Do you copy?" 162Please respect copyright.PENANAqZyGJmDJFZ
He said into the device.
"This is Iron Man. What's up, Spidey?" A voice answered.162Please respect copyright.PENANAfIoPxKtTe5
"Iron Man! Thank goodness! Listen, we have a situation here. 162Please respect copyright.PENANAIF0xKqvxZf
Dr. Doom is on top of the Empire State Building with a cosmic-powered laser cannon. He's trying to destroy the city and the world. I need backup!" Spider-Man yelled...
"Dr. Doom? Cosmic power? That sounds kinda bad. Don't worry, Spidey. We're on our way Iron Man said.162Please respect copyright.PENANALGfinliLgB
"Thanks, Iron Man. Hurry!" Spider-Man said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAml3iZA7ROt
He looked up at Doom, who was still firing at random targets. He knew he had to keep him busy until the Avengers arrived. He webbed up hoping to disable it.162Please respect copyright.PENANAYW2RQfiKZy
"Hey, Doom! How about you pick on someone your own size?" He taunted firing a mass of spider web at him!162Please respect copyright.PENANAkhz4wTJmKa
Doom ripped off the webbing and glared at Spider-Man.162Please respect copyright.PENANALuQP4LsLwt
"You insolent insect! You dare to interfere with my plans? You'll pay for that!" He roared.162Please respect copyright.PENANA7mMQivQcoS
He charged at Spider-Man with his metal fists clenched.162Please respect copyright.PENANAOkQgB7wWjk
Spider-Man dodged his punches and kicked him in the face.162Please respect copyright.PENANABFa885S7Ib
Doom: Ow! That hurt!162Please respect copyright.PENANAcCRYY1DXsP
Spiderman: You know what else hurts? This!" He said, shooting webbing into Doom's eyes.162Please respect copyright.PENANAavA1VGwygo
Doom screamed and tried to wipe off the webbing.162Please respect copyright.PENANA3P0ySA98OC
"Get this off me! You'll regret this, Spider-Man!" He shouted.162Please respect copyright.PENANArAMEJQ26IE
Spider-Man smirked and prepared to deliver another blow, when he heard a loud boom from above. He looked up and saw a red and blue blur zooming towards them.162Please respect copyright.PENANA4RDBBOSjoI
"Is that a bird? Is that a plane? No, it's, it's Superman!" He hollared.162Please respect copyright.PENANA3eNcejbe0V
Superman landed on the roof, followed by Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Cyborg. They were the Justice League, the world's greatest heroes.162Please respect copyright.PENANAsXCadZwcLJ
"Spider-Man, are you okay?" Superman asked.162Please respect copyright.PENANAqXYahxad50
Spiderman: (agitated)162Please respect copyright.PENANADgrHhvMWmE
"I'm fine, thanks. But we have a problem here. Dr. Doom has a cosmic powered laser cannon and he's trying to destroy the world with it!
"We know. We heard your distress call. We're here to help." Superman said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAnpCnLr4tIk
"Great! The more the merrier!" Spider-Man said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAER1w6DKjwL
He turned to Doom, who had recovered from the webbing and was staring at the newcomers with rage.162Please respect copyright.PENANA26trGeyZcY
"Doom, meet the Justice League. Justice League, meet Doom. He's a jerk." Spider-Man introduced.162Please respect copyright.PENANAQNphhFaYJU
"Doom does not care for your introductions. Doom only cares for your destruction!" Doom yelled.162Please respect copyright.PENANACpT6Ba8ZGh
He fired his device at the heroes, but Superman intercepted it with his heat vision, deflecting it back at him. Doom dodged it, but it hit his mask, cracking it open. Doom gasped and covered his face with his hands.162Please respect copyright.PENANApnyxrV0b0m
"My mask! You ruined my mask! You'll pay for that!" He screamed.162Please respect copyright.PENANAVPgEDIo8Xs
He threw his device at Superman, hoping to hit him with it. But quickly, Superman caught it and crushed it in his hands.162Please respect copyright.PENANABwDWaEfbJb
"Sorry, Doom. Your toy is broken." Superman said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAfyBfNZa58A
Doom growled and lunged at Superman, trying to claw his face with his metal fingers. But Superman grabbed his wrist and twisted it, making him drop to his knees in pain.162Please respect copyright.PENANA5xujMoxvpC
"Give up, Doom. It's over." Superman said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAdjbQNLyPwF
"Never! Doom never gives up! Doom never surrenders! Doom will fight to the end!" Doom shouted.162Please respect copyright.PENANAQxjdcUWhlk
He reached for a button on his belt, hoping to activate a self-destruct mechanism that would take them all with him. But before he could press it, he felt a sharp pain in his chest. He looked down and saw an arrow sticking out of his heart. He looked up and saw Hawkeye standing on the edge of the roof, holding a bow and arrow.162Please respect copyright.PENANAsnhpPb52C9
"Sorry, Doom. But I don't like loose ends." Hawkeye said.162Please respect copyright.PENANA9r4x7K8jXX
Doom gasped and fell to the ground, dead.162Please respect copyright.PENANAg9KFV4NIMq
Spider-Man stared at Hawkeye in shock.162Please respect copyright.PENANAfiUZZ7quEh
"Hawkeye? You killed him?" He asked.162Please respect copyright.PENANAl9D3p2oPYH
Hawkeye shrugged.162Please respect copyright.PENANAJCbw7utJDU
