ACT I

1. Metropolis; Night; an overview of the city. Dark and intriguing music.

2. LexCorp; a bald man stands before his office window. Just staring, deep in thought, his hands folded behind his back. Lex Luthor. "You're finished, Lex Luthor" says a voice which sounds that of Nick Fury's. Luthor doesn't tremble in the least. He slowly turns around maintaining his poise and control. Hawkeye, Thor, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Nick Fury stand before him. Lex tells them trespassing is a crime. He asks if they are a B-team combination of the Avengers and Justice League? Fury doesn't find it funny. Fury tells Lex he's under arrest. Lex says he isn't telling them "You've made a mistake coming here." Fury replies "We know what you've been up too and your plans to control every company on this world have failed, Luthor." Lex has a moment of clarity "I know! I know why the B-team combo-team is here tonight... Because everyone else is busy, right? Batman? Superman? … Spider-Man. The Wolverine drunk? Tony Stark playing with a blonde beauty queen whom he's just met?" Fury seems bewildered. Lex goes to his computer "Could it be that all of them have bought my bait? That they're all out battling pawns whom I've set up for them? Yes, Mr. Fury. They are." Fury opens fire on Lex. Lex presses a button which engulfs him in a protective bubble shield. The bullets deflect. Fury tells the team to stand down. Lex says tonight they all will travel out into deep space. Lex presses a button which opens a portal. Wind blasts the entire room. Lex is protected. They all try holding on. Hawkeye is sucked right into it. The portal seems to defeat all their powers. Thor tries to battle with lightning but is sucked in. Green Lantern and finally Martian Manhunter who places Nick Fury to safety, is sucked through the portal. Nick Fury escapes LexCorp. Lex releases his bubble shield. He stands prominent. "They will enjoy my prison planet for soon the rest of the world's heroes shall join them."

3. Title Credits, "SUPERHERO TALES: HEROES UNITED"

4. The Daily Planet; Day, the headline reads "Green Lantern, Thor, Hawkeye and Martian Manhunter MISSING!" subtitle headline "Who is behind this?" Clark Kent (Superman) comes into view and is told by Lois Lane to read the headline. Kent is shocked and cannot believe it. Kent and Lois talk back and forth about it. Kent notices Lex Luthor will be unveiling innovative technology at the World Tech Expo. He shares this with Lois. Lois says they have media passes. She says they should attend. Kent agrees.

5. The Daily Bugle; Day, J. Jonah Jameson Office, Jameson's office is hectic, Joseph Robertson pleading with him, Miss Brant in and out. Peter Parker (Spider-Man) enters with his camera. Jameson and Robertson discuss the chaos surrounding the disappearance of the four superheroes. Jameson wants to get the bottom of it. This is news to Parker who asks who disappeared. Jameson replies "A guy with a green ring, a guy who dresses up like a Shakespeare character, a guy with a bow and arrow and some ugly green alien." Robertson addresses them to Parker by their superhero names. "We should consider that." says Parker. Jameson says Parker is not. He's attending the World Tech Expo in Metropolis to cover Lex Luthor's and his new groundbreaking technology. Jameson tosses Parker his media pass and dismisses him from his office. Parker reluctantly leaves. Miss Brant tells Parker not to worry.

6. World Tech Expo; Red Carpet, Metropolis, Night. An expensive car pulls up, out exits Bruce Wayne (Batman) in a luxury suit with his girl of the night. The media take pictures. He smiles and waves. Lois Lane snaps pictures with Kent standing behind her. Next to them is Parker who also snaps photos. A second expensive car pulls up, out exits Tony Stark (Iron Man) in a luxury suit with Pepper Potts. He removes his shades, smiles and waves. The media takes pictures. Stark approaches and shakes hands with Wayne. They jokingly address each other as "Mr. Stark" and "Mr. Wayne". Wayne begins walking inside, Stark walks right along with him. The media enamored with them. Stark tells Wayne he likes his style. Wayne says he appreciates that and is impressed with what Stark Industries has been doing.

