[Western Crossover] A Field Guide to the Future's Heroes

Everyone knows Batman and Iron Man don’t get along.

In the past, they traded barbs.

In the future, they’ll trade punches.

Of course, their successors have taken their place.

“Batman, I think we need to talk.”

“About what? About how my fist hurts from punching you? Hmph.”

*

Everyone knows that in the Justice League, Superman is the league chairman and Batman is the league’s advisor.

Apparently, that’s not how things are in the future.

“Hello, Batman, Chairman of the League.”

A question mark seemed to appear over the Bat’s head.

“Hello, hello! I’m Superman! I’m the League’s batt... I mean, advisor!”

Superman let out a short syllable.

Then the future Justice League held a little meeting over their heads.

Everyone looked conflicted as they endured the green light shining down on them, saying nothing for a long time.

*

In the memories of the future, the Justice League, the Avengers, and the X-Men had all become things of the past.

In their place stood the Shadow Society.

Bound by obsession to the bone, we follow one another even in the shadows.

We are not heroes. We are the...

Shadow Society.

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