DC Universe 2045: Showcase
Part 0: Introduction
The age of heroes began in the late 1930's, as the superbeings of what would become known as the 'Goldern Age' began to publically appear. They fought the wars and against crime as they grew older, the heroes of that era eventually fading away.
Two heroes defined the next age of heroes, their first appearances heralding the coming of the others. One was an alien, gifted with fantastic powers he chose to devote to the protection of humanity. The other was human, an athlete and genius who developed his skills to the very limits of human capability.
Superman and Batman led the heroes of their generation, along with Wonder Woman, Green Lantern. Flash, Martian Manhunter and others forming the Justice League. Around them an unequaled number of other superbeings appeared, some flaring out quickly, others building long careers for themselves.
However by the 2040's most of the heroes of that era were operating out of the public eye, the costumes put aside for casual dress. Oh, a few young heroes operated publically, but they lacked focus, a leader to pull them together and grant a direction.
It was the first public appearance of the daughter of Superman and Wonder Woman in costume as Supergirl that began to change things. Soon her comrade Steel appeared, then Kestrel and the other members of this next generation of heroes. Old alliances and new teams quickly began to form even as an old enemy slowly awakened from it's slumber.
Author's Notes:
These started out as side stories in my future Project A-ko series 'The new adventures of Supergirl.' I've decided to separate these out both for ease of reading and to expand on these episodes. There will be continuity ties between the two series as well as with Chris Davies Outsiders 2045, a spin off he asked my permission to do.
I should note that MOST of my characters are female and that there is a girl/girl or shoujoai bent to the series. It's my style of writing, I don't apologize for it and if that sort of thing isn't to your taste I'd advise skipping this. Otherwise I hope you'll enjoy reading this!
The age of heroes began in the late 1930's, as the superbeings of what would become known as the 'Goldern Age' began to publically appear. They fought the wars and against crime as they grew older, the heroes of that era eventually fading away.
Two heroes defined the next age of heroes, their first appearances heralding the coming of the others. One was an alien, gifted with fantastic powers he chose to devote to the protection of humanity. The other was human, an athlete and genius who developed his skills to the very limits of human capability.
Superman and Batman led the heroes of their generation, along with Wonder Woman, Green Lantern. Flash, Martian Manhunter and others forming the Justice League. Around them an unequaled number of other superbeings appeared, some flaring out quickly, others building long careers for themselves.
However by the 2040's most of the heroes of that era were operating out of the public eye, the costumes put aside for casual dress. Oh, a few young heroes operated publically, but they lacked focus, a leader to pull them together and grant a direction.
It was the first public appearance of the daughter of Superman and Wonder Woman in costume as Supergirl that began to change things. Soon her comrade Steel appeared, then Kestrel and the other members of this next generation of heroes. Old alliances and new teams quickly began to form even as an old enemy slowly awakened from it's slumber.
Author's Notes:
These started out as side stories in my future Project A-ko series 'The new adventures of Supergirl.' I've decided to separate these out both for ease of reading and to expand on these episodes. There will be continuity ties between the two series as well as with Chris Davies Outsiders 2045, a spin off he asked my permission to do.
I should note that MOST of my characters are female and that there is a girl/girl or shoujoai bent to the series. It's my style of writing, I don't apologize for it and if that sort of thing isn't to your taste I'd advise skipping this. Otherwise I hope you'll enjoy reading this!