7. World Tech Expo; Entryway, Wayne and Stark continue. Stark says that's not what he meant. Stark explains he means the way that they're both billionaire playboys. The only difference is Wayne can't admit to the fact that he's Batman the way he (Stark) admitted he was Iron Man. Wayne laughs off the claims as a great joke. They both stop walking. Stark doesn't buy into Wayne's attempt of escaping his accusation. Stark continues in his style by explaining Iron Man turned out to be the rich billionaire Tony Stark. "Why wouldn't Batman turn out to be the rich billionaire Bruce Wayne?" Wayne continues to laugh and suggests that Wayne Enterprises has had a quite a few security breaches throughout the years and that it's well known that Batman has a reputation for getting in and out of wherever he wants. Wayne walks on. Stark remains standing in his place "So you're suggesting the Batman is a petty criminal robber? I hope he doesn't disappear like all of the other heroes of the world have been lately. The crime rates would plummet. Madness. (Looks to media) Complete and utter madness." Wayne laughs, waves to a few people and continues along. Stark under his breathe "But you are Batman..." Pepper laughs at Stark's attempt, she fixes his bow tie. She tells him nice try, Stark says he wasn't beaten, suggesting not everyone is as comfortable of admitting they secret superhero identities. A shot of Parker and Kent for added humor.

8. World Tech Expo; Main Floor, island booths for Wayne Enterprises and Stark Industries among other various companies. LexCorp however is the big dog at this year's Expo. The place is packed with well-dressed rich people. Shots of Wayne entering, Stark and Pepper entering, Lois and Kent entering, and Parker making his way in. Bruce Banner (The Hulk) enters without all the media hoopla. The attention is drawn to the stage. Luthor is introduced, a round of applause. Luthor proclaims that the new age of technology is now. He says for years teleportation and traveling into unreached galaxies have been a wonder. Luthor says "No longer!". Scientists escort in a giant box. Luthor says he has invented a space travel portal. He activates it. Everyone is in awe, being able to see other planets through the portal hole. Wayne, Stark, Kent, Parker and Banner all immediately grow suspicious. Luthor says soon the Earth will be able to colonize other planets. A round of applause from the audience, our superhero crew are the only ones not clapping. A Q & A session begins. Lois asks about it's safety. Luthor says it is very safe. It has already been "tested". Stark asks if maybe he's tested it out with the likes of... "You know maybe the superheroes who have recently gone missing?" Wayne, Kent, Parker and Banner take an immediate mental investment in this Luthor-Stark confrontation. Luthor jokes "You LOST me, Stark." and laughs it off. Stark replies; "I don't know but it all just seems like a typical Lex Luthor scheme. You have a history of being a villainous asshole... So, I figured why not ask… but I do trust you, Lex. Very little... Actually, not in the least but I do trust you." Luthor suggests Stark is jealous. Stark laughs at his claim... he just believes Luthor probably got his hands-on Loki's Scepter the same way he once got his hands-on Kryptonite to battle Superman. Stark jokes to the crowd "I'm just asking him because I'd hate to see the Daily Planet or Daily Bugle with the headline... IRON MAN SUCKED INTO ORBIT BY MANIAC LEX LUTHOR. Pardon me if I care about my personal safety. Pepper and I are very much in love." Stark takes Pepper's hand and kisses her on the cheek, she blushes. The crowd laughs. Luthor is aggravated. Stark says, "Great show let's see what other things are going on at tonight's Expo." The crowd disperses to other island booths. Luthor glares at Stark.

9. World Tech Expo; Wayne Enterprises Island, Wayne and his girl of the night join Lucius Fox and Alfred. They greet. Fox comments sarcastically "That's some portal. Wonder where he got it?" Wayne laughs and adds "I enjoy Stark better when he's going after other people about where they got there technology." Fox laughs "I understand how you must feel, Mr. Wayne". Lois and Kent approach. Wayne and Kent shake hands. Lois interviews Wayne and asks what he thought about Luthor's portal. Wayne calls it 'dangerous technology' that shouldn't be in the hands of anyone. Parker stops by and snaps a photo of Wayne. Parker shakes hands with Wayne and thanks him for the photo opportunity.

10. World Tech Expo; Stark Industries Island, Stark shows off his new inventions, Banner arrives and greets Stark. Stark says he is happy to see him. Banner shares his opinion of Luthor. They speak back and forth about the potential plans of Luthor. "I agree" says a voice. It's Nick Fury, who's backed by Steve Rogers (Captain America) and Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) all dressed up in formal attire for the event. They all have serious dead pan looks. Stark tells them "Don't look so upset". Banner corrects Stark "No, be upset. Very upset." Stark asks Banner why he had to go and do that. Fury says "Because we all need to speak about the crisis at hand. Right now, Mr. Stark." Banner motions towards the Avengers taking this as seriously as they do. Pepper tells him that he must go with the Avengers. Stark remains where he is "All right, I'll be with you guys. - Um, Pepper (kisses her and hands her car key) you can take the ride home. I'll be home later. You can take care of everything here? (She says she has him covered). Thank you." The Avengers depart the Expo. Parker observes them as they exit.

