DC Heroes in Marvel

Under Anton's management, DC's reputation had shifted dramatically in just a year. It was no longer seen as a niche studio. 

With superheroes like Batman, Cyborg, and Green Arrow—who had appeared in real life—fans felt a unique sense of pride. To many, it was as if their favorite heroes had stepped out of fiction and into reality.

This real-world connection greatly strengthened fan loyalty to DC's works.

At the same time, news of Wonder Woman's imminent release quickly reached S.H.I.E.L.D.

Agent Coulson, in particular, took immediate notice.

Having just managed to contain the fallout from the Ivan Vanko incident involving Hammer Industries, Coulson now faced a new complication: the release of Wonder Woman.

It wasn't the movie itself that concerned him—it was the people behind it. Anton, the mastermind, and Diana Prince, the film's protagonist, had deep ties to real-life events. 

Coulson couldn't ignore the potential ramifications of this "Justice League" production.

Rubbing his temples, Coulson sighed.

Another headache.

…

The director of the film is Anton Jameson.

Yes, the Anton Jameson who directed the movies Batman and Cyborg!

Under orders from Director Fury, Coulson, who had watched all of DC's productions, understood the significance of Wonder Woman—not just in DC's cinematic universe but also within the comic Justice League.

The daughter of Zeus, King of the Gods, Diana Prince was a true demigod with the blood of the old gods flowing in her veins. She possessed extraordinary, godlike powers and had even battled Ares, the God of War, in her lore.

To Coulson, these stories seemed more like ancient myths than reality. Yet, as a seasoned S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Coulson had access to classified secrets—some of which pointed to the existence of ancient beings with extraordinary powers who could have been mistaken for gods.

Could Wonder Woman, the fictional heroine from the movie, actually be a descendant of such individuals?

And she wasn't the only one. The Justice League included other intimidating figures: The Flash, cyborg, Batman, and even Superman.

In DC's current works, Batman and cyborg had already become real-world figures. That alien, Superman, hadn't made an appearance in the real world yet—but who could guarantee that Wonder Woman wasn't next?

Coulson had a strong hunch: Batman and cyborg were just the beginning.

In the future, more of these "fictional" superheroes would emerge in the real world, creating shockwaves.

For now, though, he had more immediate concerns.

"The premiere is tomorrow... I'd better secure a seat," Coulson muttered as he dialed a number.

"Hey, this is Coulson. Get me a ticket for the earliest screening of Wonder Woman tomorrow... What? Why? Of course, I can't buy it with my own money. Watching Anton's new work is official business."

Time flew by, and the premiere of Wonder Woman had finally arrived.

Anton, who had just arrived at the event, was intercepted by the old man and brought to meet someone he hadn't seen in a long time—his "physical" father, his cheap dad.

"Anton! I was away for a year teaching classes, and I hear you've become a big-shot director!"

The man, who looked like he was in his early thirties but was actually in his forties, opened his arms and hugged Anton warmly.

"John, long time no see," Anton responded, slightly taken aback.

When he first saw the man in front of him, he struggled to call him "Dad." But with the merged memories from his current body and the warmth of John's embrace, Anton found himself feeling a reluctant fondness.

Looking at John's familiar yet unfamiliar face, he gradually felt more at ease.

"You came back just in time. Here for my premiere?" Anton asked with a smile.

"Of course! I've been looking forward to this day for a long time."

"Let's go, then. You're about to see a masterpiece," Anton said as they walked toward the venue.

John headed directly to the infield, while Anton went to the interview area. After a brief round of media questions, Anton took the stage to greet the audience.

Once the formalities were done, the lights dimmed, and the movie began.

Before stepping down, Anton's eyes scanned the audience. He spotted several familiar faces—and a knowing smirk spread across his lips.

Tony Stark and Coulson were here!

Though Anton knew they were likely here to gather intelligence, he couldn't help but appreciate their presence. After all, even spies contributed to his film's popularity!

Of course, tickets bought for the premiere wouldn't count toward the official box office. But that didn't matter. As long as they helped boost fan value, they were allies in his eyes.

Coulson, being the meticulous agent he was, might not add much to Wonder Woman's fanbase, but Tony Stark? Now, that was a different story.

Tony, the world-renowned playboy, wouldn't be able to resist Diana Prince's beauty, her long legs, or her charm—even if he was trying to reform himself.

Anton could see right through Tony's thoughts.

"As a man," Anton thought, amused, "Tony's not fooling anyone."

The movie begins.

As the DC company logo fades, accompanied by glimpses of various heroes, a low-toned monologue by the heroine sets the mood.

A woman with striking beauty, and long legs enters the audience's view. Everyone knows who she is—Wonder Woman, Diana Prince.

The scene transitions to Diana gazing at an old, yellowed photo. Through its aged appearance and the background details, Coulson quickly identifies the historical era it portrays.

"Wartime?" Coulson murmurs, focusing on the rifle in the photo. "This model was most commonly used during World War I."

Shortly after, Diana picks up a note from a box. The name written on the note: Bruce Wayne.

The corners of Coulson's mouth twitch.

To him, this detail was a deliberate nod by Anton to emphasize that Wonder Woman and Batman exist in the same world. But others in the audience simply saw it as a clever plot linkage.

The film soon transitions to Diana's childhood on Paradise Island—Themyscira.

Themyscira is a unique, breathtaking kingdom populated entirely by women. Tall and strong, the Amazons are brave warriors, equal to, if not stronger than, men.

The island, protected by a magical force field created by Zeus, is a true paradise where its people are immortal.

Through dialogue between Diana and her mother, Hippolyta, Queen of Themyscira, the film reveals its mythological backstory:

The Amazons worship the Greek gods, with Zeus as their king.

Zeus created humankind, but his son, Ares—the God of War—grew jealous. Ares incited rebellion among humans, spreading war and chaos.

As war engulfed the world, Ares gained strength. Eventually, his power grew so immense that he killed the other gods and sought to control everything. At a critical moment, Zeus struck Ares down with a thunderous blow.

However, Zeus's effort cost him his life. Before his death, Zeus left behind a powerful weapon to defeat Ares should he return, and he cloaked Themyscira with a magical shield to keep it hidden from the resurrected God of War.

By now, the plot is clear:

The ultimate enemy is Ares, and Wonder Woman will rise as the hero destined to stop him and save the world.

Coulson sat thoughtfully.

The story's simplicity belied its intriguing premise. It echoed the biblical narrative of God creating mankind—but in this version, the creator was Zeus, the king of the Greek gods.

"Is this just myth," Coulson wondered, "or a veiled truth about humanity's origins?"

He recalled some classified S.H.I.E.L.D. files that hinted at ancient beings with extraordinary powers. Could there be a grain of truth in this cinematic portrayal?

Under normal circumstances, Coulson wouldn't give a fictional movie much thought. But this wasn't just any film—this was an Anton Jameson production.

"Headache," Coulson muttered under his breath. He couldn't decipher Anton's true intentions.

If Wonder Woman were to appear in the real world, could this movie be an autobiography of sorts for the hero's arrival?

S.H.I.E.L.D. had already investigated the events and background shown in Anton's Batman movie. Despite their efforts, they couldn't fully unravel the mysteries.

For instance, they still hadn't determined the source of Batman's advanced technology.

Sure, they had suspicions. Wayne Enterprises, recently established, clearly had a connection to Batman. The unique weapons designs and cutting-edge tech couldn't have come from a fledgling company without significant backing.

Still, the deeper they looked, the more questions they uncovered—questions that left even S.H.I.E.L.D.'s brightest minds puzzled.

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