Starting With Batman

Charlie's eyes widened as he stared at the screen.

It was Green Lantern. And not just any Green Lantern—this was Hal Jordan, the original human member of the Green Lantern Corps, known as "the greatest Green Lantern in history" and a founding member of the Justice League.

Hal Jordan had been an Air Force pilot on Earth when he first encountered a dying alien, a Green Lantern in desperate need of a successor. The alien explained his mission and chose Hal to take his place. From that moment on, Hal became part of an ancient, interstellar force tasked with keeping peace across the universe.

The Green Lantern Corps was created by the Guardians of the Universe, a race of powerful, ancient beings. They crafted 3,600 Lantern Rings and divided the universe into 3,600 sectors, assigning each Green Lantern to one sector. The ring, known as "the most powerful weapon in the DC universe," could project solid light in any form the user could imagine, creating shields, weapons, or whatever else was needed in battle. It was an incredible tool, but only as strong as the user's willpower and creativity.

Hal Jordan's willpower was legendary, and he was known for using the ring with fearless courage and almost reckless bravery. This made him one of the strongest Green Lanterns, capable of taking on threats across the universe, no matter the danger. As the saying went, "Where there's a will, there's a way," and with Hal Jordan, the ring's potential felt nearly limitless.

Charlie's heart raced as he realized what this hero's powers meant. The Green Lantern Ring wasn't just a weapon; it was an interstellar tool with tracking and transportation abilities—precisely what Charlie needed.

"Friday, we recorded the energy reading when the Cantel army leader teleported, right?"

"Yes, sir," Friday replied. "It was a very unique energy signature, unlike anything we've seen. Remnants of it remain in the cabin where the leader disappeared."

Charlie grinned. "Perfect."

He immediately selected Hal Jordan and entered the game. He knew the ring's abilities were exactly what he needed to track the escaped Cantel commander.

Green Lantern Rings were made for interstellar security, designed with all the functions necessary to locate criminals across galaxies. By locking onto the energy trail of the Cantel leader's teleportation, Charlie could trace his path through space.

With Hal Jordan equipped, Charlie flew his character toward the remnants of the energy signal. The ring glowed brightly, activating a green "Lantern Vision" that colored the world in shades of green, highlighting the faint traces of energy left behind. Yellow signals marked the trail, glowing like a faint path.

Hal lifted his fist, and a thin, precise beam of light emerged from the ring, scanning the area with laser-like accuracy. A moment later, coordinates appeared in front of him.

The destination lay far beyond the solar system, deep in the uncharted regions of the galaxy, marked by stars and cosmic dust. But with the Green Lantern Ring, it was entirely within reach.

"Looks like we're going on a little interstellar adventure," Charlie said, smiling to himself. "Friday, update the schedule."

With that, Hal took off in a burst of green light. Surrounded by an emerald trail, he accelerated rapidly, leaving Earth's atmosphere and entering the vastness of space. A swirling green vortex formed ahead, created by the ring's interstellar travel power, and Hal flew directly into it.

The screen briefly went dark, a loading icon spinning for a few seconds before revealing a new scene: a breathtaking view of the cosmos. Stars, galaxies, and nebulas spread out in every direction, a vast and colorful landscape of space.

"Friday? Did we make it?" Charlie asked, controlling Hal as he took in the starry view.

"It appears Mr. Jordan has indeed left the solar system," Friday replied. "Unfortunately, my systems cannot assist from this distance. Our equipment and network range are limited to the Earth system."

Charlie nodded, knowing that he was on his own out here. The Green Lantern Ring would be his only tool for survival.

With the Green Lantern Ring, Hal could travel through the universe, moving between galaxies and taking on some of the most powerful forces in existence. Even if he couldn't win every battle, the ring's powers would allow him to escape almost any threat.

So far, Charlie had only experienced battles on Earth and knew little about the cosmic world around him. Meeting the Cantel army left him curious about what other alien threats might be lurking in the galaxy.

The ring's AI voice broke through his thoughts: "Interstellar jump cooldown activated," it said, indicating that the ring needed time to recharge before another jump. Still, with Hal's remaining energy at 99.9%, Charlie knew he had plenty of power left to explore.

Charlie activated the ring's tracking feature again, following the remaining traces of energy from the Cantel commander. Hal accelerated through space, following the faint yellow trail left by the teleportation jump. Soon, a rocky planet appeared ahead, orbiting a distant star.

The planet had an atmosphere and clouds covering its surface, making it look slightly like Earth but with a rougher, rockier landscape. Hal descended, piercing through the atmosphere and landing on the rocky surface.

"Atmosphere suitable for breathing," the ring's AI voice reported. "Force field operation optional."

Charlie chose to keep the force field active, just in case. He wasn't taking any chances on an alien planet.

Hal began moving forward, following the trail. The signals grew weaker, leading him toward the edge of a rocky cliff. Just as the energy signals seemed to disappear, Hal stopped, overlooking a large valley where a half-risen star glowed on the horizon.

Charlie activated the ring's detective mode, scanning the area. A green hologram appeared, revealing the past events that had taken place here. The ring's AI projected an image of a large, heavy object—a spaceship—parked on the cliff edge. It replayed the Cantel leader's footsteps as he approached the vehicle and boarded, after which the ship took off and disappeared into space.

The hologram faded, leaving Charlie with no more traces to follow. The Cantel leader had left the planet, escaping into the unknown reaches of space.

Charlie felt a pang of disappointment. He had hoped to catch up to the Cantel commander before he could report back to his people, but the trail had gone cold.

Just as he was about to leave, a glowing exclamation mark appeared in the corner of the screen. This symbol, usually signaling a new mission, had never appeared in space before. Charlie's curiosity spiked—what kind of mission could this alien world have?

Intrigued, he directed Hal to fly in the direction of the exclamation mark, ready to uncover whatever mysteries this strange planet held.