11. Abandoned Warehouse; Night. Stark, Rogers, Banner, Romanoff and Nick Fury stand around as Fury speaks. He discusses the threat of Lex Luthor, his portal and how the disappearance of Thor, Hawkeye, Lantern and Manhunter happened. Fury shares of how Luthor worked to assure most superheroes were pre-occupied while he (Fury) led the foursome against Luthor only to fail. Fury says "S.H.I.E.L.D. was tipped off about Luthor and in we went shorthanded". Fury says someone within LexCorp tipped them off. He adds they don't know of Luthor's full plans... But what he is up to is very big. Fury says S.H.I.E.L.D. is calling upon the Avengers to deal with Luthor adding "Now normally this would be a job for Superman... But we just can't stand back and watch with a threat of this magnitude. The Avengers must assemble and recruit to fill the two empty spots left void by the loss of Thor and Hawkeye.". "Make that one empty spot." says a voice up above. The Avengers look up to see Spider-Man high above on the ceiling. He webs down to the floor and stands with the Avengers. Stark comments "Spidey... The Spider... Amazing Spider-Man Web Guy... What are doing here?" Spider-Man replies "I have had my suspicions about Luthor, even more so when I saw you all leave the Expo abruptly. So, I tracked you here. I want in." Fury tells Spider-Man he's on the team, not only because he wants in but because they were going to recruit him anyways. Fury says all that is left is to recruit The Wolverine.

12. Bar; Foreign Country, Day, Logan (Wolverine) picks up his lit cigar from the tray and prepares to take a puff. A doorway entrance is in the distance behind him, Steve Rogers and Bruce Banner enter. They approach him, stand on either side of him and introduce themselves "Excuse me I'm Steve Rogers", "I'm Bruce Banner" ... Wolverine having none of it replies, "Go F*** Yourself." They don't bother any further and exit. Wolverine puffs his cigar, has a drink and looks back at them suspiciously. Logan calls for another drink.

13. Outside Bar; Before Main Entrance, Fury, Romanoff, Parker and Stark await Rogers and Banner as they exit. "Any luck?" Fury asks. Rogers replies "Jack and shit." while Banner adds "He told us to go fuck ourselves." Stark laughs, while no one else finds it funny. Fury tells them he has an idea.

14. Bar; Logan pays the tab, applies his jacket and exit's the main entrance.

15. Outside Bar; Before Main Entrance, Logan approaches his motorcycle, gets on and turns it on. He revs it. The Avengers walk up surrounding him, all dressed in full costume, with Hulk Hulked-Up. "Good afternoon, Mr. Logan... I am Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. and these men... And woman who surround you are the Avengers. We'd like to request a moment of your time, sir." Logan replies "There. You've had it, now get the fuck out of my way before you trick or treating kids get hurt." Hulk grabs the handle bars and breaks them off. Logan releases his claws and throws down with the Hulk. Hulk grabs Logan and throws him smashing through the bar main entrance.

16. Bar; Logan back hit's the bar, he falls to the floor. The Avengers enter except for Hulk who's told to hold back by Black Widow and Nick Fury. Captain America approaches Logan "We need your help, Wolverine." Logan stands up and battles it out with America who blocks the claws with his shield. Spider-Man webs Logan wrists back but Logan claws his way out. Finally, Iron Man blasts Logan through the wall. Logan recovers then charges back and dives at Iron Man, Iron Man pulls back by flying and back outside.

17. Outside Bar; Before Main Entrance, The Avengers surround Logan once more. Black Widow steps before Logan and says "You used to work with the X-Men? (pause) All of your friends are now missing... Including Dr. Charles Xavier." Logan replies "What? How? Who's taken them?" Black Widow gives Wolverine a dead pan face. Fade Out.

ACT II

1. The Daily Planet; Day, Kent enters, Perry White asks "Kent, where you been? The entire world is in chaos and you're nowhere to be found. Fortunately, my best reporter Lois Lane has been on top of things." Kent apologizes, Lois walks in and tells Kent to check online. Kent goes to the Planet's homepage and reads the headline "X-Men & Fantastic Four Now Missing! Superheroes disappearing by the day!" Lois says she believes Luthor is behind this. Kent comments "His portal?" Lois says "Maybe... But something is up. This sounds like a job for Superman if I do say." Lois smirks, winks and turns away.

2. Batcave; Day. Wayne wears a black shirt and black pants, he sits at his computer and conducts research on Luthor, LexCorp and the Expo. Alfred enters with a tray containing his meal. Alfred asks him what he's up to. Wayne replies "Thee disappearance of these superheroes is not the mystery that it's being made out to be. Lex Luthor is using the portal seen at last night's Expo to rid the world of crime fighters. He's up to something... Something very big and it's time for Batman to get some fresh air."

