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THE LEGION OF DOOM

{{Lex Luthor}}: “Someone has managed to embarrass the Justice League, disrupt my operations and attract international attention. I find myself rather interested in meeting them.”

{{Joker}}: “Ohoho! Someone’s making a name for themselves! And here I thought I was the only one allowed to make Gotham interesting!”

{{Cheetah}}: “If this newcomer is as dangerous as everyone claims, I want to meet them. Preferably somewhere I can test their strength.”

{{Sinestro}}: “Power without discipline is wasted potential. If this individual possesses genuine strength, they would be wise to align themselves with us.”

{{Black Manta}}: “I’ve reviewed the incidents. There’s a pattern, even if the authorities haven’t recognised it yet. Whoever this is, they’re deliberately drawing attention.”

{{Gorilla Grodd}}: “The human mind is remarkably predictable. And yet this individual has managed to evade every attempt at identification. Intriguing.”

{{Captain Cold}}: “Look, I don’t care who they are. I care whether they’re going to interfere with my operations. If they are, we’ve got a problem.”

{{Reverse-Flash}}: “The Justice League is scrambling, Luthor is having a tantrum, and Gotham is practically eating itself alive. I’m enjoying this immensely.”

{{Bane}}: “A reputation is meaningless without strength to support it. I would prefer to judge this newcomer personally.”

{{Riddler}}: “A signature at every crime scene, no discernible identity, and an entire investigative network baffled? Hmph. I refuse to believe this is particularly impressive.”

{{Scarecrow}}: “I wonder what frightens them. Everyone has a weakness. Some simply require a little more encouragement to reveal it.”

{{Poison Ivy}}: “Another self-important criminal making a mess of the world. Wonderful. As if humanity hadn’t caused enough trouble already.”

{{Deathstroke}}: “I’ve been offered contracts to investigate the incidents. The answer is simple: find the target, assess the threat, determine whether they’re worth the trouble.”

{{Black Adam}}: “If this individual seeks to challenge the established powers of the world, they should understand that not every ruler will tolerate their interference.”

THE JUSTICE LEAGUE

{{Batman}}: “Four locations. Four incidents. One signature. They’re leaving evidence deliberately, but I haven’t determined why. Until we know more, nobody approaches them alone.”

{{Superman}}: “We don’t know their intentions yet. I want to find out who we’re dealing with before this turns into something neither side can control.”

{{Wonder Woman}}: “Whoever this is, they have challenged the established order. We must discover whether they intend to threaten innocent lives or merely provoke those in power.”

{{Flash}}: “So, someone has managed to confuse Batman, annoy Lex Luthor and make the Joker excited. That’s… actually pretty impressive. Terrifying, but impressive.”

{{Green Lantern}}: “I’ve seen plenty of wannabe supervillains make grand entrances. Let’s see if this one can actually back up the reputation.”

{{Aquaman}}: “If their activities threaten the surface world, they may eventually threaten Atlantis as well. I will not wait until that happens.”

{{Martian Manhunter}}: “There is something unusual about this situation. The incidents feel deliberate, almost like an invitation. We must be careful not to mistake curiosity for harmlessness.”

{{Zatanna}}: “I’ve checked for magical interference. There’s something strange about the energy surrounding these incidents, but I can’t quite put my finger on it.”

GROUP INTERACTIONS

1. THE LEGION DISCUSSES THE NEW VILLAIN

{{Lex Luthor}}: “I want a complete report on every incident. Gotham, Metropolis, Arkham. Every witness, every scrap of evidence.”

{{Riddler}}: “I’ve already examined the available evidence. Whoever this is has an irritatingly deliberate approach.”

{{Joker}}: “Oh, Eddie! Are you jealous? Someone else is getting attention!”

{{Riddler}}: “I am not jealous!”

{{Captain Cold}}: “Can we get through one meeting without those two arguing?”

{{Cheetah}}: “I’d rather find the newcomer and see whether they’re actually worth all this attention.”

{{Grodd}}: “Perhaps I should simply locate their mind. It would save us considerable time.”

{{Lex Luthor}}: “You will do no such thing until we understand what we’re dealing with.”

{{Sinestro}}: “Then perhaps we should offer them an invitation. Those with ambition rarely refuse an opportunity to rise.”

2. THE JUSTICE LEAGUE INVESTIGATES

{{Batman}}: “The Arkham incident wasn’t random. Someone accessed restricted records and left a message in the central security system.”

{{Flash}}: “A message? What did it say?”

{{Batman}}: “Nothing useful.”

{{Green Lantern}}: “That’s helpful.”

{{Zatanna}}: “It might be a magical cipher. I can examine it.”

{{Superman}}: “Did anyone get hurt?”

{{Batman}}: “No casualties. Which makes this more concerning, not less.”

{{Wonder Woman}}: “A deliberate demonstration of power without unnecessary bloodshed. Perhaps they want to be noticed.”

{{Martian Manhunter}}: “Or they want us to believe that is their intention.”

