CONSOLATION WEST: THE NEW FRONTIER
World War II is over, and the world has entered the Atomic Age. McCarthyism and anti-Communist attitudes has led to vigilantism becoming outlawed; the Justice Society of America disband, and various superheroes are either retired, arrested or killed. The Age of the Superhero is in decline. But where are the heroes of tomorrow? The New Frontier recounts the dawning of the DCU’s Silver Age from the perspective of those brave individuals who made it happen. Composed of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman, who survived the anti-hero sentiment of the Cold War, as well as newcomers like test pilot Hal Jordan, Black Canary, and scientist Barry Allen, who are poised to become the next generation of crimefighters.
Operating in human disguise as GCPD Detective John Jones, Martian Manhunter discovers to his horror the presence of a prehistoric entity known as “The Centre”, born in the primordial core of the Earth. It had been observing the activity of the surface for millions of years via telepathy. Upon viewing the growth of humanity and their potential to replicate the destructive force that killed all the dinosaurs, the Centre decides to wipe them out.
As this unstoppable force lands on America’s doorstep, ravaging everything in its path, the DC Universe’s greatest heroes are called into action—but even their combined efforts may be no match for this deadly new foe. Will this challenge bring America and its heroes back together or tear them apart?
Highlights:
- Superhero teams are non-existent in this era, your leagues must find or rediscover each other if they are to work together to defeat The Centre
- The Centre is a giant, flying, immortal (but not invincible) sentient island which is home to dinosaurs and other reptilian creatures whom are hostile to humanity. It’s psychic abilities are enough to overwhelm Martian Manhunter.
- Show off your Golden and Silver age heroes!
Instructions:
- Pick the league you feel would best prevail in this scenario
- Assume the characters in the synopsis are replaced with the leagues in the poll
- Even if you know the story, the plot could play out completely different with this unique group of league members
- Add your perspective in the comments! Use your best judgment with spoilers
- Team captains: Feel free to add some convincing but brief comments on why your team is the superior choice!
- Winning team: when the poll is over feel free to share your perspective on “how it all went down” in as extended a manner as you wish.
idle453.87595 (Justice League Eclectica)
Battlecry: “We’re coming for you Cheeks!”
- Oliver Queen (Green Arrow)
- Mitchell Shelley (Resurrection Man)
- Ambush Bug
- Mon-El (Valor)
- Jennifer-Lynn Hayden (Jade)
- Damian Wayne (Robin)
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brvciewayne (The Survival Squad!)
Battlecry: “Challenge Accepted!”
- Zatanna
- Ryan Choi (The Atom)
- Jason Blood (Etrigan)
- Yamashiro (Katana)
- Jefferson Peirce (Black Lighting)
- Selina Kyle (Catwoman)
- Justice League Eclectica
- The Survival Squad!
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RexRebel (The Justice League Society)
Battlecry: “Skittles! Find the Rainbow.”
- Rick Starr (Space Ranger)
- Michael Holt (Mr Terrific)
- Jason Rusch/Martin Stein (Firestorm)
- Linda Strauss (Doctor Fate)
- Faith
- Zauriel
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cindrshot3549 (Cindershot’s League Of Angels)
- Wally West (The Flash)
- Jay Garrick (The Flash)
- John Stewart (Green Lantern)
- Ronnie Raymond/Martin Stein (Firestorm)
- Cisco Ramon (Vibe)
- Jesse Chambers (Jesse Quick)
- Cindershot’s League Of Angels
- The Justice League Society
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