3. Gotham City, Night, the Bat Signal graces the cloudy sky.

4. Gotham City Police Department; Rooftop. A mysterious woman stands by the signal. Batman's voice speaks in the darkness "It's unlike Gordon to use the Bat Signal on his night off. Who are you?" The woman is Black Widow. Batman appears "You're Black Widow... Of the Avengers... What brings you to Gotham City? Lex Luthor I trust." Black Widow shuts off the Bat Signal and says "Yes". She goes to speak but Batman interrupts "Yes, I know superheroes are disappearing." Widow says, "We need your help." The wind picks up, it grows heavier and louder. Superman arrives on the rooftop. Superman tells Batman he's been out to track him down. Wonder Woman appears from the shadows and says she was looking to track them both down. A man speeds up, The Flash and says he's been looking to track them all down. Widow comments "You're all the last of the Justice League. The Avengers would like to propose a temporary partnership with you." The Justice League look back at Black Widow considering the proposition.

5. Metropolis, Night. Black hummers speed through the city. They stop before a building, The Daily Planet. Armed mercenaries in combat gear exit and storm the Planet.

6. Daily Planet; Lois Lane sits at her desk. The mercenaries storm in, threaten and scare everyone. They apprehend Lois Lane and leave with her.

7. Daily Planet, Outside, the mercenaries exit with a screaming Lois, enter the vehicles and speed off.

8. LexCorp, Rooftop, Night, a large passenger/combat helicopter kicks into gear, the propellers circling, the mercenaries arrive with Lois. She makes eye contact with Luthor. She is filled with fear. "Good evening, Ms. Lane." Lois looks around and sees a kidnap TV News Crew, she replies "Why are you doing this?" Luthor smirks "You're bait... Just like Pepper Potts." Pepper can be heard screaming as she's dragged in. "There is Ms. Potts now." Luthor remarks. "Let's go for a ride, shall we?" All enter the helicopter, it takes off into the night. Combat helicopters take off with it.

9. Washington D.C.; Night. The Luthor helicopters enter the city. They near the White House.

10. Helicopter; A radio transmission warns them to steer out of the zone. They ignore warnings. Luthor gives orders to his mercenaries "Launch the portals...". They open portals attached to both sides of each helicopter. Missiles are fired at them but the portals suck them right in. Fighter jets attempt to combat them but are also sucked in.

11. White House Property, the helicopters land, White House Secret Service Agents storm the helicopters firing machine guns. The mercenaries exit and shoot it out in a back and forth battle. Luthor exits and aims a portal and sucks the Agents right into them. The mercenaries begin setting up portal cubes around the perimeter of the property. Luthor takes out more Agents with the portal. They battle their way into the White House. Lois, Pepper and the News Crew are escorted into the White House behind them.

12. Oval Office, the President stands at his desk looking out the window and witnesses the battle while Secret Service surround him. The door is shot open. Mercenaries enter and shoot it out. The President is forced to the ground by his nearest four Agents. Mercenaries and Agents drop like flies until all that remains are the four Agents covering the President. The Agents stand up, open fire but are all shot dead. The President is isolated now. He boldly stands to his feet "Go ahead and do it, Luthor. Do what you've come here to do." Luthor directs his mercenaries to get the TV News Crew setup. They escort Lois and Pepper onto the couches. Luthor approaches the President. "I'm not here to assassinate a President. I'm here to work with the President." The President does not want to trust Luthor, replying "What is your motive?" Luthor responds "World domination, of course. Full rights and control to every copyrighted property in the United States. Apple. Google. Microsoft. Wayne Enterprises. Stark Industries. Everything." The President proclaims, "I can't do that." Luthor smirks "Sure... You can. You're going to tax them 100% and bankrupt them. Then once they file for bankruptcy, LexCorp is going to purchase all of their shares."

13. S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier; Night, hovering in the air, Black Widow leads Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Flash.

14. Briefing Room, Nick Fury, Iron Man, Captain America, Bruce Banner, Spider-Man and Wolverine are seated at a huge round table. Black Widow enters with the Justice League. Fury stands and welcomes them, inviting them to all have seats. They sit. Fury explains he doesn't have to list the superheroes who have turned up missing. Fury says they have confirmed that Luthor has indeed been using his portal. Fury says because this matter is so dangerous and that so many superheroes have disappeared... that every superhero must be called together. Fury says the chemistry of the Avengers and the Justice League is pivotal. Fury receives a message, and turns on the TV. The President is shown speaking.