"What? He was going to blow us all up anyway. I just saved us some time." He said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAcSmbGDI0MC
Spider-Man shook his head in disbelief.162Please respect copyright.PENANAp2VEpQJ1Jo
"That's not how we do things here. We don't kill our enemies. We capture them and bring them to justice." He said.162Please respect copyright.PENANA1wmZvEzKxU
Hawkeye rolled his eyes.162Please respect copyright.PENANAUy8qWZayhg
"Oh please. Don't give me that moral lecture. You know as well as I do that some villains are beyond redemption. They're better off dead." He said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAdjtJhPlcQd
Spider-Man frowned and was about to argue with him, when he heard another loud boom from above. He looked up and saw a jet flying towards them. It was the Quinjet, the Avengers' vehicle.162Please respect copyright.PENANAtIo9EwhM0D
It landed on the roof and opened its doors, revealing Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Ant-Man, Wasp, Black Panther, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Falcon and War Machine. They were the Avengers, Earth's ultimate, badass superheroes.162Please respect copyright.PENANAEyqHKQ8KqW
"Hey guys! Sorry we're late! We had some traffic issues." Iron Man said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAhTCHi3GUbn
Spider-Man smiled and waved at them.162Please respect copyright.PENANA3EdL0ylztS
"Hey guys! Thanks for coming! We could use some help here." He said.162Please respect copyright.PENANALvhxFx188A
Iron Man looked around and saw the dead body of Doom and the now destroyed device.162Please respect copyright.PENANAPbgIpXDI8J
"Wow. Looks like you guys handled things pretty well without us." He said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAJor1YIdAlY
Spider-Man pointed at Hawkeye.162Please respect copyright.PENANA4WNqI5RMP9
"Well, actually he did most of the work." He said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAvT5ZoOlrZP
Iron Man looked at Hawkeye and raised an eyebrow.162Please respect copyright.PENANAHTZVOZVxdW
"Hawkeye? You killed Doom?" He asked.162Please respect copyright.PENANAsD9f7VNQiY
Hawkeye nodded proudly.162Please respect copyright.PENANAizEUWSmzm6
"Yup. I did." He said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAADYPNdEi0n
Iron Man shook his head in disapproval.162Please respect copyright.PENANAYkiTVhSA7d
"Hawkeye... You know we don't kill our enemies." He said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAI5zMSlIu79
Hawkeye sighed and repeated what he had told Spider-Man earlier.162Please respect copyright.PENANAskrwg9FFwT
"Oh please. Don't give me that moral lecture..." He said.162Please respect copyright.PENANAtbI0xDPnve
Iron Man: Hawkeye, I'm serious. Killing is not our way.162Please respect copyright.PENANAEL0NWAtUJl
Hawkeye: Well maybe it should be.162Please respect copyright.PENANAY90cZoVHd1
Iron Man: Hawkeye, it shouldn't. Killing is wrong. It's against the law. It's against our code of honor.162Please respect copyright.PENANAETIe0Ah14j
Hawkeye: Code of honor? What code of honor? We're not knights in shining armor. We're soldiers. And soldiers kill their enemies.162Please respect copyright.PENANAonUwpPPSwj
Iron Man: We're not soldiers, Hawkeye. We're heroes. And heroes don't kill.162Please respect copyright.PENANA3Wu8BBfO5q
Hawkeye: Heroes don't kill? Tell that to the people who died because of Doom. Tell that to the people who die every day because of villains like him. 162Please respect copyright.PENANAeAV0N2PQBe
Tell that to the people who will die tomorrow because of villains we let live today.162Please respect copyright.PENANAWokNdygMMQ
Iron Man: Hawkeye, you're not making any sense. Killing Doom won't bring back the dead. It won't stop the evil. It will only make us like them.162Please respect copyright.PENANAMYYwmBSdJX
Hawkeye: No, it will make us better than them. It will make us stronger. It will make us feared. It will make us respected.162Please respect copyright.PENANA36tD0y9dDO
Iron Man: Feared? Respected? Is that what you want, Hawkeye? To be feared and respected? To be a killer?162Please respect copyright.PENANAtr1TMv0jBB
Hawkeye: Yes, Iron Man. That's exactly what I want. And you should want it too. Because that's the only way we can win this war.162Please respect copyright.PENANApVytp6MOZ1
Iron Man: War? What war? There is no war, Hawkeye. There is only peace. And we're here to protect it.162Please respect copyright.PENANAnTAJAKpZT7
Hawkeye: Peace? There is no peace, Iron Man. There is only chaos. And we're here to end it.162Please respect copyright.PENANAyQCJ5QrLnH
Iron Man: Hawkeye, you've lost your mind. You've gone too far. You've crossed a line you can't uncross.162Please respect copyright.PENANAgrwsWgjXrN
Hawkeye: No, Iron Man. I've opened my eyes. I've gone far enough. I've crossed a line you can't cross.162Please respect copyright.PENANAHxEQXzzqQS
The two heroes glare at each other, their eyes filled with anger and distrust.162Please respect copyright.PENANAzuXDiy0rz1
Spider-Man: Guys, guys! Calm down! This is not the time or the place for this! We have bigger problems to deal with!162Please respect copyright.PENANAbVCW53ngkD
Superman: He's right, guys.