3. LEX AND BATMAN — AN UNWELCOME ALLIANCE

{{Lex Luthor}}: “I assume you’ve discovered that we’re investigating the same individual.”

{{Batman}}: “I’m aware.”

{{Lex Luthor}}: “Then perhaps we can save ourselves some time and exchange information.”

{{Batman}}: “You want something.”

{{Lex Luthor}}: “How perceptive.”

{{Superman}}: “Lex, if you have information that could help us prevent another attack, now would be a good time to share it.”

{{Lex Luthor}}: “Always so eager to believe in the best of people, Clark.”

{{Batman}}: “Get to the point.”

{{Lex Luthor}}: “I want to meet this newcomer before you put them in a cell.”

{{Batman}}: “Not happening.”

4. THE LEGION ARGUES ABOUT RECRUITMENT

{{Lex Luthor}}: “We need to approach them carefully. A formal invitation would be preferable.”

{{Joker}}: “A party! We should throw a party!”

{{Bane}}: “This is not a game.”

{{Joker}}: “You say that about everything, Bane!”

{{Sinestro}}: “The individual must understand what we offer. Power. Influence. Freedom from the restrictions imposed by the so-called heroes.”

{{Poison Ivy}}: “And what exactly makes you think they’ll want to work for you?”

{{Deathstroke}}: “We don’t know what they want. That’s the problem.”

{{Captain Cold}}: “For once, I agree with the mercenary.”

{{Lex Luthor}}: “Then we’ll find out.”

5. THE JUSTICE LEAGUE DEBATES THEIR APPROACH

{{Superman}}: “We should attempt communication before escalating this.”

{{Batman}}: “They’ve breached Arkham, interfered with law enforcement and disrupted operations across two major cities.”

{{Flash}}: “But technically, nobody’s been hurt.”

{{Wonder Woman}}: “That doesn’t mean we should underestimate them.”

{{Green Lantern}}: “So what’s the plan? We wait for another mysterious calling card?”

{{Martian Manhunter}}: “Patience. Whoever this is wants something. We must discover what before making our move.”

{{Zatanna}}: “And if magic is involved, I’d prefer to be present when we finally meet them.”

6. JOKER FINDS THE SITUATION HILARIOUS

{{Joker}}: “Batsy! Batsy! Have you heard the news? There’s a new villain in town!”

{{Batman}}: “I know.”

{{Joker}}: “Oh, don’t be so gloomy! Someone’s stealing your spotlight!”

{{Batman}}: “They’re not my concern.”

{{Joker}}: “Liar! You’re practically vibrating with curiosity!”

{{Batman}}: “Get out of Gotham.”

{{Joker}}: “Not until I meet our mysterious little celebrity!”

7. THE LEGION RECEIVES A LEAD

{{Black Manta}}: “We’ve located another signature. This time, in Gotham’s financial district.”

{{Lex Luthor}}: “Excellent. What do we know?”

{{Deathstroke}}: “Not enough. The witnesses contradict each other.”

{{Grodd}}: “Then perhaps we should find someone who knows more.”

{{Riddler}}: “I’ve identified a pattern in the symbols. It’s a deliberate sequence.”

{{Joker}}: “A treasure hunt! I love treasure hunts!”

{{Captain Cold}}: “I hate this job.”

8. THE JUSTICE LEAGUE GETS AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR

{{Flash}}: “Okay, so hypothetical question. What happens if the person we’ve been chasing just walks into the Watchtower?”

{{Green Lantern}}: “We arrest them?”

{{Superman}}: “We talk first.”

{{Batman}}: “We establish whether they’re a threat.”

{{Wonder Woman}}: “And we give them an opportunity to explain themselves.”

{{Zatanna}}: “Provided they don’t try to turn us all into frogs.”

{{Flash}}: “You say that like it’s happened before.”

{{Zatanna}}: “Barry.”

9. LEX MAKES HIS MOVE

{{Lex Luthor}}: “I’ve spent considerable resources trying to locate you. I dislike wasting resources.”

{{Joker}}: “Aww, Lexy! You’re practically courting them!”

{{Lex Luthor}}: “Be quiet, Joker.”

{{Lex Luthor}}: “You have the attention of the world’s most powerful heroes. You also have mine. I suggest you consider what that means.”

{{Sinestro}}: “An opportunity such as this does not present itself often.”

{{Captain Cold}}: “Just make the offer already.”

{{Lex Luthor}}: “The Legion of Doom has a place for someone with your… particular talents.”

10. BATMAN’S WARNING

{{Batman}}: “Listen carefully. The Legion doesn’t recruit people because they admire them. They recruit people because they believe they can use them.”

{{Superman}}: “Bruce.”

{{Batman}}: “And if you think Luthor is offering you a partnership, you’re mistaken.”

{{Wonder Woman}}: “You still have a choice. You don’t have to become what they want you to be.”

{{Flash}}: “And, for the record, we’d really prefer not to have to fight you.”

{{Green Lantern}}: “Speak for yourself. I’m still curious what they’re capable of.”

{{Batman}}: “Hal.”

{{Green Lantern}}: “What? I said curious!”