15. Oval Office; the President declares that the White House is currently being held under siege by Lex Luthor. That the White House gate perimeter is surrounded by his portal technology. Luthor's camera crews provide shots of everything the President says. The President urges that the military stand down as it is far too dangerous to attack and attempt a rescue.

16. White House Property; a Fighter Jet flies over the White House and is sucked into the portal and into deep space while trying to test Luthor.

17. Oval Office; the President is in horror. Luthor has the President removed from his seat and sits down in his chair. Luthor says "Now you know that no rescue can be made. You may try... But at your own expense. For those who have wondered about the missing superheroes... Look no further... They were sucked through my portal and sent into deep space where my technology over at LexCorp has created a prison planet. I know more of you... like Superman remain out there. You should know that I have hostages whom you value with me... Lois Lane... and to Mr. Tony Stark... Perhaps you are familiar with a woman named Pepper Potts? You can try and rescue them if you'd like. I welcome you to try. - I know you will."

18. Briefing Room; the transmission ends. Superman and Iron Man exit the room. Fury and Widow plead with them to remain. Neither listen.

19. Sky; Superman and Iron Man fly out of the Helicarrier to the White House.

20. Briefing Room; Spider-Man asks Fury "What's the plan, chief?" Fury says the plan is that we're going to the White House. It's suddenly realized that Batman has vanished. Flash speeds out in search of Batman.

21. Hallway; Flash catches up to Batman in the hallway, pleading for him to say. Batman tells Flash he and Wonder Woman are going to work with the Avengers, and help them. Batman says he's going to LexCorp to investigate Luthor's technology. Bruce Banner approaches and insists on going with Batman given his own vast intelligence. Batman accepts. Batman opens a hatch and drops below into the Bat. Banner looks down, fearful at the drop but finally dives into the Bat with Batman.

22. The Bat; flies off into the night.

23. Briefing Room; Flash re-enters, where everyone asks what happened. He says Batman and Banner are headed to LexCorp to investigate Luthor's technology. Fury agrees that is a promising idea. Fury says the Helicarrier is already travelling to the White House, where they'll attempt a rescue.

ACT III

1. White House Property; Superman arrives first. He hovers high above and speeds down and smashes right through the Oval Office window.

2. Oval Office; with glass shattering and the window blasting out, Superman lands into the room. It's empty. No President, no Luthor, no Lois, no Pepper, nothing except a lone portal cube. The portal motion sensor activates attempting to suck Superman into it. Superman battles with all his might, but struggles. He blasts it with his red-eye lasers and destroys it. Kryptonite blasts out from the portal cube debris and lands near Superman. He's dropped to the ground and in a weakened state.

3. White House Property; Iron Man arrives, mercenaries begin shooting into the sky at him. Iron Man takes a few bullets but blasts several of them in retaliation. Iron Man begins hovering around the area... He's getting updates about the portal cubes through his computer. The portal cubes activate and begin attempting to suck him out of the sky. Iron Man struggles to maneuver out of the portals range. He fires at it but the blast won't work. Why did the cube Superman blasted destruct but not the one Iron Man blasted?

4. LexCorp; Metropolis, rooftop, the Bat lands, Batman and Banner exit. Batman begins pacing towards the doorway, Banner struggles to keep up. Batman pulls out a small device, applies it to the security door and it micro bombs the door open. Batman enters.

5. LexCorp; labs; Batman takes down security guards. Armed mercenaries arrive. Batman takes all of them out. Batman and Banner go to the computers and begin hacking into them. Banner is far more effective though in hacking through computer security programs.

6. White House Property; the Helicarrier arrives, Wonder Woman flies out and retrieves Iron Man.

7. S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier; Wonder Woman and Iron Man re-enter, Iron Man is breathing heavy declaring those portal cubes too powerful and indestructible. The portals begin targeting the Helicarrier which begins lowering into a suspended nose-dive. The superheroes begin falling all over themselves and the carrier. Wonder Woman hovers. Iron Man stops himself from falling and brings himself into a hovering state too.

8. LexCorp; Banner finds a way to access the portal cubes. Batman walks over to observe.

9. White House Property; the Helicarrier is going down, the portal cubes have merged together to make one large portal. It's being sucked right in.

10. S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier; Flash contacts Batman and tells them about the situation.

11. LexCorp; Batman tells them to hold on. Batman informs Banner of the situation. Banner doesn't need this added pressure right now. Banner observes the portal cube controls and plays around with it. Finally, he shuts them down.

