Metropolis great hero, Superman, is raging in an intense battle with the world wide known "Clown Prince of Gotham", the Joker. The clown has held many hostages in the docks. Superman, with the help of Joker's classic arch enemy, the Dark Knight of Gotham, fights off the clown's goons. As they fight, the Kryptonian asks, "Why is Joker here?"
The Dark Knight answers, "From what my intel told me, Luthor."
"But he is dead!" Superman exclaims.
"That is what we all thought," Batman remarks, "But he is alive. Where do you think Joker got those advance weapons?"
"CADMUS of course!" the Man of Steel realizes, "But wait-what does that have to do with Luthor?"
"My guess is that Luthor is now in charge of CADMUS," the Dark Knight explains as he strikes down another criminal.
The Joker laughs maniacally. "Well too little too late!" He pulls out a kryptonite-filled gun from his jacket's pocket. It is a new designed weapon that can bring down the hero of Metropolis City. Aiming for Superman, the Joker smiles cruelly. A loud bang rings throughout the warehouse. The Kryptonites launch out of the gun and heads straight for Superman's heart. However the green shards never hit him, but it reverts back into the gun which the clown criminal is holding. Crackling, electricity surges throughout the weapon and then explodes just as the Joker falls onto the ground. The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel glance up to where Joker is sitting up and see a moving shadow above him. Standing on top of the warehouse's roof was a figure in cape while wearing a black mask. The two heroes did not know who the person is or where he/she comes from. The figure jumps down from the roof and stands in front of Joker.
Joker spats still smiling like the maniac he is, "Well, well, a new wannabe. Want me to put a smile on that face of yours?"
After a few minutes of silence, the Joker begins to scream in pain and agony. He lies on the floor, huddling into a small ball, crying and shouting.
What in the world happen, both Superman and Batman think, astonish to see the clown in fear.
Suddenly, the clown yells out, "Stop! Free the hostages! Free them!"
Joker's goon stand still, looking at the Joker in confusion.
Joker then snaps at them. "I said free the hostages! Now!"
The goons then stumble to free the prisoners. Listening on the pair, Superman secretly spies on them as Joker babbles out .
The Man of Steel hears Joker begs on his knees; his hand trembling. "I beg of you, make it stop! Please make it stop!"
Following that plea, the figure voices, "Heath my warning because this is your last." Superman notices the voice is neither high nor low, and it is soft. He then conclude that the voice belongs to a female. After, the police arrives and take Joker and his goons away. Some medics rush to the hostages and check on them. Batman and Superman stay behind. They return to the warehouse to search for the figure, but she disappear.
Superman then question his companion. "Who do you think that was?"
The Dark Knight says nothing and leave into the shadows.
The Man of Steel sighs, "So much for starting a conversation."
-1 month later-
"After helping with the capture of the Joker , the black figure, who appeared out of thin air a few weeks ago, has been patrolling the streets of Metropolis City and bringing down minor criminals. The masked warrior becomes known as Shadow Beast, another heroine of Metropolis City. We question the Justice League about this new heroine, but we haven't been able to get any comment on the subject. However, a unanimous comment is sent to Shadow Beast, wherever you may be, 'Thank you'." a reporter states with a relief smile on her face.
On the overboard screen in the Watch Tower's meeting room, the news on the TV is shown over as the seven founding members of the Justice League are having a heated discussion about the new...Shadow Beast.
"What do you all think?" Superman questions.
Green Lantern speaks up, "I believe that she is qualify to be apart of the Justice League, but not yet."
"Why not?" questions the Flash.
The galactic guardian replies, "We don't know anything about this Shadow Beast, do we?"
All heads turn to Batman. The Bat himself is agitated for not being able to have any information on the said heroine.
"No," Batman grimly states.
John then focuses his attention back on the Flash. "There you go; we are not sure if this female is on our side or not"-
"I can assure you John," Superman interjects, his hand unconsciously places over his heart. "She is our ally."
Flash smugly grins, crossing his arms over his chest. "There you go."
"She doesn't seem to be dangerous to me," Wonder Woman comments thoughtfully. "She hasn't break any rule so why not?"
Hawk Woman nods her head. "I agree. We can use some more females up here."
The males then stare at the Thanagarian with a raise eyebrow.
"What?" questions Hawk Woman, her voice lacing with a challenging tone.
"So everyone agree then," the Kryptonian of the group questions and the six members nod.
Then Batman adds, "Green Arrow will join us tonight to meet Shadow Beast."
"Why," the fastest man on earth asks. "I mean I don't have anything against GA, but it's not like we are her enemy or something. Besides, who wouldn't want to join the Justice League?"
"There is still a small chance that this person might refuse our offer," the Dark Knight continues. "Besides, what if she becomes our enemy. We will be at a large disadvantage. This Shadow Beast is very talented."
Flash jokes, "Jeez Bat, I have never heard you compliment someone like that. What happen, did this new hero catches your eyes?"
Superman shivers as Batman glares at the fastest man alive, "Not quite. She….has a unique ability to…..uh"-
"The girl has some kind of telepathic power that is strong and dangerous enough to make the Joker beg for mercy," the Dark Knight interrupts.
Silence quickly envelops the meeting room as the heroes dawn a surprise face.
Flash then quietly whistles, "Woah."
Wonder Woman then questions, changing the subject, "How will we find her?"
Superman informs sheepishly, cracking a joke while he's at it, "Shadow Beast 'dwells' in Metropolis. We will lure her out there."