This is not the time or the place for this! We have to stick together to defeat destructive villians when they pose threats to our society.162Please respect copyright.PENANAXzvb3fJ20B
Batman grins, yeah, what Superman said...
Suddenly, a tremendous, and overpowering, roaring sound and massive explosions were heard.
The three heroes pointed at the sky, where a huge shadow was looming over them.162Please respect copyright.PENANA3cdXaAMIvw
Spider-Man: Look! Up in the sky!162Please respect copyright.PENANAHq3MXf0Ngp
Batman: Oh, no it can't162Please respect copyright.PENANAXx6mo9uvd7
be, not again!
Galactus, the world-eater, had arrived on Earth, looking for his stolen power.162Please respect copyright.PENANApshQJaqBXg
Galactus: Who dares to steal from Galactus? Who dares to defy Galactus? Who dares to face Galactus?162Please respect copyright.PENANAp6ziDJhqzi
The heroes looked at each other in wonder and awe.162Please respect copyright.PENANAOFg8zVORXi
Spider-Man: Uh-oh.162Please respect copyright.PENANAfNfbEhOnqB
Batman: Oh crap!162Please respect copyright.PENANASibmq7L9GE
Galactus raised his hand and prepared to unleash his cosmic wrath on the planet.162Please respect copyright.PENANAvY8LleItjl
Galactus: Prepare to die, Earthlings!162Please respect copyright.PENANAmMwBukFQoH
The superheroes braced themselves for a battle to the end.162Please respect copyright.PENANA5QBWZOa9Pm
Suddenly, a bright light flashed in front of them.162Please respect copyright.PENANAoqxV1cb2t4
Galactus: What is this?162Please respect copyright.PENANACzgBfI5mfz
A portal opened in the air, and a figure stepped out of it.162Please respect copyright.PENANAJWIg8zkyUr
Figure: Greetings, Earthlings!162Please respect copyright.PENANAJteQNGjBdt
The heroes recognized him as Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme.162Please respect copyright.PENANAhUotHgy8RI
Doctor Strange: I'm here to help!162Please respect copyright.PENANAsw7373UDWF
Galactus recognized him as well.162Please respect copyright.PENANANXyP99Ax7k
Galactus: You! You are the one who stole my power!162Please respect copyright.PENANAUK8QelKFG7
Doctor Strange: Yes!162Please respect copyright.PENANAwbElf3aLdX
Galactus: I am Galactus, why did you do it? What did you want with it?162Please respect copyright.PENANAPeISTtyqWV
Doctor Strange: I did it to save the world, Galactus. I did it to stop you.162Please respect copyright.PENANAmz97j3iwh2
Galactus: Stop me? How dare you try to stop me? You are nothing but a speck of dust in my eyes!162Please respect copyright.PENANAvKMnxMi1qU
Doctor Strange: Maybe so, Galactus. But even a speck of dust can cause irritation.162Please respect copyright.PENANAqQti5PGRgq
Doctor Strange raised his hands and chanted a spell.162Please respect copyright.PENANAFh4cYzDxWf
Doctor Strange: By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth! By the crimson bands of Cyttorak! By the flames of Faltine! By the power of Vishanti! I command you to leave this world alone!162Please respect copyright.PENANA1SfVOTjcSF
A blast of mystical energy hit Galactus in the face, making him stagger back.162Please respect copyright.PENANAhjxGd5MIvC
Galactus: Aargh! You insolent worm! You think you can hurt me with your puny magic? You think you can defy me with your feeble will?162Please respect copyright.PENANAx51T7oiX2Q
You think you can banish me with your pathetic words? You are sadly mistaken, Doctor Strange. 162Please respect copyright.PENANAJJnyR7ipMc
You are doomed, Doctor Strange. You are dead! 162Please respect copyright.PENANAenS7kMRYSJ
Galactus raised his hand and prepared to unleash his cosmic wrath on Doctor Strange.162Please respect copyright.PENANA3kv7QIxOoY
Galactus: Prepare to die, Sorcerer!162Please respect copyright.PENANAu0Hn8LmXFN
Doctor Strange braced himself for the blow.162Please respect copyright.PENANAa7Ay3iJ2oF
Suddenly, a loud roar echoed in the air.162Please respect copyright.PENANAb4aA4yBPrn
Galactus: What is that?162Please respect copyright.PENANA9mWK81zwVz