12. White House Property; the cubes shut down and self-destructs. The nose of the Helicarrier is stuck in the ground with the rest of the ship high in the air. The superheroes exit. Flash contacts Batman to thank him. Batman replies "Don't thank me, thank Banner for this one." Spider-Man comments jokingly "Good luck getting this out, 1/3 of the ship is in another dimension." Iron Man replies "Which really doesn't make sense as to why the rest of the ship is aimed into the air, because the nose of the ship was sucked into the portal, not into the ground." Flash comments "Yeah, you'd think it'd just collapse or something." A loud creak. Every superhero stops like uh-oh! A louder creak. An even louder creak. A roaring creak. The Helicarrier begins falling. Fury yells "Everybody run! RUN!" The superheroes scram. The Helicarrier crashes onto the ground creating as massive thud with dust shooting everywhere. The superheroes take time to catch there breathe. "I need a drink... And a cigar... All I have is a cigar." Wolverine lights up a cigar. "You can't smoke!" Captain America orders Wolverine. Wolverine gives Captain America the finger with his middle claw. "Real classy, Logan." Wolverine begins laughing "You know who you remind me of? Cyclops. I hated that guy." Captain America shakes his head and turns back to the team "Let's move inside." The superheroes move in. Wolverine takes his time.

13. Oval Office; Superman is down and out, the superheroes enter... Flash tosses away the kryptonite. Wonder Woman aides Superman. Fury tells Iron Man & Captain America, Spider-Man & Wolverine to sweep the entire building for Luthor in those exact paired teams. Black Widow is to stay put and hold the room with Fury. Superman is beginning to respond to Wonder Woman. Flash pages Batman that Luthor is missing and this whole thing was like some trap.

14. LexCorp; Batman responds that he's going to try and track him. Batman goes back to the computer and tries to find out info on Luthor. Batman looks up the travel information by hacking into a government database. Batman sees Air Force One was just booked for "Washington D.C. to Las Vegas, NV - 0400 Hours" Banner stands with Batman to observe. Batman pages back Flash "He's going to Las Vegas, you will meet Banner and myself there.

15. Oval Office; Fury has heard what Batman has told Flash. Fury tells Flash to round up the Avengers. Fury calls in a new Helicarrier. Fury asks Wonder Woman if Superman is going to make it. She says she's not sure. Black Widow observes the portal cube to see it was blasted. She suggests maybe Superman has some kryptonite chips in him. They check him and find a small fraction of kryptonite inside the side of his hand. They try to pull it out but it's in there good. Superman's body is too powerful to move his skin, to release the chip. Flash arrives back with the Avengers. They ask what the plan is. Fury says, Las Vegas and that all of this was one big trap to try and send them all into that portal. Captain America asks about Superman's health. Black Widow tells them the problem. Wolverine releases his claw and says he can remove the kryptonite. Wolverine claws are just powerful enough to cut out the kryptonite, though the task is difficult.

16. LexCorp; Batman and Banner prepare to leave. The screens in the room all turn on. It's Lex Luthor. Luthor begins speaking "I hope you've been having fun. That was impressive work from both of you. You managed to save your friends. The question now is can you save yourselves?" The screens turn into a countdown clock, counting down from thirty seconds until the LexCorp building explodes. Bombs are armed everywhere. Batman states "A bomb. We're getting out of here. "Batman grabs Banner's shirt by his shoulder and escorts him towards the windows. Batman presses a button.

17. LexCorp; rooftop, the Bat activates, elevates and flies down the side of the building.

18. LexCorp; outside building, the top of the Bat opens. Batman and Banner jump in. Batman flies the Bat away towards safety. LexCorp blows to high hell! The entire building collapses demolition-style in grand fashion.

19. The Bat; Batman and Banner observe the destruction. The Bat exits Metropolis heading South. Banner says "If Luthor knew we were in his computers, why didn't he stop us sooner?" Batman "Because his goal was to capture the President. His goal was to lure us in. He had another plan. Las Vegas. If the White House trap didn't kill us, the Las Vegas trap would. Las Vegas is just another trap." Banner asks, "How do you know this?" Batman answers "I'm logged into the database of the airport where Air Force One departs from... It hasn't departed. It won't be departing. Luthor is someplace else." Banner asks "Where?" Batman replies "Here."

20. Luthor Hotel & Casino - Atlantic City, New Jersey; pan in on the tower. Batman pages Fury and tells them to re-route the Helicarrier to this location.

21. S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier; Fury confirms Batman's instruction. Fury pages the pilots to turn the Helicarrier around. Fury informs the team about a change in destination. Superman stands, he's recovering. Superman addresses the team. "Put Batman on the line, Fury." Fury does so. Batman and Banner are listening in. Superman speaks "Lois Lane and Pepper Potts are the priority. Rescue and protect them at all costs." Iron Man is the first to agree "We have other heroes to rescue. So, we can't just go in destroying portal cubes this time. Either I, Iron Man or Wonder Woman, or all of us are going to have to fly through that portal to rescue them. So, we're going in to apprehend Luthor. The rest of the team, do what you have to, to stop his mercenaries... Stop them by any means necessary." Batman and Banner confirm they hear Superman.

22. Luthor Hotel & Casino - Atlantic City, New Jersey; Luthor's Office. the President, Lois and Pepper are seated at a long table. Mercenaries surround them. A lawyer hands the President a tax bill and a pen. Luthor speaks "Sign it, Mr. President. Raise taxes to 100%. Make LexCorp the world's most powerful corporation. Save your life." The President considers the circumstances as he holds the pen and observes the bill. The President places down the pen... He refuses. The mercenaries lock and load, aiming at the President. Luthor tells the President he has one final chance. The President again refuses. Luthor orders an execution. The huge glass window to the room is shattered. Captain America smashes into the room, covers the President with his shield, deflects all the bullets and takes out the firing mercenaries with their own deflecting bullets. Captain America looks at Luthor, "You like that? Well you're about to like this?" Superman flies in upright with his arms folded "You're through, Luthor." Superman is backed by Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, the Hulk, Nick Fury and Black Widow as they all enter the room. The President stands and tells of Luthor's tax plot. Mercenaries storm the room in full combat gear and open fire with machine guns. Captain America protects the President, Superman protects Lois and Iron Man protects Pepper. Wolverine takes down two mercenaries immediately with claws through their bodies. Spider-Man webs down several of their guns. Hulk begins smashing. Wonder Woman and Flash take down mercenaries. Nick Fury guns down some of them. Black Widow uses martial arts to stop some of them. Batman grabs Luthor and beats him up. Luthor pulls out a device and arms it. Batman yells "You won't blow this building up! ... Not with yourself in it!" Luthor smirks "No, I'm just going to send you all into my portal." Luthor arms it. A portal opens in the far wall. The mercenaries are defeated. Superman tells the team to clear out. Superman stands before the portal with his hands on his hips. Slow-motion: papers and debris flying everywhere. Superman begins blowing a huge gust of wind back at the portal to hold off its force. The team exits out of the building and back onto the Helicarrier.

23. S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier; the President, Lois Lane and Pepper Potts are escorted to safety first. Fury and Black Widow board.

24. Luthor Hotel & Casino - Atlantic City, New Jersey; Wolverine suddenly closes the hatch to the Helicarrier once they're safe inside. Fury yells at Wolverine for his actions "What are you doing! Logan!" Fury is seen trying to open the door back open but Wolverine destroys the electronics to exit with his claws. Lois yells for Superman and Pepper for Iron Man. Wolverine yells "Get them back to safety. We have friends to rescue now." Fury radios for the Helicarrier to depart. It begins leaving. Superman releases his breathe and turns back to see the team still there "You guys were supposed to leave." The team holds onto whatever they can find. Spider-Man replies, "We're not leaving." Iron Man comments "We're flying in and getting them out." Superman looks back at the team "All right then. Let's get them out." Luthor screams "And once you're in there, I will close it on all of you! (laughs)!" Batman punches Luthor. Spider-Man webs away the device from Luthor "Not without this you won't." Luthor laughs "HA! You small minded fools, you underestimate me." The team stops and looks at Luthor. Luthor continues "That things on a timer and in under 5 minutes it will close! Good luck! (laughs)!" Hulk smashes Luthor knocking him out cold. Batman stands back up "If you can fly, you have less than five minutes to get them out of there!" Iron Man replies "Then we're going in fast." Iron Man flies into the portal, Superman follows and finally Wonder Woman. The Hulk, Captain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Flash and Batman look on. "It sucks to not be able to fly." says Captain America, they all agree. Mercenaries storm the room, yelling and aiming guns. "But that don't mean we don't have a job to do. Hold the room." The superheroes attack!

25. Deep Space; Superman, Iron Man and Wonder Woman fly fast, they observe the prison planet.

26. Prison Planet; it's a simple habitable but barren planet. No life. No true scenery. It's just a specialized cage with the trademark LexCorp written on it. It holds all the captured superheroes. Superman laser beams open the cell. The heroes exit. Thor greets Iron Man. "We've got to move; this portal is about to close." Iron Man explains. Superman, Wonder Woman and Iron Man each grab two heroes at a time and fly them back. Manhunter, Green Lantern, Storm, Thor, those who can fly, guide themselves to the portal. The rest of the heroes will have to wait.

27. Luthor Hotel & Casino - Atlantic City, New Jersey; the superheroes continue beating down mercenaries. Superman, Iron Man and Wonder Woman return with 6 of the heroes and the flying heroes. Batman tells Superman he has less than one minute. Superman says they can't rescue them all in time. Batman says he knows he can't. Wolverine, Hulk, Spider-Man, Flash, and Captain America continue battling. Superman tells Batman he'll get stuck there if he has too. Iron Man and Wonder Woman yell for Superman to go back in with them. They both go back inside of the portal. Superman extends his hand to Batman. Batman shakes his hand. Superman goes back in for one last ditch effort. Batman hit's a switch on his belt. Batman steals Luthor's device back from Spider-Man. Batman grabs a cube and tests it quickly. It works. Spider-Man asks Batman what he's doing. The Bat arrives outside the smashed-out window. Batman boards the Bat. Spider-Man webs off the top of the ceiling and into the Bat with him. "What are you thinking?" Batman asks. "No, what are you thinking?" Spider-Man replies. Batman drives the Bat into the building "You know you're really going to regret doing this." Batman tells him. Batman drives the Bat through the portal. Spider-Man replies, "I already have!". The Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and Flash watch on as the portal closes behind the Bat.

28. Prison Planet; Superman, Iron Man and Wonder Woman fly as fast as they can back towards the portal to rescue 6 more heroes... The portal grows smaller and disappears before them. All hope is lost. Superman, Iron Man and Wonder Woman must now accept their horrible fates.

29. Deep Space; a small temporary blip. The Bat arrives. The blip quickly closes. Spider-Man asks if the Bat windows will hold. Superman, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, and yet to be rescued heroes have a moment of hope within their desperation. The Bat begins shaking uncontrollably. Batman and Spider-Man grow worried over whether the Bat will hold up. A bright light floods out the screen… all is silent. Sorrowful music begins. Fade Out.

30. United States Capitol; Day, decked out in red, white and blue. The President arrives before the podium. The surviving superheroes Nick Fury, Black Widow, Bruce Banner, Captain America, Logan and Flash all standing behind him with straight/sorrowful faces. Lois Lane and Pepper Potts in tears. "Citizens of the United States. Citizens of Metropolis. Citizens of New York City. Citizens of Gotham City. To borrow from Gotham City Police Commissioner, Jim Gordon, who's present here today. Heroes. Not the heroes we deserved... But the heroes we needed. That's who these heroes were. The heroes that we needed. To Superman. To Batman. To Wonder Woman. To Spider-Man. To Iron Man. To all the heroes who were lost forever. To our heroes. Heroes who fought on behalf of this country. To save their President, this nation and our corporations from the hands of evil…" cut to:

31. Outside Luthor Hotel & Casino at Entrance Level - Atlantic City, New Jersey; Early morning. Emergency vehicles, military vehicles and federal agents everywhere. Wolverine, the Hulk, Flash, Captain America showing the signs of a night of battling look on as Government agents take the criminal Lex Luthor and remaining mercenaries into custody.

32. Oval Office, Presidential Address. Day. LexCorp seized and shut down permanently by the President and Federal Government. A shot of the bomb-demolished LexCorp in the distance, still smoking out from its bombing the night before.

33. United States Capitol; the President continues "…To the Avengers. To the Justice League. We say thank you and we honor you." The President awards the heroes behind them medallions which he places around their necks. They almost feel unworthy of accepting the medals. The President shakes hands with a sorrowful Captain America.

34. Washington D.C. streets; wind starts abruptly... It grows... Even more so… a light... Which brightens... And grows brighter... A portal opens up... Inspiring and joyful superhero music plays... The last remaining heroes from the prison planet exit... Wonder Woman flies out... Iron Man flies out... Superman flies out... The Bat flies out with Batman and Spider-Man. They all fly up into the sky and towards the Capitol.

35. United States Capitol; all cheer at the sight of the heroes making it back. They all land. Batman and Spider-Man exit the Bat. The heroes on stage and heroes have returned all great each other. Lois kisses Superman. Pepper kisses Iron Man. Flash hugs Wonder Woman and Batman… at the same time. Wolverine greets Professor X and the X-Men. All is well again. The President presents them with medallions.

36. The Daily Bugle; News Headline: "Batman Flew in Space with Spider-Man: Left Behind Superheroes Mysteriously Return 48 Hours Later. Photos by Peter Parker? How did Peter Parker get into Outer Space? PARKER!"

37. The Daily Planet: News Headline: "Superman stops Lex Luthor's World Domination Scheme with friends the Justice League and the Avengers: Report by Lois Lane and Clark Kent." Fade Out.

SUPERHERO TALES HEROES UNITED

THE END